While it's a year old thread, I'll just add my experience with ACP Hunters. Every one I've looked at in the past ten years has had cracks. Out of dozens that I looked at, all have had small 2-3" cracks and up to 3-4 foot long cracks! While the new company may choose to not do anything, it's still possible for them to make this right by offering a discounted hull replacement program. Marlow bought a bankrupt company AND it's designs and along with that they OWN the problem.....Maybe not in a legal sense but certainly as an image problem.
A reasonable person doesn't expect a lifetime warranty but they will be loyal to a lifetime of quality service at a fair price. Marlow-Hunter could win back thousands of customers by offering replacement hulls on the 146, 170, 216 and 212 boats if the price were fair.
BTW, I only hike-out when I'm racing or trying to prevent a capsize or broach!!!
A reasonable person doesn't expect a lifetime warranty but they will be loyal to a lifetime of quality service at a fair price. Marlow-Hunter could win back thousands of customers by offering replacement hulls on the 146, 170, 216 and 212 boats if the price were fair.
BTW, I only hike-out when I'm racing or trying to prevent a capsize or broach!!!