Malibu Boats M240 2021, Owner'S Manual

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2021 OWNER’S MANUAL | Warranty 159
substantial manufacturing defects. This Gel Coat, Powder
Coat and Trailer Paint Limited Warranty shall not include or
provide coverage for gel coat finish, blistering, discoloration,
scratching, cracks caused by negligence, impact or collision,
stress crazing, fading or osmosis, or damage caused by
in-water storage, scratches and other damage caused by
trailering, including normal usage.
Section 3. Limited Warranty Exclusions and
Limitations
In addition to any prior limitations and exclusions, the
following are NOT covered under this Limited Warranty:
• normal maintenance of the Malibu Boat, Malibu Drive Train
and/or Malibu Trailer or any component thereof;
• normal wear-and-tear of the Malibu Boat, Malibu Drive Train
and/or Malibu Trailer or any component thereof;
• damages or needed adjustments caused by items that are
added, altered or changed after the Malibu Boat, Malibu
Drive Train and/or Malibu Trailer leaves the possession of
Malibu Boats, including but not limited to installation of
aftermarket towers, tower accessories, ballast systems,
barefoot booms, canvas accessories, and hull bottom
painting;
• modification, alteration, unauthorized repair or replacement
of components, including but not limited to damages
resulting from such installations, on the Malibu Boat, Malibu
Drive Train and/or Malibu Trailer;
• damages caused by accident (including impacts and
collisions with any object), abuse, misuse, neglect,
negligence, mishandling or alteration, including any damages
caused by or during trailering or towing;
• damages caused by heat, fire, explosion or freezing
(including the failure to perform proper winterization or
preparations for storage or lack of use for periods in excess
of thirty [30] days);
• damages caused by atmospheric fallout, chemical
treatments, tree sap, salt, ocean spray, mold, or animal
droppings, lightning, hail, rain, flooding, wind, sand, floods or
other environmental or natural conditions or Acts of God;
• staining, blistering, or discolorization resulting from failure to
coat the hull with marine-grade hull paint on boats that are
allowed to remain in bodies of water for extended periods
(more than 14 days);
• damages caused by vandalism or theft;
• corrosion or damage, including oxidation, electrolysis
including that which occurs to chrome plated, stainless,
anodized or aluminum finish or the colorfastness of finish.
Failure to follow the instructions within this Owner’s
Manual regarding corrosion prevention and operation
in salt or brackish water may result in or contribute to
these types of damage and are not covered under the
Limited Warranty;
• damages caused by aftermarket cleaning products or
additives not specifically approved by Malibu Boats;
• damages due to insufficient or improper maintenance, lack
of maintenance, or delay of repair (unless specifically and
directly authorized by Malibu Boats warranty department in
writing);
• damage or contamination resulting from leaking or spilled
fluids including, but not limited to, fuel or drive train fluids;
• conditions resulting from use of the boat for anything
other than recreational purposes (Note: Commercial use
as described in this owner’s manual will affect the length of
warranty coverage. Please refer to Section 5: Commercial Use
Exclusions / Restrictions for specific details);
• manufacturing variations or imperfections in cosmetic,