Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain Sea-Doo personal watercraft may develop premature gel-coat cracking and fiberglass damage around the footwells and hull after relatively little use.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Spider-web cracking in the gel coat.
- Large sections of gel coat separating from the fiberglass.
- Hull or footwell cracking after only a few dozen operating hours.
- Cracking occurring during the first season of ownership.
- Warranty claims being denied as “cosmetic.”
- Repair estimates between approximately $3,000 and $6,000.
- Significant reductions in resale value.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Hull and fiberglass damage may reduce the value, appearance, and long-term durability of the personal watercraft while leaving owners responsible for expensive repairs despite relatively little use.
Potential claims may include:
- Breach of express warranty
- Breach of implied warranty
- Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act
- Failure to disclose known defects
- Consumer protection violations
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You own a Sea-Doo GTX, GTI, RXT, GTR 230, or Fish Pro.
- Your hull or footwells developed cracks.
- Your gel coat separated from the fiberglass.
- BRP denied warranty coverage as cosmetic.
- Your repair estimate exceeded several thousand dollars.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.