Blistering Beneteau

[Steve Lesniak]

I have a 1995 M510 that I purchased from the Moorings company 2 and a half years ago and I have a severe blistering problem. I believe that there is a 10 year hull warrenty from Beneteau and I am waiting for their reply. Have any other owners had similiar problems and how did their subsequent dealings with Beneteau go?

 

[Larry W.]

blister your bottom

Steve; I've had a few blisters on my '94 Bene 400 over the course of a few bottom jobs. The first time was still in the warranty period and put in a claim to Beneteau. Even though I didn't exactly follow their instructions, they kicked down $500. I just had them filled. Don't let yourself be talked into a complete gell coat strip and epoxy job, it's not worth it.

 

[Steve Lesniak]

Blisters continued

I have thousands of small blisters - smaller then a dime. Doesn't the problem get worse over time? And how will it effect the resale value if I don't deal with the problem?