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Warranty Info

Warranty Info

 

MONTEREY BOATS LIMITED WARRANTY

 

MONTEREY BOATS warrants to the original retail purchaser of its product beginning with the 2023 models that it will repair or replace defects in materials and workmanship found to exist in its product during the applicable warranty periods defined below if purchased from an authorized MONTEREY BOATS dealer, subject to the exclusions, limitations, conditions and provisions noted below. All repairs and replacements under the following warranties will be performed by MONTEREY BOATS or an authorized MONTEREY BOATS dealer or representative selected by MONTEREY BOATS in its sole discretion.

 

This Limited Warranty commences on the date of delivery to the original retail purchaser or when the boat has been operated for twenty-five (25) hours or on the first day of the twenty-fifth (25th) month from the date of shipment from MONTEREY BOATS to an authorized MONTEREY BOATS dealer, whichever occurs first.

 

MONTEREY BOATS shall have no obligation under this Limited Warranty unless and until each of the following conditions are met:

  1. The MONTEREY BOATS dealer registers the Warranty electronically “online” on the Monterey dealer portal within fifteen (15) days from the date the product is delivered to the original retail purchaser. IMPORTANT: Proper registration of the Warranty with MONTEREY BOATS is important for purposes of recording customer information for notification and correction of product defects under the Federal Boat Safety Act;

  2. Notice of each warranty claim is given to the MONTEREY BOATS dealer within a reasonable period of time after discovery of any claimed defect;

  3. Notice of each warranty claim is made in writing to MONTEREY BOATS within the applicable time periods identified in the respective warranties as measured from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser; and

  4. All transportation charges incurred in transporting the boat for warranty work are paid for by the owner.

 

GENERAL PROVISIONS:

ALL GENERAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY AND ARE TOTALLY DISCLAIMED BY MONTEREY BOATS. IT IS THE INTENT OF THE PARTIES THAT THE OWNER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS ALLEGEDLY DEFECTIVE COMPONENT PARTS AND THAT NO OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE REMEDIES SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO SAID OWNER. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE INCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS IS A LIMITED WARRANTY. MONTEREY BOATS MAKES NO WARRANTY OTHER THAN CONTAINED HEREIN. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARISING IN STATE LAW ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THE PARTICULAR WARRANTED PART, COMPONENT, OR DEFECT. ALL OBLIGATIONS OF MONTEREY BOATS ARE SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. MONTEREY BOATS’ OBLIGATION WITH RESPECT TO THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO MAKING REPAIRS TO OR REPLACING THE DEFECTIVE PARTS AND NO CLAIM FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY SHALL BE CAUSE FOR CANCELLATION OR RESCISSION OF THE CONTRACT OR SALE FOR ANY BOAT MANUFACTURED BY MONTEREY BOATS.

 

STRUCTURAL HULL AND DECK LIMITED WARRANTY:

MONTEREY BOATS warrants to the original retail purchaser of its product that MONTEREY BOATS will repair or replace the fiberglass hull or deck of its product if it is found to be structurally defective in materials or workmanship with the first ten (10) years after the warranty commencement date. For purposes of this limited warranty: (1) a structural defect is defined as a defect that causes the hull or deck to be unsafe or unfit for use under normal operating conditions; (2) the fiberglass hull is defined as the single fiberglass molded shell and integral fiberglass structural components including stringers, transom and related structural components which are below the hull flange; and (3) the deck is defined as the single fiberglass molded shell and integral fiberglass structural components attached to the hull flange. This warranty is further subject to the exclusions, limitations, conditions and provisions noted herein.

 

FIVE-YEAR TRANSFERABLE STRUCTURAL HULL WARRANTY:

Beginning with the 2023 models, MONTEREY BOATS also offers a Five-Year Transferable Limited Structural Hull Warranty. Under this warranty, MONTEREY BOATS will repair or replace the fiberglass hull if it is found to be structurally defective in materials or workmanship within the first five (5) years after the warranty commencement date.  For purposes of this warranty: (1) a structural defect is defined as a defect that causes the hull to be unsafe or unfit for use under normal operating conditions; (2) the fiberglass hull is defined as the single fiberglass molded shell and integral fiberglass structural components including stringers, transom and related structural components which are below the hull flange. This warranty may be transferred to the second owner (hereinafter “new owner”) provided the new owner registers the transfer and pays the transfer fee in accordance with the requirements set forth below. This transfer will only apply to the balance of any warranty period left during the five (5) year period commencing on the warranty commencement date. 

  1. The request for transfer must be made in writing by the new owner and sent within thirty (30) days of the date of the purchase of the boat to:

 

SEABRING MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., d.b.a. MONTEREY BOATS

1579 SW 18th Street – Williston, Florida 32696-

Phone (352) 528-2628 / Fax (352) 529-2628

 

  1. The request must include: A copy of the bill of sale with the Hull ID number, the new owner’s name and address and a Certified Check or Money Order for the correct transfer fee amount.

  2. The transfer fee is $300.00 for boats with hull lengths under 27’, $500.00 for boats with hull lengths from 27’ but under 33’, and $700.00 for boats with hull lengths 33’ and over.

In the event fiberglass hull or deck work is required, the new owner must return the boat to the original selling dealer or to a dealer authorized to service MONTEREY BOATS products. The cost of returning the boat to and from MONTEREY BOATS or an authorized MONTEREY BOATS dealer or representative will be the sole responsibility of the new owner. This warranty is further subject to the exclusions, limitations, conditions and provisions noted below.

 

ONE-YEAR EXTERIOR COSMETIC GELCOAT LIMITED WARRANTY:

MONTEREY BOATS warrants to the original retail purchaser of its product that MONTEREY BOATS will correct or repair and any air voids in the exterior gelcoat surface of the boat as a result of defects in materials or workmanship within one (1) year from the warranty commencement date according to the following prorated schedule provided that the original factory gelcoat surface has not been altered in any way:

  1. Up to six (6) months from the warranty commencement date, MONTEREY BOATS will pay 100% of the repair costs.

  2. After six (6) months but up to one (1) year from the warranty commencement date, MONTEREY BOATS will pay 50% of the repair costs.

  3. After one (1) year from the warranty commencement date, MONTEREY BOATS will pay 0% of the repair costs.

 

Alterations which will void this warranty include, without limitation, damage, accident repair, sanding, scraping, sandblasting, improper surface preparation for application of a marine barrier coating or paint, or if damage to the exterior gelcoat surface results from or is attributable to the addition of items not installed by MONTEREY BOATS. This warranty expressly excludes from coverage any cracking or crazing or fading of gelcoat, or any blushing of colored gelcoat below the waterline and is further subject to the exclusions, limitations, conditions and provisions noted below.

 

NON-STRUCTURAL PARTS AND COMPONENTS LIMITED WARRANTY:

MONTEREY BOATS warrants to the original retail purchaser of its product that MONTEREY BOATS will repair or replace the following described non-structural parts and components for the reasons and during the periods indicated below measured from the warranty commencement date whether or not separately warranted by the part or component manufacturer:

  1. Canvas: If it is found to be defective in materials or workmanship within three (3) years.

  2. Upholstery: if it is found to be defective in materials or workmanship within three (3) years.

  3. All other non-structural parts and components: if they are found to be defective in materials or workmanship within one (1) year. Warranties provided to MONTEREY BOATS by component manufacturers will be passed on to the retail purchaser as allowed by the component manufacturer.

 

WHAT IS NOT COVERED:

The limited warranties set forth above do not cover:

  1. Engines, outdrives, steering systems, generators, air conditioners, trim tabs and any components, which have independent manufacturers warranties;

  2. Any boat that has been repaired or altered by persons other than MONTEREY BOATS or an authorized MONTEREY BOATS dealer or representative or modified in any way so as to affect its use and operation;

  3. Any boat used for racing or for rental or commercial purposes or that has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or structural modification;

  4. Normal wear, tear, deterioration (including rust) of hardware, gelcoat, powder coat, vinyl coverings, vinyl and fabric upholstery, plastic, stainless steel, other metal, wood, and trim tape;

  5. Any defect caused by the failure of the owner to provide reasonable care and maintenance;

  6. Installation of engines, generators, air conditioners, towers, stabilizers or other aftermarket accessories produced, installed or attached by anyone other than MONTEREY BOATS;

  7. Loss of time, inconvenience, loss of the use of the boat or other matters not specifically covered hereunder;

  8. Any boat purchased from an authorized MONTEREY BOATS dealer located in the United States or Canada that is registered and/or operated outside the United States or Canada; and

  9. Any boat which has previously been repossessed from an authorized MONTEREY BOATS dealer. However, this exclusion shall not affect the Limited Structural Hull and Deck Warranty set forth above.

  10. Damage caused by forklifts, or improper lifting, storing, blocking or transport.

 

ADVISORIES:

MONTEREY BOATS will discharge its obligations under this Limited Warranty as rapidly as possible, but cannot guarantee any specific completion date due to the different nature of claims which may be made and services which may be required. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. No person, including a MONTEREY BOATS dealer, is authorized to make any repairs or replacements under this Limited Warranty without the prior written approval of MONTEREY BOATS. MONTEREY BOATS shall in no way be responsible for any repairs not PRE-AUTHORIZED by a MONTEREY BOATS Customer Service Manager or repairs performed by a repair shop not PRE-AUTHORIZED by a MONTEREY BOATS Customer Service Manager.

 

MONTEREY BOATS does not authorize any person to create or assume for it any other obligation or liability with respect to its products. The sales personnel or other employees of MONTEREY BOATS dealers are not authorized to make warranties concerning MONTEREY BOATS products. No brochure, pamphlet or other written or pictorial presentation constitutes a warranty or representation as to any aspect of MONTEREY BOATS products.

 

MONTEREY BOATS reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in prices or to make changes in design, colors, specifications, equipment, options, materials, etc., and MONTEREY BOATS shall be under no obligation to equip or modify product built prior to such changes.

 

MONTEREY BOATS is the registered tradename and trademark of SEABRING MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC., a Florida corporation, the warrantor herein.