Australia's Worst New Boat?

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Ren Pedersen

Ren Pedersen

4 жыл бұрын

Severe maufacturing and installation faults were encountered immediately after purchasing this "new" 4.5m TABS Bullshark from a dishonest Townsville marine dealer in late 2015.
Regardless of meticulous care, this pathetic craft is now in an unsafe condition & undergoing an entire refit. In effect, it was an unusable pile of scrap.
We were originally informed that salt water use voids all warranties!
The Townsville marine dealer & manufacturer are no longer aligned, both blaming the other, leaving a simple fisherman to wear significant stress & financial burden!

Пікірлер: 25
@duncsnat5884
@duncsnat5884 2 жыл бұрын
wow was looking at buying a new boat but this has opened my eyes!
@lochiecromie
@lochiecromie 2 жыл бұрын
These are pretty standard issues... All painted aluminium boats get electrolysis it has nothing to do with the paint job. my 2018 quintrex has the same thing. Isolator needing changing after 12 months is normal. Seats normal. as for the marine ply rotting you either leave it out in the weather without a cover or you wash the carpet too often. Any marine ply floor will rot if it gets wet to often. Boats need maintenance and things changing all the time. it looks far from a freshly bought boat. It doesn't look like its been looked after.
@Michael-pc9yx
@Michael-pc9yx Жыл бұрын
Yeah I've got a 2012 and it's in better shape than that but I will definitely change my isolater she has a bit of electrolysis dose changing it really help?
@officialWWM
@officialWWM Ай бұрын
Nope, you’re wrong. There is no need for the paintwork to fail like that. If the metal is prepared properly and a quality etched primer used, along with decent 2k paint, it will last for years! Also, marine ply will not rot that quickly. Standard ply will! Looks like a lot of corners were cut to try and make more profit!
@rodashford1151
@rodashford1151 4 жыл бұрын
I feel for you mate, that's totally just passing the buck, they sold you a boat to go in the ocean but salt water voids the warranty? Absolutely despicable behavior, hope you can take them to court or at the least they grow a brain
@davidlum5636
@davidlum5636 2 жыл бұрын
Sadly someone used plain ply and it rotted away. Go and buy form ply used in concreting. My boat is 18 yrs old and used in salt water and still solid.
@matthewsmith2335
@matthewsmith2335 2 жыл бұрын
Ahh townsville marine what a good guess I had I have not met a happy customer of there's yet
@TheKennybryan
@TheKennybryan 4 жыл бұрын
have you tried the small claims tribunal?
@chriscorrigan7420
@chriscorrigan7420 2 жыл бұрын
I am 2 months away from ordering a new Tabs. Not now. No bloody way. The flooring problem is inferior materials. Usually the paint lifting like that is because whoever wired the boat has used the hull as an earth connection for accessories and the boat has become an anode. I have worked in the marine industry for the last 53 years and have seen some horrific things done to owners boats by dealers taking short cuts to maximise the $. I am now retired and was about to.buy a new boat. I think I'll look at AMM with no timber in their boats at all. You poor buggers, out of the pan and into the fire. I feel for you, all the best.
@Michael-pc9yx
@Michael-pc9yx Жыл бұрын
Nah something doggy with this one I've got a 2012 in near new condition well she has been every where and well used but in way better nik than that 🤔
@dannysoria6143
@dannysoria6143 4 ай бұрын
@@Michael-pc9yx agree i got a 2012 tabs territory pro and still looks brand new i think maybe lack of care and proper maintenance not sure either way i love my tabs boat
@cohannoga7067
@cohannoga7067 4 жыл бұрын
This sounds a bit fishy to me it's a 2012 model fair enough the seats don't swivel and a pic off shit weld but ply floors don't last that long and paint comes off most mass produced boats if u say u have had it for 4 years why is it a 2012 model where was it for 4 years ?was not a new boat only my opinion hope u get it sorted
@gregoryrooney5192
@gregoryrooney5192 3 жыл бұрын
would have been onto fair trading straight away
@mitchmcbride6053
@mitchmcbride6053 Жыл бұрын
That has been underwater for sure
@AR-fh2uh
@AR-fh2uh Жыл бұрын
Mate that is shocking
@tigesinaus
@tigesinaus 2 жыл бұрын
Was it a new boat?
@alexandrosfrangoulis
@alexandrosfrangoulis Жыл бұрын
Must have left the boat out in the rain.
@paulmerriman5222
@paulmerriman5222 2 жыл бұрын
Aussie boat builders total shit that boat been sitting outside in weather long time before u bought it On l y buy kiwi boats if want quality
@GunShot101
@GunShot101 3 жыл бұрын
i hade a car like that once nissan dont ever by one
@markc7703
@markc7703 3 жыл бұрын
easy, just go fair trading
@peterscoles1063
@peterscoles1063 2 жыл бұрын
I own a 2010 tabs bull shark fully seem welded sides no issues with paint. Deck carpet starting to let go but normal for age. My friend has same boat but newer. Stitch welded sides. Corrosion under paint in patches. Seems tabs are scrimping on things to keep there costs low and profit margins higher. These are not cheap boats !!! Lift your game Mr Tabs !! Australian made but as crappy as Chinese shit.
@FRERABRETZ1
@FRERABRETZ1 14 күн бұрын
Tabs are absolute crap
@torana6531
@torana6531 Жыл бұрын
I would feel like a Jew for not paying $250 to have it inspected first
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