Exclusions, This Warranty Does Not Cover; Operation Limitations; Limitations; Responsibilities - AHPC CAPRICORN F18 Owner's Manual

Capricorn F18 Owner's Manual v1.2

8.3.2. Exclusions, this Warranty does not cover

1. Damage by heat to composite laminates
2. "Print" on the hull surface
3. "Print" from internal frames on the hull skin
4. Faults resulting from collision or other damage
5. Scratching of any Gelcoat surface
6. UV damage to Gelcoat surface
7. Minor leaks
8. Masts breaking due to capsize
9. Masts breaking due to rigging failure after full warranty period has expired
10. Wear and tear on sheets and ropes and rigging
11. Damage to sails due to misuse
12. Damage to sails due to capsize
13. Damage to sails due to mast breaking
14. Stretching and general wear and tear of sails
15. Boat tuning
16. Fittings - these are not covered by this Warranty, but are covered by any warranty of the
fitting manufacturer

8.3.3. Operation Limitations

This Warranty applies to boats used for recreational sailing or in organised club or championship
racing on inland and coastal waters. It does not apply to defects occurring as a consequence of
sailing in wind or sea conditions where a reasonable sailing club or association would not sail, or
has abandoned racing due to extreme weather conditions, or to offshore sailing (lake or ocean), or
long distance racing events.
Boats must be trailed on a trailer fitted with beam hanging supports or cups/cradles approved by
the builder and/or importer and shaped to the hulls and padded.
Crew weight (all persons on board) on the boat must not exceed 200 kg

8.3.4. Limitations

The buyer assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use of the catamaran and its
parts. In no event shall AHPC be liable to the buyer for any indirect, special, or consequential
damages or lost profits. The provisions of this warranty and limitation of liability may not be
modified in any respect, except in writing, signed by a duly authorized officer or representative of
AHPC. This warranty contains a complete and exclusive statement of AHPC's obligations with
respect to any of its products.

8.3.5. Responsibilities

This Warranty does not apply unless the owner has kept the boat in good order at all times,
performed any necessary preventative maintenance, regularly inspected rigging for signs of
fatigue, and taken immediate action to prevent further damage if any fault appears.

8.3.6. Voided warranty

Australian High Performance Catamarans Pty. Ltd. – 50 Craig Street – Bendigo – 3550 Australia
Phone: +61 3 544369910 – Fax: +61 3 54412963 – email: ahpc@ahpc.com.au – website: wwww.ahpc.com.au
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