Greg23LSB
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Being new to the pontoon world I wanted to get folks input on something. I finally picked up my new 23LSB on Thursday. The boat was in the water, we water tested, then I closed and went to get the trailer registered so I could bring it home. Went back to the marina, hooked up an brought it home. After getting it home I found the center pontoon is dented on the bottom. It is in the very back under the open well where the outboard mounts. Looks like it's the result of someone being rough with a forklift. This was not an inexpensive purchase and I'm very anal about taking care of everything I own. When we sold our old boat last year after 12 years of ownership there was not a nick, scratch or blemish anywhere on the boat. So now I'm left with how to handle this. Called the marina on Saturday and they talked about replacing the center toon, something that I really don't think will go well. I'm wondering if anyone knows if the pontoons can be repaired? Especially since it's under the well and the inside is accessible? Very discouraged right now, shame on me for not requesting it be pulled out of the water before closing so I could thoroughly inspect it. Quite frankly right about now I wish I hadn't bought the boat, nothing worse than starting out with this kind of frustration.