Formosa Marine (QLD) Pty. Ltd. manufactured boats are warranted to the original purchaser to be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase, for the following periods;
- 3 year (36 calendar months) structural
- 1 year (12 calendar months) for any Formosa Marine factory fitted non structural parts, fittings or extras.
- The boat must, at all times be used and maintained in accordance with the boat care instructions (as listed below) and the conditions on the attached Australian builders plate.
- The boat must not be modified, altered or operated outside the original design specifications.
- The boat has not been damaged by accident, misuse or negligence, nor damage caused by trailers, or used for competitive or commercial purposes.
- The timber and carpet floor is limited for 12 months and does not cover the effects of weathering or wear and tear.
- The paint warranty is limited for 12 months for defective paint or poor application. Wear and tear, or damage due to solvents, fuel, acid, electrolysis, oxidisation or due to the fitting of non factory fixtures are not covered.
- Formosa Marine will not be liable for consequential loss of any kind arising out of the supply, operation or use of the boat.
- Any work agreed to be repaired by Formosa Marine will be done ex-factory or by an agreed repairer on behalf of Formosa Marine. All freighting costs to and from the agreed place of repair will be the purchasers responsibility.
- This warranty is in lieu of all and any written warranties expressed or implied, conferred by statute or otherwise and is intended to cover all warranties given by Formosa Marine on the boat or part thereof. Any warranties under the sale of Goods Act are expressly excluded.
- All warranties and conditions implied under the Trade Practises Act, including as to one of merchantable quality, are not excluded by this warranty except that Formosa Marine limits its liability for breach to:
- The replacement of the boat or products; or
- The repair of the boat or products, at Formosa Marine's option with all freighting costs to be the purchaser's responsibility.
- After use always hose down the boat with fresh water and leave to drain in a tilted position
- Flush motor with fresh water and regularly inspect anodes
- Dry off boat before storage, particularly around upholstery
- When the boat is not in use ensure that the battery is disconnected or switched off at the isolator switch.
- If the boat is to be stored at a mooring or for prolong periods in water, you should consider a separate anode be attached to your boat.
- If boat is stored outside with no over roof cover, ensure fuel cap lid is tight and lift floors up periodically to dry.
- Wipe and wash away any fuel spillages on paint work immediately — particularly around breather outlets
- Under floor floatation should be inspected annually for signs of loss through disintegration
- Fuel tank hose clamps should be inspected annually to ensure they are tight and that there is no sign of fuel leakage
- All stainless steel fixtures should be removed and re-coated with a non- corrosive agent annually to minimize paint corrosion
- Any upholstery mounting fixtures (screws, snap buttons etc) fitted to painted parts of the boat should be coated with a non corrosive agent and or fitted with nylon washers.
- Before use, check bilge pump, anchor light and navigation lights are in full working order
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