Our Commitment
Here at Hobie we’re enthusiasts like you. We know all about early morning fishing trips, family time at the beach, or summer time on the lake. We love being out there, and we’re sure you do too. Our goal is to keep you out on the water having fun for many years to come.
Warranty
Rest assured that we stand behind your new Hobie watercraft with the following warranties.
For 2019 and newer model years:
- Hobie Kayak, Eclipse, SUP – 3 years
- Inflatable Kayaks & SUPS – 2 years
- Sailboats – 3 years, Europe 2 years
For model years prior to 2019, your Hobie comes with a 2-Year Warranty (1-Year Warranty on all SUPs).
The Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, improper storage, or running into stuff. The Warranty covers defects in the materials, manufacturing, and design.
Hobie, at its option, will repair or replace a product found to be defective under the terms and within the period of this Warranty.
To Obtain Warranty Service
Within 30 days of discovering a defect, take your Hobie product, 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.
Disclaimer – Product Life Cycle
Every Hobie has a useful product life cycle. The length of that life cycle will vary depending on multiple factors including; the construction and materials, storage and transport, maintenance and care, and the amount and type of use your Hobie is subjected to over its life. We have been engineering fun on the water since 1950. However, we can’t engineer our products to survive improper usage, such as incorrect storage or transport, exposure to excessive heat or sunlight, or collisions with your garage. Whatever the case may be, we'll always point you in the right direction.
Produktregistrierung
Registering your Hobie will enable us to contact you with Hobie product updates which may contain very important and relevant information relating to the Hobie product you purchased, as well as make other valuable content available to you should you choose to opt-in.
Pro Tip
Read your entire owner’s manual and warranty card, there’s some great information in there! To find your owner’s manual click here.
Certified Warranty Service Centers
Please click here to view our list of Hobie Certified Warranty Service Centers.
Implied Warranty Information
Please click here for information on 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.
Warranty Exemptions
The kayak 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.
The sailboat warranty does NOT cover:
- Normal wear and discoloration.
- Damage caused by abuse or failure to perform normal maintenance.
- Damage caused by alterations or modifications.
- Transportation of boat or parts to Hobie Cat Company or its dealers.
- Any boat used as a rental or placed in commercial service of any kind.
- Any other consequential damage, incidental damage or incidental expense, including damage to property.
- Damage caused by modifying the mainsheet block arrangement beyond what was supplied as standard. Contact Hobie Cat Company for more information.
- Damage or blistering of gel coat caused by mooring or storing boat in water.
- Damage caused by failure to follow procedures in sailing and assembly manuals.
- Damage caused by improperly supporting sailboat when transporting or storing.
- Weather related damage, such as freezing, prolonged sun exposure, or high winds.
- 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.
The Mirage Eclipse & SUP 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.
- Damage caused by mooring or storing in water.
- Damage caused by alterations or modifications.
- Damage caused by improperly supporting or securing when transporting, towing or storing.
- Weather related damage such as freezing, prolonged sun exposure or high winds.
- Transportation to Hobie Cat Company or its dealers.
- Any board used as a rental or placed in commercial service.
- Any Mirage Eclipse 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.
