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 Post subject: Outback warranty
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:18 pm 
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I heard that any hull modification including things like installing a fish finder or adding a rod holder that required drilling into the hull would void the warranty. Can anyone from hobie tell me if this is true? Thanks


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 Post subject: Re: Outback warranty
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:30 pm 
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No it does not VOID the warranty...

Read: This warranty does not cover... "Damage caused by alterations or modifications."

This is the warranty policy:

http://www.hobiecat.com/articles/hobie-warranty,97/

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Hobie Warranty

Two Year Limited Warranty for Hobie Kayaks and Fishing Boats

Hobie Cat Company, Hobie Cat Australasia and Hobie Kayaks Europe warrant that this boat is free from defects in materials and workmanship to retail customer in their approved regions.

Two year coverage on hull and all components.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

Normal wear and discoloration.
Damage caused by abuse or failure to perform normal maintenance.
Damage caused by hitting submerged objects or beaching without retracting MirageDrive® and rudder.
Damage caused by mooring or storing boat in water.
Damage caused by improperly supporting kayak when transporting or storing.
Weather related damage, such as freezing, prolonged sun exposure, or high winds.
Damage caused by alterations or modifications.
Transportation of boat or parts to Hobie Cat Company or its dealers.
Any boat used for rental or in commercial service of any kind.
Any other consequential damage, incidental damages or incidental expense, including damage to property. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE

Within 30 days of discovering a defect, take your boat, along with proof of purchase (sales receipt or registration card) to the authorized Hobie dealer from whom you purchased your boat, unless you have moved or are traveling. In that case, take it to the nearest authorized Hobie dealer.

IMPLIED WARRANTIES

Any implied warranties, including implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be no longer than the duration of this express warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Hobie Cat makes no express warranties in addition to this Limited Warranty. Hobie dealers have no authority to make any warranties on behalf of Hobie Cat Company in addition to or inconsistent with those stated herein.

To the extent any provision of this warranty is prohibited by Federal, State or Municipal law and cannot be preempted, it shall not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)


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 Post subject: Re: Outback warranty
PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2015 11:10 pm 
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Thank you for the response. I appreciate the info.


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