Are gelcoat blisters something a DIYer could repair on his own, or is this a dealer-only or factory fix?

I have no problem with doing a lot of work myself. In fact, I'm in the process of demolishing most of my house by myself to reinsulate and rewire some scary stuff! That's really not the question. I'm confused why someone would buy a "new" boat if problems are the norm rather than the excep...

Ever buy a "Brand New" car? I have never bought one that was "Perfect" and IMHO that's what the warranty if for. Yes, I have bought a brand new car, for the very reasons I would consider buying and new boat, and when I pick it up I don't expect there to be leaks around the winds...

I really do appreciate this forum and your aggregated knowledge of these boats. I therefore take your advise seriously. However, my point is not that things won't go wrong or break with usage. That is to be expected, as well as maintenance. What worries me is the large number of you who say your boa...

OK, so now I'm worried. I would expect at this price point for there to be fit and finish issues, but if I'm buying a brand new boat, I would expect the hull to be perfectly sound, yet it appears many of you have boats that leak directly from the factory. A leaky boat is totally unacceptable, in my ...

OK, so is a balsa cored boat something to be avoided? One of the boats I'm looking at is a 97X, which, according to this topic, is balsa cored. Mac's website says this is prone to rot, so is there anything specific I need to check for, and if so, how?

Hi all! New to this forum and have never owned a sailboat before. I have been looking at a 26X or M and was wondering how appropriate this vessel would be for spending a week or two aboard with the family for vacations? Would it need to be heavily modified? How long can the batteries last with commo...