Has anyone successfully repaired or had repaired the non-skid gelcoat surface on the cockpit coaming. Surface appears to be a mat material. Our new 340 has 4 defects that were repaired at the factory but still visible. This appears to be a problem common to all 340's.
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Helen Pshedesky
Non Skid Ours Too!
We have the same problem on our two year old 340. Non-skid on combing is the worst. Many places just seem to be missing. Looking for an easy fix other than just looking the other way. Helen
We have the same problem on our two year old 340. Non-skid on combing is the worst. Many places just seem to be missing. Looking for an easy fix other than just looking the other way. Helen
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Wayne Estabrooks
My 340
My 1997 340 #139 does not have the problem you describe with the non-skid on the coamings. I'm not exactly sure what you are referring to. Are you referring to the non skid on the coamings as you step into the cockpit? Perhaps Jim R. or Wynn F. can shed some light as they have 340's also. There were some things on the newer 340's that I didn't like as well as my 340 such as the floor finish and the gas range was a cheaper looking unit on the new boats. I would think that the dealer or Hunter should make good on such an obvious defect.
My 1997 340 #139 does not have the problem you describe with the non-skid on the coamings. I'm not exactly sure what you are referring to. Are you referring to the non skid on the coamings as you step into the cockpit? Perhaps Jim R. or Wynn F. can shed some light as they have 340's also. There were some things on the newer 340's that I didn't like as well as my 340 such as the floor finish and the gas range was a cheaper looking unit on the new boats. I would think that the dealer or Hunter should make good on such an obvious defect.
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Wayne Estabrooks
My 340
My 1997 340 #139 does not have the problem you describe with the non-skid on the coamings. I'm not exactly sure what you are referring to. Are you referring to the non skid on the coamings as you step into the cockpit? Perhaps Jim R. or Wynn F. can shed some light as they have 340's also. There were some things on the newer 340's that I didn't like as well as my 340 such as the floor finish and the gas range was a cheaper looking unit on the new boats. I would think that the dealer or Hunter should make good on such an obvious defect. Hunter service has been a great help with me so far even after the initial warranty period.
My 1997 340 #139 does not have the problem you describe with the non-skid on the coamings. I'm not exactly sure what you are referring to. Are you referring to the non skid on the coamings as you step into the cockpit? Perhaps Jim R. or Wynn F. can shed some light as they have 340's also. There were some things on the newer 340's that I didn't like as well as my 340 such as the floor finish and the gas range was a cheaper looking unit on the new boats. I would think that the dealer or Hunter should make good on such an obvious defect. Hunter service has been a great help with me so far even after the initial warranty period.
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Dakota Jim Russell
Not much help here, but . . .
Had one defect in the cockpit of my 97 H340 and that was a small air bubble that was on the inside curve on the cockpit seat. That was easy to fix. I've seen some very neat repairs on the nonskid. The ridge and valleys were matched with a very careful use of a fine file and very fine sand paper. I've also seen a bad factory repair on a Hunter. My talented friend felt that even that could be repaired with a little handy work. Unfortunately the area was just stamped with the pattern and thus did not match the rest of the pattern. Suspect this is what you have. If you're really intent, get the matching gel from your dealer or hunter, fill it in and try the the "filing" techneque. You might try your hand on a piece of wood first before you work on the boat. I don't pretend to be an expert in this area though I've done some gel repairs in the past. Or if you have a really good repair person in the area, they can do it for you. Check a sample of their work though before you let them start.
Had one defect in the cockpit of my 97 H340 and that was a small air bubble that was on the inside curve on the cockpit seat. That was easy to fix. I've seen some very neat repairs on the nonskid. The ridge and valleys were matched with a very careful use of a fine file and very fine sand paper. I've also seen a bad factory repair on a Hunter. My talented friend felt that even that could be repaired with a little handy work. Unfortunately the area was just stamped with the pattern and thus did not match the rest of the pattern. Suspect this is what you have. If you're really intent, get the matching gel from your dealer or hunter, fill it in and try the the "filing" techneque. You might try your hand on a piece of wood first before you work on the boat. I don't pretend to be an expert in this area though I've done some gel repairs in the past. Or if you have a really good repair person in the area, they can do it for you. Check a sample of their work though before you let them start.
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Rich
Matching Non Skid
Saw a TV show featuring boat repairs a couple of weekends ago. The guy was a pro in a boatyard doing fiberglass repair etc. His solution to matching non-skid was to make his own mold from an unblemished section and then use that to match up his gel coat repair. I'm not sure what he used to make the mold but I believe it was some sort of latex type product. Your local boatyard might have some suggestions. Don't know if this will help
Saw a TV show featuring boat repairs a couple of weekends ago. The guy was a pro in a boatyard doing fiberglass repair etc. His solution to matching non-skid was to make his own mold from an unblemished section and then use that to match up his gel coat repair. I'm not sure what he used to make the mold but I believe it was some sort of latex type product. Your local boatyard might have some suggestions. Don't know if this will help
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Michael Cohn
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Try using a dremel tool with the appropriate fitting, like a diamond side cutter, to match the pattern. It won't be perfect, but it will look good unless you get really close to it. Be sure to wear a dust mask and eye protection when doing this. MC
Try using a dremel tool with the appropriate fitting, like a diamond side cutter, to match the pattern. It won't be perfect, but it will look good unless you get really close to it. Be sure to wear a dust mask and eye protection when doing this. MC
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