Sold my 2019 Compass so I could get a 2021 with MD180 (which I really like). Unfortunately, after my 10th outing which lasted 2 and 1/2 hours, I came in with 2 and 1/2 quarts of water in the hull. Dealer said put it on stands, add water to hull and look for leaks. I did and the leak was immediately apparent coming from the front right scupper hole - quite steady. Took the boat to the dealer who repeated the test with the same results and concluded there was a crack. He said he would contact Hobie regarding a warranty claim. Been 2 weeks with no word. And, to make matters more interesting, he said no more 2021 hulls would be available so he would check with Hobie to see if they would send a 2022 hull with a seat, seeing as how my 2021 seat (which I just installed $100 seat risers on and I really like) would not fit. Meanwhile, the summer is going by. Hobie, Hobie, Hobie !!! In view of the premium price, wouldn't it be easier to design and build quality boats rather than have unhappy customers with warranty claims? David
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