2010 Ranger Z521 Crack Near Transom

I was wondering if anyone else has had any issues with cracking near the transom. I noticed that I had some small crack around the rub rail so decided to remove the rub rail and noticed a much larger split of the top coat approximately 1/4" wide. Any help would be appreciated on ideas for repairs or if this should be a concern. The transom seems to be pretty sturdy and I have not yet taken the splash well cover off yet to see what it looks like underneath. Attached are pics.

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Contact your nearest Ranger dealer before putting it back in the water.

Pretty substantial crack right there

Wow!??

That can't be good. :eek: I'd have it checked out.

Get it checked out!!

Don't do anything to it. Have your dealer look at it asap.

Has your jack plate been loose?? It looks like there is some chipping going on????

DEFINITELY go to YOUR Ranger Dealer, If no Signs of a Strike YOUR good to go on warranty

That's ugly...get it checked out...on the plus side, looks like it's in the cap and probably not the transom, but get it checked anyway.

Whatever is happening, it's not good! As other guys have said, get it checked out, and it would also be a good idea to send your photos directly to the Ranger warranty department to see what they have to say.

get to dealer ASAP. Something is up on this...weird area to have this issue. Please report back with findings so we can help educate the masses.

The last one is showing the crack above the rub rail but the 1/4" crack width is under the flimsy plastic transom covering?

We did not take the splash well guard off so unsure what it looks like under it. Plan is to take it in Tomorrow and get it looked at will repost with what I find out. Thanks for the responses. The transom seems sturdy so hoping it's just the top cap.

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We did not take the splash well guard off so unsure what it looks like under it. Plan is to take it in Tomorrow and get it looked at will repost with what I find out. Thanks for the responses. The transom seems sturdy so hoping it's just the top cap.

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GTG, let us know when you can. Good luck!

Well got it into the shop yesterday. No structural issues but they stated if I kept running the boat it would cause more damage so they provided an estimate to repair.........drum roll.......$1,500......yep.....said this is mainly due to the white gel coat, charcoal metal flake and red metal flake pin stripe if you look at the picture you will be able to see the combo. Also, they stated they would have to cut out approximately a foot to really blend it in and repair it. Should take about a week and a half after they get it into the shop should be able to follow up in about 2 1/2 weeks with pictures and a repaired boat.

Are you the 1st owner?

Well, good news is that it is NOT structural..that is good. Bummer on the 1500 repair though..that does suck

Am I missing something here, I thought Ranger stands behind their hulls. Since it was deemed not structural it isn't warranted?? Kinda has me second guessing the premium price I just paid for a slightly used 2012.

No where does it say he contacted Ranger......just the dealer. I would send the pics to RANGER and see if they might not help with the repair.

2nd owner hull warranty may have covered this? (This warranty has some limitations based on the age of the boat.) $100.00 to a Ranger dealer to inspect the boat and file with Ranger.

Seems like if you have an issue with something like this, the first place to go is Ranger. They will point you in the right direction. Everything I have went to them for has been resolved right there!

Save your $1,500 and call Ranger. Email them pictures. You're just burning money if you don't.

would be interested in the details. seems like the hull warranty would include gel coat defects (as long as there was no trauma damage). i can understand normal wear and tear not being covered. but if the gel coat split and caused the fiberglass to crack, that seem like a manufacture defect. This would be good to know.

Looking at the pictures and the back of my boat that looks like damage from hitting something like a dock piling or other object in reverse. This may be more of an insurance call than Ranger call.

OP, please PM me concerning this.

Time will tell if you see more boats with the same issue

Was Ranger contacted by you or by the dealer? If so, what was their response?

The place I took it is a warranty repair shop I believe ranger has a 10 year structural warranty on transom and hull. Since this is just separation of the top cap ranger would not cover this being 6 years old on the boat. The repair shop stated I could run it as is but it would get worse over time. The repair would have been cheap if it did not have 2 colors of metal flake required.

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The place I took it is a warranty repair shop I believe ranger has a 10 year structural warranty on transom and hull. Since this is just separation of the top cap ranger would not cover this being 6 years old on the boat. The repair shop stated I could run it as is but it would get worse over time. The repair would have been cheap if it did not have 2 colors of metal flake required.

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I would still contact Ranger, regardless of the written "policy" or what the repair shop staff tells you. Never hurts to try and see if they can help make this right. They have reputation to take of their owners on boats even much older than yours.

Ranger has yet to even call me back I have left multiple messages with their warranty department.

And I can't help you if you don't provide all of the requested info.

Got the boat back yesterday and Shoreline RV and Boat in Tulsa did a fantastic job on the repair. I did get in touch with Ranger and they have claimed it appears to be impacted related but the repair shop has stated that there was an air void in the fiberglass where the top cap and transom come together. I will continue to work with Ranger to see if they make this right and will provide an update when I get a chance. Thanks for everyone's responses.

Wanted to provide another update. Visited with Mr. Wilson over at Ranger Warranty and once again I have determined why I run a Ranger. They have assisted with the repair costs. Thanks for all of the responses and glad to have the boat back and out on the water! :)

Great glad you have been taken care of.

Very happy for you!

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Wanted to provide another update. Visited with Mr. Wilson over at Ranger Warranty and once again I have determined why I run a Ranger. They have assisted with the repair costs. Thanks for all of the responses and glad to have the boat back and out on the water! :)

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I'm happy you got your boat back all fixed up.
Ranger is a good company! :thumb up2: They've been nothing but great to me.....even with my 20 year old boat.

Great to hear.