Cayo Custom Boats, a Florida-based boat manufacturer, has taken legal action against a supplier over defective products that have allegedly tarnished its reputation and caused financial harm. On November 12, 2025, Cayo Custom Boats filed a complaint in the County Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, against Polynt Composites USA, Inc., accusing the company of supplying faulty gel coat products.
The lawsuit details how Cayo Custom Boats (operating as Costa Custom Boats) has been using gel coat products manufactured by Polynt Composites since 2018. These products are crucial for the aesthetic and protective finish on boats. However, starting in late 2024, Costa began receiving complaints from customers about discoloration issues affecting various parts of their boats. The severity ranged from minor deck hatches to entire decks and hulls. Despite following Polynt’s application instructions meticulously throughout their business relationship, Costa alleges that the discoloration persisted and continues to affect more boats.
In its complaint, Costa accuses Polynt of breaching an implied warranty by providing gel coat products that were not suitable for marine applications as intended. “Polynt impliedly warranted that the gel coat products were suitable as a gel coat for marine applications,” states the lawsuit. The plaintiff further claims that despite notifying Polynt about these issues on July 15, 2025, no satisfactory resolution was reached. As a result of these defects, Costa has incurred significant expenses related to removing and replacing the defective gel coats and repairing affected boats.
Costa is seeking damages exceeding $50,000 along with interest and costs from Polynt Composites USA. The lawsuit includes counts of breach of warranty and negligence against Polynt. In terms of negligence, Costa argues that Polynt failed to exercise reasonable care in designing and manufacturing their gel coat products for marine use. This alleged negligence resulted in defective products that did not meet their intended purpose.
Representing Cayo Custom Boats are attorneys Conor L. Richardson and Kevin F. Richardson from Clyatt & Richardson P.A., based in West Palm Beach, Florida. The case is filed under Case Number: 25-006417-CI in Pinellas County Court.
Source: 25006417CI_Cayo_Custom_v_Polynt_Composites_Complaint_Pinellas_County_Florida.pdf
