THERE IS NO IMPLIED WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED SPECIFICALLY HEREIN, THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND Elite Marine, LLC D/B/A Savannah Boats (THE “COMPANY”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY FOR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE COMPANY MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALSO LIMITS AND ALTERS A PURCHASER’S REMEDIES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY CLAIM, WHETHER THAT CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR IN ANY OTHER BASIS FOR RECOVERY. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANT
THE COMPANY’S LIMITED WARRANTY
The Company provides this Limited Warranty to the first retail purchaser of any of its 2025 Model Year Boats (the “Boats”) when purchased directly from the Company, or one of its authorized dealers, and operated under normal conditions, subject to all the conditions and limitations provided herein. The Company shall repair or replace parts/items covered under this Limited Warranty that are found to be defective based on manufacture or design within ten (10) years from the date the Boat is sold to its first retail purchaser (the “Warranty Term”). Claims brought under this Limited Warranty after the first year of the Warranty Term shall require payment of a deductible in the amount of One hundred fifty and no/100 ($150.00) Dollars.
Savannah Boats is pleased to provide to all owners of a Savannah Boat this Limited Warranty if the Boat was purchased directly from any of Savannah Boat’s authorized dealers and was operated under normal conditions, subject to all of the conditions and limitations provided herein. Ten-Year Hull Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty applies to any Structural Hull Defect (as that term is defined below) if such is due to a failure in material or workmanship and the same was reported to Savannah Boats according to the terms of this Limited Warranty within ten (10) years from the date of the sale to the original purchaser of the SavannahBoat by a Savannah Boats authorized dealer. Savannah Boats, in its sole discretion, will either repair or replace the Hull. For purposes of this Limited Warranty, the term “Hull” shall mean the single fiberglass molded shell and integral structural components of a Savannah Boat, and the term “Structural Hull Defect” shall mean a substantial defect in the Savannah Boat’s Hull that causes the boat to be unfit or unsafe for general use as a pleasure craft under normal operating conditions.
The following are the only parts/items covered under this Limited Warranty:
- HULL
- TRANSOM
- STRINGERS
THE FOLLOWING PARTS AND/OR ITEMS ARE EXCLUDED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY:
- Engines, outdrives, controls, propellers, trolling motors, electronics, GPS, stereos, speakers, lights, and other equipment or accessories manufactured by other companies;
- Windshield damage, including but not limited to, breakage, cracking, crazing and/or adjustment;
- Damage, failure, or other problems with the Boat’s finish such as cracks, craze, stars, fading in color, chalking, spidering, blistering or electrolysis;
- Damages to or failure of upholstery, and any other soft goods;
- Installation of engines or other accessories not performed by the Company;
- Installation of T-tops, hard tops, or towers not performed by the Company. This includes deck, console, or leaning post damage- whether it’s soft spots, splitting, cracking, or spidering on the deck, console or leaning post or if they are lifting or coming apart/unattached;
- Removal and/or de-rigging of engines or accessories;
- Damages resulting from racing or use of the boat for speed and/or endurance contests;
- Damages resulting from normal wear and tear and general maintenance, as determined by the manufacturer1;
- Damages resulting from failure to perform periodic maintenance in accordance with the Company’s recommendations;
- Damages caused by improper trailering, mismatching a Boat to a trailer, failure to properly secure a Boat to a trailer, or use a lower unit support device when trailering; some text
- Transportation to and from the dealer or factory for warranty repair, including towing expenses, haul out expense, loading or crane expense; and
- Boats, as well as their component parts and/or subparts, which are used for commercial purposes.
This list of excluded parts/items is not intended to be exhaustive and in no way expands the list of parts/items covered under this Limited Warranty. The Company may modify, improve or discontinue the design, specifications or models with respect to any Boat at any me and shall not be obligated to make any such changes in any Boats previously manufactured.
- Normal Conditions” shall mean the natural and man-made conditions under which a reasonably prudent owner would pilot and/or maintain a Boat.
- “Commercial Purposes” shall mean use of a Boat in the furtherance of a person or entity’s financial gain including, but not limited to, resale, production of goods and/or tools, or marketing.
SOLE REMEDY
The remedy of repair or replacement of parts that are found to be defective in manufacture or design covered by this Limited Warranty shall constitute the owner’s sole and exclusive remedy against the Company for any claims whatsoever of economic loss resulting from product failure. In keeping with environmental policies and practices, the Company reserves the right to utilize reconditioned, refurbished, repaired or remanufactured products or parts in the warranty repair or replacement process. Such products and parts will be comparable in function and performance to an original product or part and warranted for the remainder of the Warranty Term. In no event shall any repair or replacement under this Limited Warranty exceed the fair market value of the product as of the date of the owner’s claim. Acceptance of any product returned, or issuance of any refund provided, by the Company shall not be deemed an admission that the product is defective. Products
that are replaced become the property of the Company.
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
Any action for rescission or revocation against the Company shall be barred unless it is commenced within one (1) year from the date of accrual of such cause of action. This provision does not grant any consumer a right of rescission or revocation against the Company, where such right does not otherwise exist under applicable law. Some states may not allow the applicable statute of limitations for rescission or revocation to be reduced, so this provision may not apply to each retail owner.
ASSIGNMENT & TRANSFERABILITY OF LIMITED WARRANTY
Except as expressly set out herein, this Limited Warranty shall be assigned solely to the first retail purchaser of any Boat if such purchaser completes and conveys the Warranty Form to the Company, or an authorized dealer, within thirty (30) days of purchase. This Limited Warranty may only be transferred to a subsequent owner for any remaining warranty term during the first three (3) years of the Warranty Term. In order to transfer this Limited Warranty, the transferee must complete and convey
a Warranty Transfer Form and Warranty Transfer Fee of One Hundred Fifty and no/100 ($150.00) Dollars to the Company or an authorized dealer once an authorized dealer inspects the boat. This warranty may only be transferred once.
ASSIGNMENT OF COMPONENT WARRANTIES
Except as expressly set out herein, all warranties provided by the manufacturers and distributors of any component, equipment, and parts of the boat are hereby assigned to the owner of the boat to the extent permitted therein, as the owner’s sole and exclusive remedy with respect to such items.
OWNER’S OBLIGATIONS
The purchaser of any Boat must examine the product at the time of purchase to discover all defects therein and notify an authorized dealer of the same. To initiate a claim under this Limited Warranty, a purchaser must contact an authorized dealer immediately upon discovering any defect in a covered part/item, describe the nature of the defect, provide the Boat’s serial number, date of original retail purchase, and the name of the selling dealer. Upon receiving this information, the authorized dealer shall notify the Company, who shall make a determination in writing of the appropriate remedial action necessary and provide such written determination to the purchaser making the warranty claim within a reasonable time.
CHOICE OF LAW, MODIFICATIONS, AND SEVERABILITY
The terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty shall be construed according to the laws of the State of North Carolina and shall not be modified, altered, or waived by any action, inaction, or representations, whether oral or in writing. The Company does not authorize any person to alter or amend this Limited Warranty, or to otherwise create or assume for it any other obligation or liability with respect to any Boat or any part, component part, or subpart thereof. The terms of this Limited Warranty are severable. The invalidity or un-enforceability of any portion hereof shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Limited Warranty.
