Cool feel interior ripping at seams X24 2019

[Chrisonskis]

Hello

Do you have had problems with the black cool feel interior. My boat has about 450 hours and is from 2019.

The middle back seat starts tear apart. Because Mastercraft boats don’t have a walkthrough, you need to step on the middle seat to get up and on the platform. This puts a lot stress on the seams and material. The area around the handle to flip the seats is really vulnerable.

In my opinion the seat cushioning is too soft and it’s gives away a lot when stepping on it. This puts a lot stress on the seams and on the laminated cool feel material.

Any thoughts?

Greetings

Chris

Ps. For some reason I could not post pictures...

[Chrisonskis]

Here are the pics in iCloud

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[MC25]

450 hours in a year is about 5 to 9 times more hours per year than your average boater. I find my foam is extremely plush and thick, and not too soft. However, I did have a small tear pop up by my flip seat handle too and I’ve got 40 hours.

[MasterCraft Ranger]

Hello

Do you have had problems with the black cool feel interior. My boat has about 450 hours and is from 2019.

The middle back seat starts tear apart. Because Mastercraft boats don’t have a walkthrough, you need to step on the middle seat to get up and on the platform. This puts a lot stress on the seams and material. The area around the handle to flip the seats is really vulnerable.

In my opinion the seat cushioning is too soft and it’s gives away a lot when stepping on it. This puts a lot stress on the seams and on the laminated cool feel material.

Any thoughts?

Greetings

Chris

Ps. For some reason I could not post pictures...

450 hrs is about 5 -8 years for a lot of people.

My sales rep cautioned me to have passengers find a path around the center flip seat handle.

I get many compliments on our interior from late model Malibu and Nautique owners, especially about how plush it is.

I’ve got 100 hrs and other than faint sunscreen stains, it’s held up well.


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[monsterwake]

450 hrs is about 5 -8 years for a lot of people.

My sales rep cautioned me to have passengers find a path around the center flip seat handle.

I get many compliments on our interior from late model Malibu and Nautique owners, especially about how plush it is.

I’ve got 100 hrs and other than faint sunscreen stains, it’s held up well.


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Ranger, did you have the flooring replaced on your swim platform?

[Chrisonskis]

The boat was before a demonstrator for the swiss official Mastercraft importeur and we had an issue last summer with the low voltage warning. Couldn’t switch off the engine without getting the loud beeper on. Therefore the amount of hours.

Nevertheless the 450 hours is comparable with about 12000-20000 miles / 1-2 years wear and tear of a car. My Mercedes GLS doesn’t show any kind of signs of wear in the interior after 2 years of usage as family car. I would expect similar quality from a comparable top notch brand like Mastercraft.

I think the selection of materials and controlled elasticity of the middle seat could be an upgrade to avoid too early ripping of the cool feel material around the fliphandle and seat cushion seams.

[jgraham37128]

Mine is doing the same thing but its not cool feel. I'm certain its just wear and tear. MC should make it where you don't have to step on seats to get into the boat.

This is the lower center seat which one has no way to drain all the water it sees except through these small holes and two everyone steps on it getting into the boat.

[LDA6339]

We have 450 hours on our 2016, and have 4 different seats that are all tearing at the seams (some worse than others but the good news is that they will all be replaced under warranty at the end of this season.

[epnault]

This is pathetic. Reminds me of early 2000s. They should benchmark motorcycle and off road vehicle seats. These take way more abuse all year long and in my experience live longer than MC seats. Very disappointed

[mikeg205]

Geez, this is disappointing...

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[badinlake]

i have experienced the same on a 2019 w/ less than 100 hours. i have submitted as a warranty claim as it has been normal use. No word back on it.

[badinlake]

i would also add that my perception is not that it is a flaw w/ the vinyl, but rather a flaw w/ the design. to have the flip-out seat as is requires quite a bit of structural support, and there is only so much padding/vinyl you can put around it.

[FoggyNogginz]

I brought this up directly at the factory and they fed me some story about how their vinyl was better than other manufacturer's, and that's why it was okay to step on it. I told them that I've had to replace the vinyl in four of their boats so I found this hard to believe. To be honest, it's a pretty grossly overlooked design flaw to have an industry-leading water sports boat where you're forced to step on vinyl every time you decide to climb in and out of it. If they replace your vinyl under warranty I'll be shocked, and I'll be asking the same soon.

I've also considered removing the rear convertible seat just because the design of it makes no sense. This might be an option for some but seems like what should be an unnecessary action.

[FoggyNogginz]

i would also add that my perception is not that it is a flaw w/ the vinyl, but rather a flaw w/ the design. to have the flip-out seat as is requires quite a bit of structural support, and there is only so much padding/vinyl you can put around it.

Agreed...100%

[Tony84121]

My 2018 is receiving 5 new skins this week...A mix of CoolFeel and standard covers. Very disappointing to say the least!