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hurricane recall notice
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Update, my dealer has scheduled the repair on my 2107 hurricane, this week. Yeahhhhh !!!!
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Hi all! I have been researching this recall over the past few days and have found quite a few bits of information that I thought I'd share with you.
First and foremost...From what I've gathered, this is NOT A HURRICANE BOAT DEFECT recall. This is "non-compliance" notification.
The Coast Guard was required to update the industry standards for outboard motor weights to reflect the existing industry standard. The current industry standard for outboard engine weight is now contained in 33 CFR 183.75, referred to as Table 183.75. It is based on the July, 2012 Version of the S-30 "Outboard Engines and Related Equipment Weights" published by the American Boat and Yacht Council.
The Coast Guard's previous industry standard was last updated in 1984; known as Table 4, contained in 33 CFR 183 Subpart H. I believe this is the standard that Godfrey/Hurricane used when manufacturing their boats. Makes sense, I think?!
Anyway, here are some links that may help to clear things up for you:
-US Coast Guard Fall, 2018 Circular: see pg. 2
-US Coast Guard Spring, 2019 Circular: see pg. 5
-Regulations.gov: link to a USCG Consumer Pamphlet
If you look up the actual recall notice on the USCG website, it states the following: "REPAIR KIT INSTALLS 4 CU FT FLOTATION FOAM TO STBD AND 2.5 CU FT TO PORT STERN AREA"....fyi..
Bottom Line: From what I can see, this floatation modification only NEEDS to be done if your boat was built on or after June 1, 2018. Anything prior to that is strictly being done by Hurricane if you WANT it done.
I am going to concentrate my efforts more now on how much my Yamaha F115XB OB weighs to determine if this invasive modification is worth it or not!!
Good luck....
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lapmah, Thanks for the update. My local dealer gave up the hurricane line in 2017 so I have to go 75 miles to get it done and here in Texas, we are getting into the boating season. I think I will try to wait if I get it done at all.
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you should get it done. It a warranty issue. also, it may affect your boats retail value , if not done. Call the dealer it should take no more than 3days. The dealer must order the repair kit first so don't go until the repair kit comes in to the dealer.
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I picked up my 2016 SS188 last weekend from 400 miles away. Joined the owners forum today and came across this thread. Sure enough, I put in my Hull ID and it needs the fix! My local dealer said they quit selling SunDecks in 2013 and was not aware of this issue and suggested that I reach out to Hurricane. I just spoke to Ray Ellington and he will get the repair kit and instructions to my local dealer asap. He said the repair should only take a couple hours and couldn't have been more helpful.
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yes Ray was very helpful. He will follow up with you.
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What does "Severity: H" actually mean? Also, does anyone have a photo of the recall work that was done with the access panel?
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I had my dealer install the flotation kit. Unlike some other owners, there are no additional holes drilled into my boat. No additional holes by the transom ladder as described by other owners. Could the foam have been injected through the cupholders?
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So dumb question from a newbie. Flotation foam would help slow sinking in case of a hull rupture - but would it not add weight and actually reduce buoyancy? Isn't that why we have life jackets and insurance? Not sure I follow the logic here or am I missing something
