Pheonix Trailer Gatorhide Problem

[BigSexyPhoenix]

I won’t ever buy another boat with a Marine Master trailer under it.

[jemccall]

Switches are cheap, already had 3 fail. Carpet is cheap. Gelcoat. And poor installation of power pole hydraulic tubing. All factory installed items.

[BassJP]

Jemccall.... what is the problem with the gel coat? I have owned three Phoenix boats and not had a single gel coat issue ... switched go bad in any boat yes an inconvenience but easy fix ... the carpet isn’t cheap it is just thinner and drys out faster then any other carpet ...

[basscat tyler]

The carpet is definitely cheaper than some other boats. Coming from a boat with 24oz carpet to 18oz, you’re gonna notice

[Stratos_185]

The metal fenders are welded on and the stainless ones are bolted on. I switched mine out but it’s a pain to cut the metal ones off.

[Fishin is life]

I won’t ever buy another boat with a Marine Master trailer under it.

Unfortunately im in the same boat. I love my bird but damn the trailers are a headache

[Zoomworms]

What has Phoenix said about all these issues? Do they stand behind them?

[Cooker11]

The metal fenders are welded on and the stainless ones are bolted on. I switched mine out but it’s a pain to cut the metal ones off.

Did you cut them off yourself or have a metal shop do it? I had a tire blow and bent my fender. It also broke the diamond plates off, cracked my plastic backing that holds the carpet and split the carpet. Was thinking of just taking both off and replacing with the stainless fenders.

[jcbasser 52]

did you add them on or were they original. I would like to replace my existing with the stainless fenders. I think they look much nicer.

[billnorman1]

Well it looks like the idea was to keep from scratching up the paint when you step on the fender getting in or out of the boat. That part worked but it had unexpected consequences. Maybe the factory didn't allow the paint to dry and harden before riveting the plate on.

[bassnpro1]

My 2015 rusted clean through that same area from water that got under the gatorhyde. I have welded it back together best I could.

[Cajunhunter67]

Dissembler metal contact can create accelerated corroding. They would do better to use non skid tape or even carpet. The stainless diamond plate is nice but will continue to cause the rusting.