W
E L C O M E
1–1
C h a p t e r 1 : C o n s u m e r I n f o r m a t i o n
O
WNER
’
S
P
ACKET
Your Grady-White has many features and accessories that have existing printed material
provided by the various equipment manufacturers. This information is compiled in a package that
we will reference throughout this manual as an “Owner’s Packet.” This Owner’s Packet includes a
Grady-White Owner’s Manual and Engine Manual(s) to advise on operation, service,
specifications, maintenance, warranty, and other useful facts. While reading your Grady-White
manual, you will find other technical literature referenced as resources for detailed information.
The Owner’s Packet will also consist of operation guides, informative labels, and product
warranties you will need to be acquainted with. Your Owner’s Packet can also be used to retain
instructions and data compiled on additional equipment and accessories installed after delivery.
Sportfish, Cruisers, Yachts Owner’s Manual
, a book published by the National Marine
Manufacturer’s Association (NMMA), has been included with your Owner’s Packet as a
supplement. This publication will be referenced in your Grady-White Owner’s Manual to present
additional instructions and information on basic boating.
W
ARRANTY
I
NFORMATION
The Grady-White warranty is located on the next to last page of this manual.
Upon the
purchase of your new Grady-White Boat, the dealer will fill out a warranty card.
This card
will be kept on file at the dealership and at the Grady-White factory. A copy will be provided for
your records and should be kept with other valuable documents for future reference. For questions
regarding your warranty please contact your dealership.
D
EALER
’
S
R
ESPONSIBILITIES
Throughout the fabricating and assembly processes, your Grady-White has undergone a series
of strict inspections. Subsequent to the final factory overview, your dealer must perform
additional pre-delivery checks and approve your Grady-White for delivery.
D
EALER
RESPONSIBILITIES
INCLUDE
PROVIDING
THE
FOLLOWING
:
• An orientation of the general operation of your Grady-White.
• A warranty card to be completed and signed by the dealer and the customer. This warranty card
is to be sent to Grady-White Boats to validate the warranty.
• An explanation of safety issues regarding the use of containment systems and components.
• A complete Owner’s Packet containing literature and information regarding your Grady-White
and its separate warranted products’ operation, installation, and maintenance instructions.
• A review of all warranties pointing out the importance of mailing warranty and registration to
various manufacturers within the required time limits.
• Guidance on acquiring local and out of area service during and out of warranty periods.
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