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  1. YachtForums, Mar 25, 2014
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    I took a different approach to the Palm Beach Show this year. Instead of boarding new boats, I toured brokerage boats to see how well they have stood the test of time. This pic is from a big 2007 Italian Express. It's barely 7 years old! What were they thinking? Exposing critical controls directly to the elements? Some builders are so short-sighted...

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  2. RB480, Mar 25, 2014
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    That is ridiculous, however don't you think a nice cover and continual maintenance would have kept that looking nice still?

    To me that looks like neglect!
  3. YachtForums, Mar 25, 2014
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    While it certainly looks like neglect, the polymer is breaking down on the switch covers and gauges. This is due to prolonged exposure to UV and the elements. The builder failed to provide a cover, either canvas or molded for the helm.
  4. SeaEric, Mar 26, 2014
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    Unless that boat was truly unique, or a screaming bargain (or both) - why would it be on display in that condition at a high profile boat show?
  5. ranger58sb, Mar 26, 2014
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    I wouldn't be too very surprised to learn that all the current round of boats with the word "Fly" in their name (mostly European, but not all) come with the same problem.

    -Chris
  6. gr8trn, Mar 26, 2014
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    Obviously not from the Pacific NW, not enough green growing:eek:

    It is interesting that this is displayed at a high end show. Can you imagine the neglect here is not the same in the other systems?
  7. Carver38, Mar 26, 2014
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    Just curious.....what was the price of this one as compared to a really well-presenting example? The same? 10% less? Obviously that wouldn't sell it but if the boat needs to be brought back to standards but is mechanically sound, who wouldn't buy it at 50% less? (Not saying it should be offered for 1/2 price, but I'm trying to make a point. Is there a "right price" for this boat? I'll bet there is!)
  8. Capt Ralph, Mar 27, 2014
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    No concerns here, what about other equipment?

    With some fore thought and a few pennies, this equipment could still look like new (at least lots better). What pennies were NOT spent on other systems? Mfg or ship mangers fault here?
  9. Fishtigua, Mar 27, 2014
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    I used to run a Technomar 68. The 3 middle bridge windows were glass but the two curved side windows were poly. In the sun and all that UV, they just crinkled and crazed. Micro-cracks all the way through. I felt lucky not to take a wave, I think they would have crumbled in a heartbeat.

    They had a bridge window cover, got polished with anti-UV wax. You name it, they got treated. In the end, just a crap piece of Italian engineering.
  10. Capt Ralph, Mar 27, 2014
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    So you think this may be more of a MFG issue?
    I can't imagine a tech applying wax on this equipment but installing a weather cover MAY have helped.

    I'm a smaller (MUCH) boat guy. It's hard to imagine the factory AND the owner/owners rep to allow a big bux boat to weather like this, THEN try to show off their asset for sale?

    And, the broker has to be proud of his fine listing.
  11. Capt Ralph, Mar 27, 2014
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    In a different thought; has this boat been chained to a dock somewhere? Bank disposal?
    No crew or manager to keep it up?