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Boat Lemon Models
Think You Have a Lemon Boat?
You Aren’t Alone

Federal safety officials report that Boat Recalls for thousands of boats have been issued by their manufacturers in the last few years including Alumacraft, Bombardier, Crownline, Mercury Mercruiser, Polaris, and others. It’s no wonder some people think they’ve got a lemon boat.

If you’ve got a lemon boat, don’t go it alone. We handle Lemon Boat cases for free.

How can boat lemon law help you? The federal lemon law was created specifically to help lemon boat owners like you and we know how to use it to help you get rid of a bad boat, get your money back, get your boat replaced, or get compensation for your lemon boat.

When you are struggling with a Bombardier lemon boat, a Crownline lemon boat, a lemon Honda boat, a Mercury lemon boat or a Mercruiser lemon boat, a Polaris MSX lemon watercraft, a Fineline Industries lemon Cyclone boat, a lemon Indmar engine in your boat, a defective Mercury Marine boat engine, a lemon Glastron boat, a lemon Meridian Yacht, a Patriot Boats lemon boat, a lemon Sea Ray boat, a lemon Starcraft Marine Aurora boat, a Tracker Marine lemon boat, a lemon Yamaha boat, or a lemon watercraft of any kind, the federal lemon law for boats can save you countless hours of headache, frustration and stress.

Contact Boat Lemon Law for information and help. We can explain how the boat lemon law and consumer protection laws can help you. From a jet ski to a yacht and everything in between, we have the answers you need to see if the Boat Lemon Laws could apply to your lemon boat.

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Here’s just some of the recent boat recalls that the US Coast Guard has released recently. Whether your boat or your boat defect is listed below, other recalls exist. We know how to find them and how to apply the lemon boat law to help you get your money back, a new boat, or compensation for your bad boat.

MIC
Number
Company
Model Name
Model Year
Problem
Units
Comments:

ACB
060008T
Alumacraft Boat Co.
Various
2001 - 03
Seat hinge pin
2,290
On certain seats made by Geldert’s LLC the hinge pin may loosen causing the seat back to separate from the seat bottom. Involved are 2001, 2002, 2003 Fisherman 145, Yukon, Lunker, Navigator & Magnum Series boats built between 5/1/01 and 9/30/02

CEC
060009T
BRP, USA Inc.
Evinrude E-Tec
2006
Shift cable tiller kit
380
Shift cable may break away from shift cable sleeve causing loss of boat control. Affected kits are p/n 5006552 and 5007118 for 40, 50, 60 hp engines; p/n 5006188 and 5007116 for 65 JET, 75, 90 hp engines. All are blue in color

RDG
05R0947S
Challenger
SV 30 Offshore
n/a
Fuel system ventilation
Ducts not adequate size for natural ventilation. Exhaust blower did not meet rating requirements. Manufacturer is reported to not have been conducting fuel system pressure test

LVI
04V068T
Livingston Boats, Inc.
14' Livingston
2005
Various
Boats failed these tests: bloatation test for persons capacity, stability test (starboard and port), and level floatation test without weights for persons capacity

RSB
05R1163S
Smoker Craft Inc.
182 Vectra Inboard Boat
2006
Exhaust system
Engine compartment natural exhaust ventilation is insufficient size for the net volume of the compartment and connecting compartments. Other compartment size issues exist. See details in recall.

HPS
040086T
American Honda Motor Co.
BF8A outboard
2004
Flywheel cracks
7250
Some flywheels might have hairline cracks. Over revving or vibration could result in breakage. Serial numbers C-1300327 - BZBC-1800582; BACL-1213392 - BACL-1700048; AND BACS-1210688 - BACS-1700084.

HPS
030118T
American Honda Motor Co.
ARX1200T3, ARX1200N3 & T2
2003
Steering cable
5883
The lock nuts which secure the steering cable holder to the handle bar shaft may not have been tightened correctly and may cause loss of steering, 2003 ARX1200T3 with HINS US-HPSA0001J103 - US-HPS A3429J103; 2003 ARX1200N3 with HINS US-HPSB0001J103 - US-HPSB1087J103; and 2003 ARX1200T2 with HINS US-HPSC0001J103 - US-HPSC1485J103

AGC
040134S
Baja Marine
Outlaw
2005
Electrical System
337
The drive pump feeder wire overcurrent protection is not located within 40 inches of battery source.

If you own one of these potential lemon boats, you may be entitled to money damages or a new boat. Call us at 1-888-331-6422 or email us today. We handle Boat Lemon Law cases at no cost to you.

BIY
040124S
Bayliner Marine
180 Bowrider
2004
Overcurrent Protection
63
The fuse for stereo power harness is 12 inches from the power source rather than the 7 inches required by regulation.

BEY
040098T
Beneteau USA
Oceanis 473
2004
Steering Loss
130
The steering axles may slide due to faulty clips, causing loss of steering. HINS: BEY79001L001 - BEY79130D303.

ZZN
040115T
Bombardier
Sea-Doo GTI
2003 2004
Kill switch fails to work
21658
In some circumstances the engine may fail to shut off when the safety lanyard cap is pulled from the post and the engine will continue to run at idle speed.
Models involved are 2003 GTI, 2004 GTI, 2003 GTI LE & 2004 GTI LE

ZZN
040048T
Bombardier
Sea-Doo RXP
2004
Access Cover Hinge
1000
The access cover hinge may separate and hit the operator or a passenger.

CEC
040016T
Bombardier
Evinrude 100 - 250 HP O/B engine
2004
Fuel return manifold leak
978
Fuel return may contain excessive flashing on an elbow that could potentially cause a fuel leak.

CEC
040022T
Bombardier
Sportster Speedster
2004
Steering Cables
492
Sportster LE DI, Sportster 4-TEC, Speedster 200 (models 5797, 5150, 5151, 5160, 5161, 5162, and 5773 steering cables may have insufficient thread engagement in the ball joint located at the steering nozzle.

CTC
050019T
Correct Craft
SV211
2005
Ventilation
282
Manufacturer voluntary recall campaign on a defect they descovered themselves. 282 units of the 2005 model sv211 involved. Serial numbers 59109 to 59384, and 59388 to 59395.

JTC
040106T
Crownline Boats
210LX & 216
2004
Mercury shifter
417
Some screws are missing on the mercury shifter which may result in the throttle cable popping out causing loss of control. The affected models are 210LX (JTC53036I304 through JTC56803G405) & 216LS (no HINs listed).

JTC
040071S
Crownline Boats
Various
2004
Electrical grounding
1291
The ground wire for grounding metal tank is not installed on some boats.

If you own one of these potential lemon boats, you may be entitled to money damages or a new boat. Call us at 1-888-331-6422 or email us today. We handle Boat Lemon Law cases at no cost to you.

CFM
03V035S
Custom Fiberglass
Hunter
2004
Basic flotation
Some boats failed tests for level flotation.

FNE
04R0400
Fineline Industries
Cyclone C4
2005
Fuel system
23
(1) Vent hose was Type B2 and was longer than 3.5 ft. Hose must be USCG Type A1 OR A2.
(2) Opening between the fuel tank and the engine compartments exceed 2% of area between the compartments. The natural ventilation system did not have adequate supply and exhaust openings.
(3) The label label for navigation lights is improper.

GLA
050027S
Glastron Boats
DS 215
2005
Fuel system
78
Potential fuel tank puncture exists, may be caused by the drain installation.

GYH
031015T
Hydra-Sports Boats; Gootee's Marine
2004
Level flotation
140
Some boats failed tests for floatation without persons weight and starboard stability. The boats passed when they were re-tested

030100T
Indmar Products (engines used in Skier’s Choice, Mastercraft and Malibu boats)
Various engines
2003
Fuel leak
2575
Improperly crimped ferrules on fuel line may cause weakening of hose and subsequent fuel leak. Engines installed in Skier’s Choice (ISR), Mastercraft (MBC), and Malibu (MB2) boats.

KAW
030142T
Kawasaki Motors
JT-1200 B1
2003
Cooling system
3569
Some 2003 JT1200-B1 PWC may have loose connections on water cooling lines leading from the pump to the engine or exhaust system which could allow engine compartment to fill quickly with water.

MBC
030148T
Mastercraft Boat
2004
Steering Cable
546
The teleflex steering cable may fail.

030158T
Mercury Marine
Various engines
2003
Shift Control
12325
Hairpin cotter connecting shift cable to shift plate may bend open causing loss of shift control. Gas and Diesel engines with the following serial numbers or year: MCM 3.0L w/ serial nos. 0M660437 through 0M67297, MCM 4.3L w/ serial nos. 0M660513 through 0M672849, MCM 4.3 MPI w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M673132, MCM 5.0L w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M672849, MCM 5.0 MPI w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M67284, CM 5.7L w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M672950, MCM 350 MAG MPI w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M672950, MCM 350 MAG MPI HORIZON w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M675950, MCM MX6.2 MPI w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M672971, MCM 6.2 MPI MAG Horizon w/ serial nos. 0M660300 through 0M672971, MCM 496 MAG w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M672006, MCM 496 MAG 3 in. riser w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M667294, MCM 496 MAG 6 in. riser w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M667293, MCM 496 MAG HO w/ serial nos. 0M660000 through 0M667276, MCM D1.7L DTI mid-2003, MCM D2.8L mid 2003, MCM D4.2L mid 2003, D4.2L 230 mid 2003, D4.2L LD mid 2003, D4.2L 300 mid 2003.

050021T
Mercury, Mercruiser
Carburetor leak
1482
The turn-key start carburetor retrofit kits may be lacking a pipe plug, which could result in gas leak. All carb V6 prior to 0W300013; all carb 5.0L prior to 0W00010; all carb MCM 5.7 prior to 0W300755.

If you own one of these potential lemon boats, you may be entitled to money damages or a new boat. Call us at 1-888-331-6422 or email us today. We handle Boat Lemon Law cases at no cost to you.

MDN
050024T
Meridian Yachts, Us Marine
2005
Rudder bearing failure
53
The manufacturer reports one failure in the field & two failures due to faulty installation. The company is replacing all 53 stainless steel rudder bearings with silicon bronze.

QVA
03V030S
Patriot Boats International
2050DC
2003
Basic flotation safe loading max wt
Some boats failed tests for basic flotation, safe loading and maximum weight capacity.

PZX
04R0053
Pine River Canoe
Peterborough canoe
2002
Hull ID number
The hull identification number is incorrectly formatted. The character 9 was a number rather than a letter (A-L) for the month built and the character 10 was the letter "F" rather than the number (0-9) for the year built.

PLE
040079T
Polaris Industries
MSX 140
2003 2004
Fuel hose abrasion
4187
The clearance between the fuel return hoses and the fuel injector brackets may be insufficient. Contact may create one or more wear or abrasion points in the hoses, which may allow fuel to leak into the engine compartment. This creates a possibility of fire or explosion if an ignition source is present.

XRC
031008T
Boaters Marine, Ritz Camera Ctrs (Parent Company)
Concept Booma 8
2002
Level flotation
Some boats failed tests for safe loading and maximum persons weight capacities.

PIO
040139S
Sea Pro Boats
SV 1900 Bay Boat
2004
Level flotation
518
Inadequate flotation

SER
031012T
Sea Ray Boats
185 Sport BR/OB
2004
Level flotation, basic flotation
Some units failed tests for level flotation after presoak, starboard stability, port stability, and level floatation without persons weight. Boats passed when re-tested.

STR
05R0466
Starcraft Marine
Aurora 2000 I/O
2005
Ventilation
556
(1) The natural supply and the exhaust ventilation area should be a minimum of 12.96 sq. in. each. Two 3-inch supply openings and two 3-inch exhaust hoses were installed for an aggregate supply opening of 14.2 sq. in. and an aggregate exhaust opening of 14.2 sq. in. However, decorative grills installed on both the supply and the exhaust openings reduced this area from 14.2 sq. in. to 8.3 sq.in.
(2) An opening in the bulkhead and the deck located between the fuel tank and the engine compartments exceeded 2% of that bulkhead and deck area.

SSU
040112T
Tiara Yachts
Tiara 3600
2004 2005
Seat assembly
72
The seat assembly comes loose from the slide adjustment mechanism due to short screws.

If you own one of these potential lemon boats, you may be entitled to money damages or a new boat. Call us at 1-888-331-6422 or email us today. We handle Boat Lemon Law cases at no cost to you.

BUJ
030015T
Tracker Marine
Bass Buggy 18 and others
2003
Gas leak
762
Fuel feed fitting installed incorrectly and may cause a gas leak. Bass buggy 18 made on or after 9/3/02 thru 2/25/03 and fishin barge 21, fishin barge 25, freedom 220 DLX Fish (220F), & Freedom 24 DLX Fish (240F) made on or after 8/10/02 thru 2/25/03.

THM
040123S
Trophy Sportfishing Boats
2103 Center Console
2004
Wiring fire hazard
385
The positive may be on the wrong side of the breaker and the breaker is the wrong amperage rating. Possible fire hazard.

FSF
04V042T
Water Moccasin Boats
140-D-S
2005
Level flotation
Some units failed tests for level floatation after presoak, starboard stability, port stability, and level floatation without persons weight.

050026S
Westerbeke
Generators
Various
Toggle switch
Westerbeke reported a non-compliant toggle switch on various models of generators that could result in the accumulation of combustible fuel vapors in the back of the switch.

YAM
030115T
Yamaha Motor Corp USA
SR230 Sport Boat
2003
Fuel hose clamp
452
Incorrect hose clamps may have been used on the fuel tank vent hose and fuel tank check value. Also the check value may have burrs on its fittings, preventing proper sealing. This may result in fuel leakage which could lead to fire or explosion. This involves Model Year 2003 SR 230 (SRT1000-B, C-B) Sport Boats. HINS: (SRT100-B) YAMCN101C303 - YAMCN545F303 & (SRT1000C-B) YAMCN146D303 - YAMCN432F303.

YAM
030208T
Yamaha Motor Corp USA
SJ700B-C (Superjet)
2004
Fuel Leak
150
Fuel could leak from the fuel tank into the engine compartment due to a possible pinhole in the fuel tank wall.

YAM
040065T
Yamaha Motor Corp USA
FX1100 FX1100A
2004
Wiring Harness
1579
The main wiring harness may not be properly secured, allowing it to rub against the motor mount until insulation is worn through; possibility of fire or explosion exists if fuel or vapor source is present.


Boat defect recall notices are released by the US Coast Guard on at least a monthly basis. Recalls are listed in this chart by Manufacturers Identification Code (MIC) and company. When contacting the manufacturer about a recall, you should refer to the recall campaign number listed in the "Number" column.

For more recalls, visit the US Coast Guard web site. Click on the "Recalls & Safety Defects" icon, or call the Coast Guard Boating Product Assurance Division, 202-267-0984.

Note: According to the US Coast Guard, there may have been problems with some recall campaigns not showing up on their recall database during the last year because some campaigns were not published at the time they were initiated.

Boat Lemon Laws were created especially for boatowners like you. Contact Boat Lemon Law to see if the Boat Lemon Law can get your money back or get you a new boat. From a jet ski to a yacht and everything in between, we have the answers you need to see if the Boat Lemon Laws could apply to your lemon boat.

To find out if you have a lemon boat contact us today! Call 1-888-331-6422 or fill out our Contact form.

Other defects in these boats may also exist. If you’ve got a dangerous Polaris or lemon boat of any kind, don’t go it alone! We handle Boat Lemon Law cases for free and if your boat is a lemon we can help you.

Call us at 1-888-331-6422 or email us today for Free Case Handling!

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By Tami Parrington, eHow Contributor updated August 03, 2010

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If your new boat spends more time in the shop than in the water, it's a lemon.
lemon image by Aleksei Volkhonsky from Fotolia.com The best way to avoid having to deal with federal lemon laws is to buy smart. However, even the most diligent buyer can find himself on the bad side of a deal. Not all states have protective lemon laws, although many do, and others are on the books working toward laws. The federal lemon law acts as a blanket in those cases, and that is when you should use the boat lemon law to get satisfaction.

Federal Law
The federal lemon law that covers boats is known as the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, according to attorney Ronald Lee Burdge. The law covers all products along with boats that cost more than $25 and are made for consumer use, such as recreational boats.

Coverage
The federal lemon law covers all parts of the boat, from mechanical parts to the hull. Not all states have lemon laws. However, in some states, the laws on lemon vehicles including cars, RVs, motorcycles and boats, also include used vehicles. If you buy a used boat that has unresolvable repair issues, you should check your local laws about getting a judgment for a lemon. In both new and used cases, the law covers you regardless of written or express warranties. The consensus is that good condition is implied unless otherwise stated. Implied warranties include breakage of parts that should not break or that wear out under normal use, such as if a fiberglass hull cracks without any reason. The dealer or manufacturer may require testimony from experts regarding the problem. Courts may also deem the testimony of experts necessary before granting a judgment on either side.

Legal Requirements
The lemon law states that any single issue that requires three trips to a service center or a mechanic visit to the boat without resolution requires the manufacturer or dealer step in and make resolution by replacing the boat, refunding the money or negating the contract.


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