Boston Whaler CONQUEST 345, Owner'S Manual

Page: 16 / 206

xiv 345 Conquest
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. Except where offered above, 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. 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.
9. Damage resulting from use of improper trailer, improperly placed supporting bunks or slings, incorrect bunks placement
and improper boat lift or sling.
10. Any Boston Whaler Boat used for commercial purposes, which includes, but is not limited to, any for-profit or other
revenue-generating uses.
11. Any representation or implication relating to speed, range, fuel consumption or estimated performance characteristics.
12. Any failure or defect caused by an act of nature resulting in damage, cost, or expense;
13. Any failure or defect arising from a previous repair made by a non-authorized service provider.
14. Any item exceeding the expressed coverage limits specified in any Boston Whaler Limited Manufacturer Warranty.
15. Failure of the owner to use, maintain, or store an Accessory in reasonable fashion; and any other failure to provide
reasonable care and maintenance.
16. Any Accessory which has been altered or modified from Boston Whaler factory specifications.
17. Any Accessory not purchased from an authorized Boston Whaler Dealer, authorized Boston Whaler website, or authorized
Boston Whaler affiliate. For a list of Boston Whaler’s affiliates, please refer to www.brunswick.com.
18. Any Accessory used for commercial purposes, which includes but is not limited to, any for-profit or other revenue
generating uses.
19. Any defect or repair requiring redesign of the Boat, except pursuant to the recall provisions of the United States Federal
Boat Safety Act of 1971 or the recall laws of any other foreign jurisdiction.
ACCESS FOR SERVICE
The owner must provide Boston Whaler with a reasonable opportunity to repair, and reasonable access to the Boston Whaler
Boat for warranty service. Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the Boston Whaler Boat for inspection to a Boston
Whaler dealer authorized to service the product. If the owner cannot deliver the product to such a dealer, written notice must
be given to Boston Whaler. Boston Whaler will then arrange for the inspection and any covered repair and the owner shall pay
for all related transportation charges and/or travel time.
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Without prejudice to your mandatory statutory rights, any action for rescission or revocation against Boston Whaler shall be
barred unless it is commenced within one (1) year from the date of accrual of such cause of action, unless a longer period is
prescribed by local law. This section shall not apply to Boston Whaler Boats purchased in Australia.
ASSIGNMENT OF COMPONENT WARRANTIES
Except as expressly set out herein, all warranties provided by the manufacturers and distributors of components, equipment,
and parts on the boat (collectively "Component Manufacturers") are hereby assigned to the owner to the extent permitted by
the Component Manufacturers, as the owner's sole and exclusive remedy with respect to such items.