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 powertrain 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,
convenience or aesthetic components or features of the boat,
Warranty Statement—153
Section 2.3. Gel Coat, Powder Coat and Trailer Paint Limited
Warranty.
Note: Minor distortions or imperfections resulting from the
handcrafted application of the gel coat on a Malibu Boat are
considered normal and unavoidable.
Gel coat, powder coat and trailer
paint maintenance is the Purchaser’s responsibility. Conditioned on
the Purchaser having provided and performed all gel coat, powder
coat and trailer paint maintenance and care described in this
Owner’s Manual, for a period of twelve (12) months, beginning on the
date of the original retail purchase or the initial use of the Malibu
Boat and/or Malibu Trailer, whichever occurs first, Malibu Boats
will repair materials, or workmanship supplied by it, in applying the
gel coat and/or powder coat finish to the boat, or paint finish to the
trailer, which are determined by Malibu Boats to contain 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, Monsoon Powertrain
and/or Malibu Trailer or any component thereof;
• normal wear-and-tear of the Malibu Boat, Monsoon Powertrain
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, Monsoon Powertrain
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, Monsoon Powertrain and/
