Plastic Molded - color fade in one year

[Mike Scott]

My M24 series was purchased one year ago in June 2025. The boat is on a lift under cover in our private slip. The boat is covered with factory cover in non-use seasons. As recommended by dealer, we have used dawn detergent and water only for boat washes, zero retail cleaners has been introduced as a cleaner. As noticed in the attached pics, the rear molded plastic panel on the starboard side appears to be turning chalky and fading as the port side has not changed, still has a somewhat satin finish. I’ve went back to purchase day pics and there is a difference but is becoming magnified as time goes on. Has anyone experienced this with the new M24 series? I do not want to add any UV protectants, I think this is a material issue from the factory because you can see the diffidence in the top panel to the lower panel on the same starboard side.

 

[Jack M]

My M24 series was purchased one year ago in June 2025. The boat is on a lift under cover in our private slip. The boat is covered with factory cover in non-use seasons. As recommended by dealer, we have used dawn detergent and water only for boat washes, zero retail cleaners has been introduced as a cleaner. As noticed in the attached pics, the rear molded plastic panel on the starboard side appears to be turning chalky and fading as the port side has not changed, still has a somewhat satin finish. I’ve went back to purchase day pics and there is a difference but is becoming magnified as time goes on. Has anyone experienced this with the new M24 series? I do not want to add any UV protectants, I think this is a material issue from the factory because you can see the diffidence in the top panel to the lower panel on the same starboard side.

Did your dealer have anything to say about it ?
1 year old would be covered by the warranty providing none of the conditions have been violated.