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Asbestos containing thermal insulation was no longer available in the U.S. roughly ten years before your boat was built. Without going into details, the answer to the OP's question is that is is unlikely that there is any friable asbestos (fibers easily released into the air).
Jun 19, 2013 · About three years ago, I received a letter stating that my gas meter was old and needed to be replaced. I arranged an appointment, someone came out, and I was told almost straight away that they couldn't replace the meter as it is mounted on an asbestos backboard.
May 14, 2011 · Advice for new Atomic 4, gas, owners. We just purchased a 1978 Catalina 27 with a gas atomic 4. The boat is in very good condition, and has been well maintained. I've read through a number of threads in this section regarding the gas atomic 4. There's some real back and forth on this engine!
- A Brief History of Robalo Boats
- Workmanship, Finishing & Quality Control Issues
- Wet Foam CORE Rotting
- Lack of Customer Support
- General Pros & Cons of Robalo Boats
- What Do The Reviews Say?
- What’s The Resale Value of Robalo Boats?
Robalo Boats was founded in 1969 when they started off building a 19-foot salt-water fishing boat that was one of the first to feature an ‘unsinkable’ hull. Over the years, the Robalo Boat brand has been sold several times to companies, including Cobia Boats and the Brunswick Corporation, before being bought by the Marine Products Corporation in 20...
While the company boasts about its quality products, this doesn’t always seem to be the case. There are many complaints about poor finishing, especially in Robalo Boats’ compartments, especially in the ‘out of sight’ compartments. In addition, there are some complaints on the boating forums about rubbish left in the bilge. “The bilge was full of sc...
There are many posts on the different boating forums about water getting into the hull. The fish box in front of the transom seems to be the main culprit on older boats. While well glassed-in wooden stringers and transoms are not of too much concern, problems arise when water gets inside the gel coat, causing the wood to get wet and then start to r...
The Robalo dealer network can be found worldwide, which contributes to the success of the company. Robalo has more than 30 domestic dealers spread across the entire U.S. boating industry and is considered a boating brand of choice in many markets. Robalo has dealers worldwide, including Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Netherlands, Singapore, Puerto R...
You will usually have to compromise on something when buying a boat as not many boats will tick all your boxes. The following are some of the pros and cons to help you decide about buying a Robalo Boat:
A quick look on the internet shows many boat reviews for Robalo Boats, both in magazines and Youtube. The following is what some of the experts say: “The Robalo R272 has what it takes to be called a serious center console fishing boat – and it has the construction it takes to be called overbuilt.” [Source: Fishtalkmag.com] “The Hydro Lift design -p...
Boat values for Robalo Boats vary with boat size, type of engine, and the equipment or accessories on board. At present, the Robalo boat sizes range from 16 – 36 feet, and the pricing starts from around $16,000 for an older, smaller model all the way up to over $500,000 for a new Robalo R360 with all the bells and whistles. But what is the resale v...
Apr 7, 2013 · Vermiculite has been mention as being used in some boats. Vermiculite itself is not asbestos, however it is often contaminated with asbestos during natural mineral formation. It may also be called Zonolite, the trade name used by W.R. Grace.
Mar 26, 2021 · What are examples of hazardous substances that sailors, boat builders, and boat repair professionals may be exposed to? Below we describe (in alphabetical order) some of the most common toxic products and health risks you show know. Asbestos. Asbestos is the name given to a naturally-occurring group of minerals that are resistant to heat and ...
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Jul 7, 2009 · The call comes after Thompsons obtained compensation for an East London client who was diagnosed with mesothelioma, the fatal cancer of the lining of the lung, caused by exposure to asbestos while repairing narrow boats.
