Legend boat - trapped water under the main deck

[callatis]

Hi,

I purchased an one year old boat, a 2012 Legend 16 Xtreme with a Merc 60HP, 4 stroke. The boat is rated for 75HP
I am satisfied with the boat, no problems planning with 3 people on board.

When they build the Legends 16' and plus they inject foam under the marine plywood deck. When I washed the deck for the first time or when it rained I observed water gets trapped under the main deck and it never reaches the bottom of the hull. There are some pockets created by the injected foam where the water sits until the boat leans toward the port or the starboard. At that time the water comes out from the battery compartment or the other storage box.

I am wondering if anyone else encountered this one and if you know what I should do? Is this a manufacture defect?
I transferred the warranty and after paying a $300 transfer fee Legend sent me a letter that I am entitled to "some warranty coverage."

Thanks a lot

[Fisherman]

I would contact Legend and explain the dilemma and design flaw. I would suspect there's some rotting going on there. After a while even the foam gets water logged, then it doesn't float anymore.

[callatis]

Thanks, I just did it.

At the beginning I suspected a malfunctioning bilge pump or even a leak. I flooded the boat to eliminate these and I have no leak and the bilge pump works.

[DrakeChaser]

$300 warranty transfer? I'd call them tell them the deal, if they don't help you, which I wouldn't be surprised.


Pull up floor, cut channels in foam to allow drainage. You won't remove enough to matter or compromise structure.


My Tracker did something similar. I think foam under the floor isn't the best idea, would rather see them build better stringers to support the floors and allow better drainage. I know lots of good boat brands use foam in the floor (if not all), but they must be doing things better than these guys...

And the foam isn't doing anything until you sink the boat. Even than, we pay insurance for a reason.

[Legend Boats]

Hi Callatis,

Thanks for your question. If you get a chance, give Legend Boats at the barrie location a call [IMG]chrome://skype_ff_extension/skin/numbers_button_skype_logo.png[/IMG]1.800.459.8448 . We might have a solution for your issue. We be more than happy to help you out and get you back on the water as soon as possible. Pretty much all manufactures are going with foam injection. This not only helps you if for any reason the boat sinks it will still float. It also gives boats a higher horsepower rating for customers that would like that option and creates a smoother ride in an aluminum boat. Insurance is great to have if your around to collect it...
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Henry Nguyen

[callatis]

Thanks Henry, I am going to give them a call.
I got an answer from the Head Quarters trying to explain me this behavior is normal...
Last time I went fishing I noticed I got some overflowed water from the live well. All this water got trapped again and later on got released back on my main deck instead of going to the bilge area. It's tough when you may have a bag with dry cloths and a photo camera on the floor.

[callatis]

At the end of the season I took my boat to the Barrie dealer and after keeping it for 6 weeks they told me it cannot be done. I called them back as I wasn't happy with the answer and a day later I got a call, the problem was "fixed". They asked me how I saw the water trapped? By removing the seat bases.
The only thing I noticed - more foam was injected.
I have to try it this year but 30" of ice on Simcoe ... we may need to wait till May.
I will make sure the live well will be full a bit over 1/2 of it to avoid the over flowing water.

[Fisherman]

So if ya can't fix it, get a bigger hammer. Maybe slightly less room for the water to accumulate, but undoubtedly still room for water to remain trapped and cause rot and mold.

[woody1948]

I had a Legend before, never will I get sucked into a piece of junk like that again.

[JF Sabou]

My friends 2012 Legend is the same. The company has done a terrible job sealing the ubolts on the stern and bow.
I'm talking gallons of water in an 18ft boat. He marine siliconed the boat. It did the job. But he shouldn't have had to do that.