Hobie HCE 2010 - Manual (Page 10)

Ref : MP_WILDCAT_GB Issued by : Alban ROSSOLLIN Date : March 2010 Up-date : 0 Page 10/49
OWNER’S MANUAL : HOBIE WILD CAT
Copyright HCE 2010
This warranty applies to customers of Hobie Cat Europe.
The boat is warranted to the original retail customer for one
year from the date of retail purchase against defects in
materials and workmanship.
The spare parts are warranted for one year.
The components coverage applies only to the original retail
customer. The warranty is not transferable.
In no case, the repairs made will extend the initial date of the
warranty, except for any replacement or repaired parts.
The Warranty Registration Card is required by law for use in
the event of a product problem notification.
The warranty is only effective if the boat is sold by an
authorised Hobie Cat dealer.
What is covered?
Replacement parts and labour. According to the decision of
Hobie Cat Europe, the dealer will make the repairs himself or
through an external contractor, after presentation of an
estimate and written agreement from HCE. The dealer will be
then reimbursed after presentation of the invoice. The
warranty covering these repairs will no longer be at HCE’s
charge but at the contractor’s charge.
What is not covered?
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normal wear and discoloration
• Transport charges to or from the dealer’s shop to the
client
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charges occurred in case of an on-the-spot repair.
• Damages caused by abuse or failure to perform
normal maintenance (see assembly manual), by a defective or
abnormal use or by a bad storage.
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Discoloration, blistering or grazing of gelcoat caused
by boat being moored or stored in salt or fresh water.
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The boat is not covered under warranty if the boats
are hired or placed in commercial service.
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Hobie Cat Europe is not responsible for boat damage
as a result of adding additional blocks to the original
manufacturer’s sheeting arrangement.
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Any other expenses: CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR INCIDENTAL EXPENSES,
INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
How to obtain warranty performance within 30 days of
discovering the defect:
Bring your boat to the nearest authorised Hobie Cat Europe
dealer (a list of the dealers is available at HCE). Be sure to take
proof of date of retail purchase (invoice). All payments for in-
warranty expenses shall be made by Hobie Cat Europe to the
Hobie Cat Europe dealer and not to the customer.
Implied warranties:
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE NO LONGER THAN THE
DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Hobie Cat Europe makes no express warranties in addition to
this limited warranty. Hobie Cat Europe’s dealers have no
authority to make any warranties on behalf of Hobie Cat
Europe 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 pre-empted, it
shall not be applicable.
HOW IT WORKS?
It is essential that for each sold boat, the warranty card be
completely filled in, signed by the dealer and the customer,
and that the copy for Hobie Cat Europe be returned to the
factory within 8 days of boat delivery.
For all claims the warranty department must be contacted.
The final decision regarding warranty claims lies with this
service.
SPECIAL NOTES:
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All warranty transactions will be handled through the
claiming dealership and not directly with the customer.
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Hobie Cat dealers are responsible for proper
diagnosis and completion of all warranty claims.
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If in doubts about warranty coverage of a particular
problem, contact the Warranty department first.
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Warranty work may be carried out by an authorised
dealer other than the original seller of the boat, however for all
warranty requests it is mandatory to fax or mail a copy of the
completely filled out warranty card which must have been
registered immediately following delivery to the customer.
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As warranty work is registered following the
information of the warranty card, it is mandatory that the card
be filled out in detail in all the boxes. Failure to cite a hull, sail,
or serial numbers on the warranty will make claims
impossible to process.en détail toutes les cases. L'oubli d'une
coque, d'une voile ou d'un numéro de série rendra toute
réclamation impossible à traiter
Warranty conditions