How much warranty do you get with a new boat?

[ChartScrubba]

The Peters thing got me thinking, how much do you actually get with a new boat? Is it like a car, three years or does each manufacturer differ?

Obviously the engine maker covers the engine, but what about the Hull and Deck - does the dealer warrant these (hence the concern with Peters) or do the manufacturers do it?

 

[jhr]

It was the manufacturer with my boat, but I guess it may vary. Further complicated, possibly, by the fact that under UK law I think it's the supplier of goods (i.e. broker) who has the primary duty to rectify defects?

I'm not an expert so this is probably all b*ll*cks. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

PS (edit) Hull warranty on my boat was five years (Sea Ray), engine three years (Mercruiser).

 

[KevB]

My warranty for the hull was with the manufacturer for five years although any work carried out was via the dealer.

 

[BrendanS]

Warranty on my hull (Regal) is lifetime.

 

[Gludy]

By Euro law it has to be a minimum of 2years but conmsumer law may well extend that on parts that should last at least 6 years to the maximum six years.

 

[Chas25]

Same for me Monterey describe it as "limited lifetime warranty" which covers the hull

Engine 2 years from Volvo, subject to having the "special" service

Other components/electronics/covers/microwave/hob/bog etc etc all by the individual manufactures in most cases 1 year occasionally 2!

 

[puskin]

FYI In Azimuts legal threat to us via their solicitors, they mention that under European legislation they cannot put pressure on their sales network. When you have a problem you can find out the hard way who is on your side