Boston Whaler 170 Montauk, Owner'S Manual

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5. Limited Engine Warranty: Retail owners will be entitled to the limited engine warranty as provided in the
warranty manual from the engine manufacturer that was delivered to the original retail owner with his or her
Boston Whaler Boat.
EXCLUSIONS
This Limited Manufacturer Warranty does not apply to any Boat which has been salvaged or declared a total
loss or constructive total loss for any reason not covered in this limited warranty. This warranty also does not
apply to the following items:
1) Expenses for hauling out, transportation to and from the dealer or the Boston Whaler factory for warranty
service.
2) Equipment or accessories which are not installed by Boston Whaler or which carry their own individual
warranties, including but not limited to engines, engine components, batteries, propellers, controls, steering
mechanisms, and electronics.
3) Damage, deterioration, discoloration or mold of cushions or cosmetic surface finishes, including scratches,
gouges, chips, chalking, blistering, cracking, crazing, fading or oxidation of gel coat, stress lines, plated or
painted metal and stainless steel finishes, plastics or acrylic materials, or anti-fouling bottom paint.
4) Windshield breakage and leakage.
5) Any Boston Whaler Boat initially sold at retail by a party other than an authorized Boston Whaler dealer.
6) Damage resulting from abuse, misuse, improper rigging and installation by an owner or any other person
or entity not being an authorized dealer, accidents, overloading or powering in excess of the recommended
maximum horsepower.
7) Failure of the owner to use, maintain, or store the Boat as specified in the Boston Whaler owner’s manual;
and any other failure to provide reasonable care and maintenance. Normal wear and tear maintenance items
are excluded from warranty coverage including but not limited to filters, bulbs, batteries, bungees, wiper
blades, anchor rope, trailer finishes, tires, brakes, bearings and lights.
8) Damages due to failure to properly tow the Boat. For those Boats for which Boston Whaler offers a yacht
tender package, damage due to towing when the package has not been installed.
9) Any Boston Whaler Boat which has been altered or modified from Boston Whaler factory specifications,
including penetration of the hull by anyone other than Boston Whaler factory personnel or Boston Whaler
authorized dealer service personnel following factory specified procedures.
10) Damage resulting from use of improper trailer, improperly placed supporting bunks or slings, incorrect
bunks placement and improper Boat lift or sling.
11) Any Boston Whaler Boat used for commercial purposes, which includes, but is not limited to, any for-
profit or other revenue-generating uses.
12) Any representation or implication relating to speed, range, fuel consumption or estimated performance
characteristics.
13) Any failure or defect caused by an act of nature resulting in damage, cost, or expense;
14) Any failure or defect arising from a previous repair made by a non-authorized service provider.
15) Any item exceeding the expressed coverage limits specified in any Boston Whaler Limited Manufacturer Warranty.
16) Failure of the owner to use, maintain, or store an Accessory in reasonable fashion; and any other failure
to provide reasonable care and maintenance.