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The Warranty Period Begins
The warranty period begins on the date the boat is delivered to the first retail buyer or put
into use, whichever is earlier.
No Charge
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Warranty repairs will be made at no charge for parts and/or labor. Malibu Boats
West, Inc., or its selling dealer, will repair or replace, at Malibu’s option, any
boat or portion thereof proven to its satisfaction to be defective during the above
warranty period.
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Any needed parts replacement will be made using Malibu approved new or
remanufactured parts.
Obtaining Warranty Service
The boat must be taken to an authorized Malibu Dealer during regular business hours at
your expense in order to obtain warranty service. If you need help locating your nearest
dealer, contact Malibu Boats West, Inc. for assistance.
Maintenance and Records
As a condition of this warranty, you are responsible for properly using, maintaining and
caring for your boat as outlined in your OWNER’S MANUAL, and maintaining copies of
all maintenance records & receipts for review by Malibu Boats West, Inc. Failure to due
so may result in denial of warranty coverage.
Evidence of the performance of the required maintenance should be kept and presented as
proof of such maintenance in connection with related warranty repairs. To assist you in
maintaining appropriate records, the Maintenance Log located in the back of this booklet
can be used along with the supporting repair invoices, receipts and other such records.
What is not Covered
Damage, Failures or Corrosion Due to Accidents, Misuse or Alterations
This warranty does not cover damage, failures or corrosion resulting from:
• Accident, theft, fire, or misuse (Proper use is outlined in your OWNER’S MANUAL).
• Alteration, tampering or improper repair.
• Installation of non-Malibu approved accessories or components.
• Improper installation of any Malibu approved or aftermarket accessory or component.
• Glass breakage, unless resulting from defects in material or workmanship.
• Boats that have been altered, overpowered or overloaded.
• Mildew damage, paints, plated finishes, gelcoat finish distortions or discoloration.
• Boats used for racing or any type of commercial use or service.
• Maintenance service expenses as specified in your OWNER’S MANUAL such as
engine tune-ups, inspections, replacement of filters, sea water impellors, propshaft
packing, lubricants and coolant.
• Damage, failures or corrosion from environmental conditions to include but not limited
to: salt, tree sap, chemical fallout (acid rain), windstorm
• Any and all consequential damages including but not limited to costs or charges
derived from haul-out, launching, towing, storage charges, telephone or rental charges
of any type, inconvenience for loss of use, commercial or monetary loss due to time
loss, or any other special or consequential loss of any kind.
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