Back Cove Yachts Back Cove 30 Owner's Manual page 12

Back Cove Yachts
What is covered and for how long
a) Back Cove Yachts warrants all parts manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and
maintenance, for twelve (12) months after the date the yacht is commissioned for the first retail purchaser.
b) Back Cove Yachts warrants the hull to be free from structural defects which would make the yacht unfit for the use intended, under
normal use and maintenance, for five (5) years from the date the yacht is commissioned for the first retail purchaser.
c) Back Cove Yachts warrants, on a prorated schedule, the gelcoat below the waterline against premature weathering or deterioration
for five (5) years after the date the yacht is commissioned for the first retail purchaser.
Validation of Limited Warranty
To validate this Limited Warranty, the Back Cove Yachts' Warranty/Commissioning checklist must be returned to Back Cove Yachts,
PO Box 548, Rockland, ME 04841 within fifteen (15) days of commissioning. The Federal Boat Safety Act requires that Back Cove
Yachts obtains the information contained on the Warranty Registration from all original purchasers of Back Cove Yachts.
What is not covered
a) The twelve (12) month Limited Warranty referred to above does not apply to: Labor or material charges for repairs or replacement of
equipment or accessories carrying their own individual warranties; gelcoat damage such as crazing caused by stress, impact or
weathering; upholstery damage due to weathering or improper maintenance; misalignment of engine; speeds, fuel consumption, and
any other performance characteristics; damage or excessive wear caused by abuse, neglect, or unfamiliarity during charter operation;
damages caused by overland transportation of the yacht; charges for delivery to the repair facility.
b) The below waterline gelcoat portion of this Limited Warranty does not apply if the gelcoat has been excessively sanded, sand blasted
or damaged by impact or painted other than with an approved bottom paint consistent with the procedures in the owner's manual.
Fairing of all underwater surfaces at through-hull fittings, strut, shaft, and rudder is covered under the twelve (12) month Limited
Warranty.
Circumstances under which the limited warranty will not apply
There will be no warranties whatsoever if:
a) Prior approval, except in cases of clear emergency, is not received from Back Cove Yachts.
b) The yacht or part is repaired by persons unauthorized by Back Cove Yachts.
c) The yacht is subjected to misuse, misapplication, negligence, or accident.
d) Defects or damages arise from improper maintenance, commissioning or storage.
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LIMITED WARRANTY