405 406 blisters

[Mystic144]

Looking for some information.
I am looking at buying a 406 and understand is has some serious blister issues.
Is this an inherent problem with this model?
Or there other Carvers with similar issues?
How much of a repair is this problem?
Thanks

[bud37]

I think that you should find a reputable boat / fibreglass repair shop in your area and run this by them.When you say serious blister issues well that kind of says it all.Repairing a few blisters here and there is one thing most boaters do over the course of time , no big deal IMO, but in your case there may be underlying issues,maybe previous impact damage etc.........I am given to understand these repairs if extensive, can be very costly, so boat would have to be purchased with that consideration in mind.
Cant really answer to that model being an issue specifically, don't see any reason why it would be, construction is the same as others, I believe.Good luck going forward.....

[Viper]

Source of the post....buying a 406 and understand is has some serious blister issues....

"serious" is a subjective opinion when it comes to blisters. What one may think is a serious blister problem may not be so bad if it's assessed by someone who really understands what's going on. How many blisters are we talking about; localized area or all over the bottom? How big are most of them; dime, quarter sized, or bigger?

Source of the post....Is this an inherent problem with this model?....

No, too many variables involved to associate with any one model or brand.

Source of the post.....Or there other Carvers with similar issues?.....

Blistering can happen with any brand

Source of the post.....How much of a repair is this problem?...

Impossible to say without knowing the extent of its condition. Only then can one determine what it will take to remedy. If it's the entire bottom, I can tell you that to do it right, it will be costly. It's labour intensive and the right materials are pricey. Then there is no guaranty new blisters won't show up in the future after the job is done as one can only repair those that are currently visible.

I assume you'd get a survey done regardless but when it comes to the blisters, have a qualified fiberglass technician assess the severity and give you an idea of what it'll take to remove them. Remember, unless they are so bad that they actually affect performance, they are more of a cosmetic concern, not a structural one. Having said that, in the eyes of most buyers who don't understand them, it's a turnoff, and because purchasers determine an item's worth by what they're willing to pay, it may pose a problem for resale later.