This can be an expensive problem to fix and may not be covered under the warranty if the boat is used or if the transom has been altered in any way, including mounting a transducer. If the wood is of low quality or isn’t sealed properly, it will rot and cause the transom to fail. Newer Crestliner’s are made without wood in the transom. Transom rotĬrestliner previously made their transoms with wood sandwiched between two layers of aluminum and welded together. If your boat must go to the factory, keep in mind that it may take several months for repairs.Ĭrestliner transferred ownership in 2004, causing a few problems with warranties of boats purchased before the company changed hands. A few customers reported difficulties in working directly with Crestliner. Crestliner prefers to handle warrantied problems through the dealer, who can better identify the exact issue. If you have a problem that is covered by the warranty, always start at the dealership. If the boat must go back to the factory for repair, shipping is not included, forcing owners to pay high shipping costs. Keep this in mind if you buy a used boat. Warranty issuesĬrestliner has a decent warranty, but most warrantied items do not transfer to a secondary owner, and those that do are prorated.
#CRESTLINER XF 189 CRACKED#
Make sure to inspect your Crestliner for cracked welds routinely, particularly on the transom. Cracked welds also weaken the structural integrity of the transom leading to motor mount problems.
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However, a few owners experienced cracked welds in some older models, particularly near the transom’s motor mount.Ĭracks also appeared in other parts of the hull, but these were less common.Ĭracks around the transom are particularly worrisome as they can let water in, leading to transom rot if not addressed. The claim to Crestliner’s fame is the all-welded construction and tongue and groove seam plate joints. In 1978, Crestliner became part of the newly formed Genmar Holdings who sold the company to Brunswick Boating Group in 2004.