August 2004

USCG Recall #: 030090T

TRACKER MARINE MAKO 282, 28, 1998 - 2001

Numerous reports from Surveyors regarding gelcoat cracking, especially near the stern.

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has issued a recall for the above vessels.

The USCG states in part: “…the problem with this boat is not simple gelcoat cracking. There are significant structural problems with this boat that derive directly from design and construction. Specifically, the two feet that was added to the boat to extend it from 26 to 28 feet was not provided with adequate structural support to accommodate the weight of the outboard engines, which results in stresses in the hull that manifest themselves as cracks in the laminate. If left uncorrected, this lack of structural support ultimately will make the hull unseaworthy.” - Recall #: 030090T