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YEAR STEM TO STERN WARRANTY
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YEAR TRANSFERRABLE STRUCTURAL HULL
WARRANTY
Scout Boats Inc. has a limited transferable warranty that insures to the purchaser that each hull is free from structural
defects in materials and workmanship, (under normal care and use), for a period of
ten (10) years from the original date of
purchase. Scout Boats, Inc. agrees to repair or replace, (at our discretion, based on review and/or observation of the hull
in question), to the purchaser, any boats(s) that is found to be defective during the applied warranty period. Scout Boats,
Inc. also warrants for a period of
three (3) years to the original purchaser, that each new hull is free from non-structural
defects, (i.e. defective materials and/or workmanship). During this three year period Scout Boats, Inc. will cover the cost
of replacing the part (both part(s) and labor), excluding engines, which will only be covered by their respective warranties.
In order to receive warranty service, the selling dealer must register the boat on www.dealerscircle.com, and the purchaser
must take his/her boat to an authorized Scout Boats, Inc. dealer. Depending on the nature of the claim, Scout Boats, Inc.
may require the boat to be returned to our factory at 2531 Highway 78 West, Summerville, SC 29483, in which case all
transportation, haul-out, and/or loading charges shall be prepaid and the sole responsibility of the original purchaser.
Scout Boats, Inc. will reimburse up to one half of such transportation charges to the original purchaser upon the discover
of a valid and applicable warranty claim that is a direct result of improper manufacturing processes on the part of Scout
Boats, Inc. or one of our suppliers. The original purchaser must remove and reinstall, at his/her own expense, all outboard
engines, (if directly related to damage in question), as well as any and all personal effects and electronics equipment. The
decision to repair, replace or make reimbursement for a particular boat or part shall be at the discretion of Scout Boats, Inc.
Online registration, a bill of sale, or proof-of-purchase demonstrating individual in question as the purchaser, along with a
proof of customer’s identity, is required before warranty service can be rendered.
Scout Boats, Inc. does not warrant: (1) any Scout Boat which has been powered or loaded in excess of the manufacturer’s
maximum horsepower or capacity recommendations. The maximum horsepower and capacity recommendations are shown
on the certification plate affixed to every boat. (2) Any Scout Boat used in or for racing (of any type, organized or not),
commercial fishing, chartering or other commercial use. (3) Any Scout Boat which has been subject to misuse, neglect, or
structural alterations. (4) Gelcoat cracking, crazing, bubbling, or blistering. (5) Excessive wear due to unprotected and/or
over exposure to the elements. (6) Any boat that has been deemed to have been misused neglected or re-powered by
anyone other than the original purchaser. (7) Any Scout Boat sold to a customer, (who happens to be the original owner),
by anyone other than an authorized Scout Boats, Inc. dealer. (8) Any Scout Boat that has been used on a trailer that does
not adequately support the hull or any trailer that may be considered undersized, including any and all roller type trailers.
(9) Any Scout Boat with a jack plate installed by anyone other than Scout boats, Inc., or an authorized dealer, or on any hull
other than the 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, 220, or 240 models. Any Scout Boat with a jack plate of 8” or greater. (10) Any part
or component not manufactured directly by Scout Boats, Inc. after the first three years of this warranty policy, (three years
from date of purchase), will only have that particular manufacturer’s warranty available.
Scout Boats, Inc. reserves the right to improve its product through changes in design or material without obligation to
incorporate such changes on boats built prior to the implementation of respected change(s).