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CHAPTER 15
BOSTON BOATWORKS LIMITED WARRANTY
Manufacturer’s Sole and Limited Warranty for Pleasure craft
A.
General.
This document sets forth the sole and limited warranty, which Boston BoatWorks (“The
Manufacturer”) is giving you in connection with the “Vessel” which you are acquiring. It is the only
warranty being given by the Manufacturer and should be reviewed carefully together with manuals and
other instructional material provided by the Manufacturer before you take delivery of the Vessel.
B.
Basic Warranty.
The Manufacturer warrants that the Vessel (except for Excluded items described below
and when Properly Used, will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12)
months from delivery of the Vessel to you by an Authorized Dealer. If you sell the Vessel during this
period, your buyer may receive the benefit of the balance of the warranty by agreeing to be bound by its
terms.
C.
Extended Warranty for Structure.
In addition to the foregoing warranty, the Manufacturer warrants that
the stringer systems, structural bulkheads and composite laminates of the Vessel (except for Excluded
items) and when the Vessel is Properly Used, will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of five (5) years from delivery date by an Authorized Dealer. This warranty may be transferred to
your buyer in the same manner as the Basic Warranty.
D.
Extended Warranty Against Osmotic Blistering
. In addition to the foregoing warranties, the
Manufacturer warrants that any gelcoat surfaces of the Vessel below the waterline will not blister when the
Vessel is Properly Used for a period of ten (10) years from delivery date by an Authorized Dealer. This
warranty may be transferred to your buyer on the same manner as the Basic Warranty.
E.
Dealers.
The name and address of Authorized Dealers is available from the Manufacturer. The
Manufacturer does not authorize the Dealer, or any other person, to assume for the Manufacturer any
liability in connection herewith or any liability or expense incurred in the repairing of its products other
than those expressly authorized by the Manufacturer in writing.
F.
Excluded Items.
The Manufacturer gives no warranty as to:
a.
Paints, varnishes, gelcoat (except where included in paragraph D above)a, exterior wood, vinyl,
fabrics, glass, chrome plating or anodized or other finishes or surface coatings because of the
varying quality of these items manufactured by others and the effect resulting from different
climactic and use conditions
b.
Engines, mechanical equipment, pumps, batteries, heating, plumbing, refrigeration, electronic
components, masts, or other components manufactured by other than the Manufacturer, or the cost
of removal or re-installment of the part and disassembly, or reassembly of the unit of which it is a
component.
c.
All items not installed by the Manufacturer or altered after their installation, and items installed or
altered by Authorized Dealers.
d.
Other than upon first being delivered, leaks in or around hatches, companionways, deck hardware
or other leaks which are above the waterline.
e.
Damage to the Vessel (including, but not limited to, wet core) caused by leakage around decks,
hardware or other accessories attached to, or incorporated into, the Vessel.
f.
Speed, fuel consumption or other performance characteristics, because they are estimated and not
guaranteed.
G.
Proper Use.
The warranties contained herein are expressly conditioned upon your Proper Use of the
Vessel. This means that you must use the Vessel solely as a pleasure craft (no commercial use) and operate
it as directed in and after reviewing the Manuals provided by the original equipment manufacturer and the