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2001 Owner Registration and Limited Warranty
Warranty Registration:
A copy of this form must be completed, signed, and returned to STINGRAY within fifteen
(15) days of date of purchase to receive WARRANTY COVERAGE or access to StingrayBoats.com/Owners
Web Site. Date of purchase is defined to be the earlier of the date of sale or delivery to the
original retail owner. This warranty only applies to 2001 model boats.
Disclaimer of Implied Warranties:
ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY. EXCEPT AS SET FORTH
HEREIN, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ARE EXCLUDED. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO
THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Limited Transferable Structural Hull Warranty:
STINGRAY Boat Co. (hereafter "STINGRAY") warrants the HULL against structural defects in material
and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase or six (6) years from the
date of manufacture, whichever period elapses first. The warranty provided in this section is to the
original retail owner only and applies only if the boat is purchased from an authorized STINGRAY
Dealer. During the warranty period described above, STINGRAY will repair or replace, at its option,
the fiberglass HULL if it is determined, in Stingray's discretion, to be structurally defective in
material or workmanship. For purposes of this warranty, the HULL is defined as the part of the boat
in contact with the water when at rest. The warranty provided in this section is subject to all
limitations and conditions contained herein. The remaining term of this HULL Warranty, if any, may
be transferred to subsequent owners if, within 30 days of purchase, the new owner registers the
transfer with STINGRAY and pays the established warranty transfer fee. Contact STINGRAY Customer
Service at www.stingrayboats.com/transfer for further details on transferability.
Limited Osmotic Hull Blister Warranty:
STINGRAY warrants against hull blistering caused by osmosis which is discovered and reported to
STINGRAY during the first 3 years of ownership (subject to the prorated schedule below). The
warranty provided in this section applies to the original retail owner only and is VOID if the
original factory gelcoat surface has been altered by excessive sanding, scraping, sandblasting or
accident repair. A marine barrier coating with proper surface preparation is required if boat is
to be bottom painted. In the event of Osmotic blistering, STINGRAY will, at its option, repair or
cause to be repaired any hull damage and apply a layer of marine barrier coating to the affected
surface area(s). Osmotic Hull blisters are defined as those blisters, larger than one eighth inch
in diameter and with a depth greater than one sixteenth inch, which occur on the hull below the
waterline. Repairs will be performed (at STINGRAY'S discretion) by the selling dealer, a designated
service center, or the STINGRAY factory. The following prorated schedule of parts and labor will be
covered by STINGRAY: Blistering discovered and reported to STINGRAY less than one (1) year from date
of purchase - 100%; between one (1) and two (2) years from date of purchase - 66%; between two (2)
and three (3) years from date of purchase - 33%. All osmotic hull repairs must be pre-approved by
STINGRAY prior to any work being performed. Transportation cost is the boat owner's responsibility.
Limited General Warranty:
STINGRAY boats are warranted to the original owner to be free of defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of one (l) year from the date of purchase (not to exceed two (2) years from date of
manufacture) subject to all limitations and conditions contained herein.
Limited Exterior Finish Warranty:
STINGRAY warrants the exterior gelcoat finish to be free from cosmetic cracks or crazing for a period
of 90 days from the date of purchase to the original retail owner, subject to all limitations and
conditions contained herein. All warranty work is to be performed at an authorized STINGRAY dealership
or other location authorized by STINGRAY after it is decided, in STINGRAY'S sole discretion, that
there is a defect as described herein.
This Limited Warranty Does Not Cover The Following:
(a) Repairs made necessary by normal wear and tear, including light bulbs;
(b) Engine and power train, windshield breakage or leakage, fading and deterioration of fabrics,
canvas and upholstery;
(c) Gelcoat including, but not limited to, cracking, crazing, discoloration and/or blistering except
as provided above;
(d) Options and accessories installed after the boat was manufactured by STINGRAY, and/or any damage
caused thereby;
(e) Damage caused by lack of proper maintenance, negligence, misuse, accident, galvanic corrosion,
fuel contamination, or improper trailering or trailer set up;
(f) Damage caused by operation contrary to any instructions furnished by STINGRAY, or the engine
manufacturer, or by operation in violation of any federal, state, Coast Guard or other governmental
agency laws, rules, or regulations;
(g) Damage to boats which are used for competitive driving, racing, rental or commercial purposes;
(h) Costs, charges or monetary loss resulting from travel, haul-outs, inconvenience and/or other
special, incidental or consequential damage of any kind or nature whatsoever;
(i) Any published or announced performance characteristics regarding speed, fuel and/or oil
consumption;
(j) Any boat that has been structurally altered or powered beyond STINGRAY'S recommendations;
(k) Damage caused by loading and unloaded from trailers, cradles, or other boat storage devices or by
travel lift or forklift;
(l) Water damage, dry rot, staining, discoloration, bleeding or absorption of water by condensation or
otherwise to interior surfaces, polyurethane foam or interior wood;
(m) Damage to or failure of interior or exterior components caused by maintenance and/or cleaning
supplies;
(n) Tear down and/or repair costs if it is established that the defective part or parts are not covered
by warranty;
(o) Damage caused by continued use of the boat after a defect is or should have been discovered
including any additional damage caused by the continued use of the boat; and,
(p) Component parts covered by any other manufacturer's warranty.
Owner Obligations:
Below are conditions precedent to any warranty claim hereunder:
(a) STINGRAY products must be purchased from an authorized STINGRAY dealer;
(b) Copies of the (1) OWNER REGISTRATION AND LIMITED WARRANTY; and, (2) PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION forms
MUST be signed by the owner and the dealer and submitted to STINGRAY within fifteen (15) days of the
date of delivery;
(c) The owner must notify the dealer from whom the boat was purchased of any claim under this warranty
within thirty (30) days after the claim or defect is or with reasonable diligence should have been
discovered;
(d) The owner must follow the Service Guide as set forth in the Owner's Manual;
(e) Receipts showing dates and services performed must be kept and furnished upon request;
(f) Do not agree to any repairs without the express authorization of STINGRAY;
(g) Transportation costs are the boat owner's responsibility; and,
(h) If the STINGRAY boat owner believes a claim has been denied in error or the dealer has performed
warranty work in an unsatisfactory manner, the owner must notify STINGRAY'S Customer Service Department
in writing for further consideration.
Under This Warranty:
STINGRAY'S obligation is limited, at STINGRAY'S option, to repairing or replacing those covered
components deemed by STINGRAY to be defective within the warranty period because of faulty materials or
workmanship. No claim for breach of this warranty will cause the sale of the boat to be canceled or
rescinded. STINGRAY may, at its option, provide for the repair or replacement of a covered component by
an authorized STINGRAY dealership or service center or, STINGRAY may make necessary repairs under this
warranty at the STINGRAY factory. Return transportation costs of any kind are the responsibility of the
owner. The liability of STINGRAY shall in no event exceed the actual cash (NADA) value of the covered
item at the time of the claim. OWNER REGISTRATION AND LIMITED WARRANTY form shall be presented to the
dealer when owner requests service. This warranty is limited expressly to the terms and conditions herein
set forth and cannot be modified or amended except by written agreement between STINGRAY and owner.
STINGRAY reserves the right to improve its products and does not guarantee the availability of all
product features and options as displayed in STINGRAY publications. STINGRAY further reserves the right
to change specifications and prices without obligation to incorporate improvements in boats manufactured
prior to such improvements. Dealers are not agents of STINGRAY. STINGRAY does not authorize any person to
modify or create for it any obligation or liability. The laws of the State of South Carolina govern the
interpretation and administration of this warranty contract. Owner agrees that any suit or claim against
STINGRAY shall be administrated or litigated in the State of South Carolina, County of Florence.
IN NO EVENT SHALL STINGRAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSES FOR GASOLINE, MECHANICS TRAVEL TIME, LAUNCH AND HAUL-OUT CHARGES, TOWING
CHARGES, RENTAL FOR LIKE PRODUCT WHILE SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL, LODGING, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO
PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS OF USE OF PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE.
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