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Blister Warranty. This warranty covers repairs and adjustments needed to correct defects
resulting from osmotic blistering in below-the-water gel coat surfaces of the hull. This warranty
does not apply to keels, rudders and other painted surfaces. Coverage is for fifteen (15) years.
What Is Not Covered
This warranty does not cover damage or failures resulting directly or indirectly from any of the
following:
Abuse or negligence
Improper commissioning, repairs or storage.
Alteration, tampering, or rigging changes including installation of non-genuine Tartan parts or
accessories.
Lack of or improper maintenance.
Installation of non-genuine Tartan parts.
Environmental conditions such as airborne chemicals, salt, hail, and lightning.
Fire, accidents or theft.
Paints, varnishes, gel coats, chrome-plated or anodized finishes and other surface coatings other
than as specifically described in the Blister Warranty.
Wooden parts that have warped, expanded or contracted.
Other Exclusions:
This warranty also does not cover the following:
Any charter or commercial use of the vessel invalidates this warranty. A special warranty is
available from Tartan Yachts for these uses through Tartan’s Warranty & Service Department.
Components, equipment and accessories not manufactured by Tartan Yachts, including but not
limited to engines, pumps, batteries, deck hardware, rigging, heating/cooling units or systems,
refrigeration, plumbing and electronic equipment. These items, although installed by Tartan or
an authorized dealer, may be covered in warranties provided by the original manufacturer.
Any vessel which has been the subject of a lightning strike or grounding, unless the owner
provides Tartan Yachts with a marine survey from a surveyor who is a member of the Society of
Accredited Marine Surveyors that demonstrates that the vessel is in good and seaworthy
condition in the sole discretion of Tartan Yachts.
Damage or repairs resulting from osmotic blistering as described in the Blister Warranty if gel
coat has been sanded, sandblasted or subjected to abrasives, or damaged by impact or contact.
Cracks in finishes which might appear at the hull-to-keel ballast joint. These are normal and
should not be considered as evidence of structural damage, defective workmanship or material.
Leaks at stanchions, chain plates, and genoa tracks in the course of normal operation of the boat.
These are normal and considered a part of normal maintenance.
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