Do boat dealerships use forklifts for rudder repairs on wake boats like Moomba Craz?
Hey everyone,
I have a 2022 Moomba Craz that was at a dealership over the winter for a rudder replacement. Now that I’ve picked it up, I found a long, deep “S”-shaped gouge on the bottom of the hull (far starboard side, away from the rudder). It goes completely through the gelcoat and into the fiberglass. It’s located exactly where a forklift fork would sit.
I’m wondering — is it common for mechanics or boat yards to use a forklift (or fork truck) to move/lift a boat this size for rudder work during winter storage? Or would they normally just work on the boat while it’s still on the trailer? Do most shops use slings, travel lifts, stands, or a forklift?
Any mechanics or yard workers familiar with wake boats (Moomba, Supra, MasterCraft, etc.) have insight on standard practices? I’ve seen similar damage reported by other owners and want to understand if this is a normal risk when having rudder work done.
Thanks in advance!