fountain mercury Express Cruiser 2005, Operation, Maintenance & Warranty Manual

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This warranty does not apply to the following:
1) Engines, out-drives, transmission and propellers or any other compo-
nents of the powertrain or propulsion system. Custom-built Fountain
engines are also excluded from the warranty.
2) Equipment and accessories not manufactured by Fountain.
3) Cracking, crazing, discoloration or blistering of gel coat finishes, powder
coat finishes or paint finishes.
4) Carpet
5) Upholstery
6) Canvas
7) Windshield breakage, cracking or crazing.
8) Installation of engines by persons other than Fountain.
9) Costs for haul-out, launch, lift charges, towing, travel time charges, stor-
age charges, dockage, insurance costs, and inconvenience for loss of
time or income, etc.
10) The achievement of any particular performance or fuel consumption.
11) The cost of removing or replacing defective parts.
The following voids Fountain's warranty:
1) Subjecting the boat to accident, misuse, abuse or negligence.
2) Use of the boat for racing or engaging in a contest of speed or
endurance of any type or modification of the boat in any way other than
upon express instruction by Fountain.
3) Failure to perform periodic maintenance in accordance with Fountain
recommendations.
4) Damage caused by improper mating of the boat to the trailer. The
entire hull must be supported, which includes bunks that contour to
support the step hull on the entire running surface, especially directly
under the transom.
As an industry leader in research and development, Fountain Powerboats,
Inc. reserves the right to change specifications, features and prices of its
products without notification.
Warranty terms: Fountain's obligations under this express warranty and all
other implied warranties are limited solely to the repair and/or replacement
of any parts due to defective material or workmanship. The repair and/or
replacement work is to be done by an authorized Fountain dealer or by
Fountain within a reasonable time after the boat is delivered for repair. On
the day of sale, the customer and selling Fountain dealer must complete
and sign the warranty registration card, which is included with each boat.
The selling dealer must return the warranty registration card to Fountain
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