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Danger

Denotes that an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of 
death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken.

Warning

Denotes  that a hazard  exists which can  result in injury or death if proper  precautions 
are not taken.

Warranty Information
HIGHFIELD BOATS – RETAIL LIMITED WARRANTY 
WHAT IS COVERED 

Highfield  boats are warranted to be free of defects in material and  workmanship  during the period described 
hereafter:

DURATION OF COVERAGE 

The entire vessel is covered for a period of two (2) years from the date the product is sold. 
The structural hull of the vessel is covered by a five (5) year warranty.

CONDITIONS THAT MUST BE MET IN ORDER TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE 

Warranty coverage is available only to customers that purchase from an authorized Highfield dealer.  Routine 
maintenance  outlined  in the  Owner’s  manual  must  be  performed in a timely  manner  in order to maintain 
warranty  coverage.  If the retail  customer  performs this  maintenance,  Highfield  Boats  reserves the right to 
make future warranty coverage contingent on proof of proper maintenance. 

WHAT HIGHFIELD BOATS WILL DO 

Highfield Boats sole exclusive obligation under this warranty is limited to, at our option,  repairing a  defective 
part,  replacing  such  part  or  refunding  the  purchase  price  of  the  Highfield   Boats  product.   The  repair, 
replacement  of parts,  or the  performance  of service  under  this  warranty  does  not  extend  the  life of this 
warranty beyond its original expiration date. 

HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY COVERAGE 

The customer must provide Highfield Boats with a reasonable opportunity to repair, and reasonable access to 
the product for warranty service.   Warranty claims shall be made by delivering the product for inspection to a 
Highfield  Boats  dealer  authorized  to  service  the  product.  If  the  service  provided  is not  covered by this 
warranty,  purchaser shall pay for all related labor and material,  and any other expenses associated with that 
service.  Purchaser  shall not,  unless requested by Highfield  Boats,  ship the product or parts of the  product 
directly to Highfield Boats. Proof of registered ownership must be presented to the dealer at the time warranty 
service is  requested in order to  obtain  coverage  Highfield  Boats.  Proof  of  registered  ownership  must be 
presented to the dealer at the time warranty service is requested in order to obtain coverage. 

WARRANTY EXTENSION

Warranty  extension  becomes  available  upon  proper  registration  of the  product by the owner via Highfield 
Boats warranty website: http://warranty.highfieldboats.com   Product must be registered within sixty (60) days 
from the date the product is purchased.
Warranty extension covers the ability of the tube hold air to ISO 6185 (airtightness test).
Duration of the coverage:
Tube made of ORCA® (Hypalon) fabric: ten (10) years
Tube made of Valmex® (PVC) fabric: five (5) years 
Warranty extension does not apply if the vessel is used for rental or commercial use.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED 

This  limited warranty  does  not  include  damage  due  to  misuse, abuse,  negligence,  improper or inadequate 
storage  or  transportation,   or  to any  Highfield  boat  which  is  used  in a manner  contrary  to  directions or 
instructions indicated in the Highfield Owner’s Manual. 
The  warranty  does  not  cover  routine  maintenance  items,  adjustments,  normal  wear and tear,  puncture, 
discoloration, oxidation, abrasion, mildew or damages due to theft, loss, modification or alteration.
Wearing parts including but not limited to rubbing strake,  keel guards,  ropes are not covered by the warranty.
This warranty shall be ineffective if the boat has been  operated  without  proper inflation,  or with an outboard 
motor which exceeds the maximum horsepower rating listed on the serial plate attached to the transom.
Powder  coating  condition is not covered  by our warranty  due to the  specific exposed nature of the product.
For best long term protection,  ensure  that  all  surfaces  are rinsed with fresh  water  after every use and are 
cleaned  immediately  of  any  substances  that  may  stick  to  the  paint  surface  and  cause discoloration or 
damage.  We recommend scratches and dents to be repaired to avoid blistering or detachment of the coating 
from the hull.
Use of the product for racing or other competitive activity voids the retail warranty. 
Expenses related to haul-out, launch, towing, storage,  transportation, telephone,  rental,  inconvenience,  slip 
fees,  insurance  coverage,  loan  payments,  loss  of  time,  loss of income,  or any other type of incidental or 
consequential damages are not covered by this warranty. 

TRANSFER OF WARRANTY 

The  limited  warranty  is  transferable  to a subsequent  purchaser,  but  only for the remainder of the unused 
portion of the limited warranty. This does not apply if the vessel is used for rental or commercial use.
To transfer warranty please send an email with the below information to warranty@highfieldboats.com
      -  Copy of the sale agreement
      -  HIN number of the craft
      -  Name, address, email address of new owner

Safety alerts

This manual uses the  following  safety  alerts to draw your  attention to special safety instructions that should 
be followed.
Degree of hazard and corresponding safety labels: 

Summary of Contents for Reef Series

Page 1: ...ned to be as comprehensive as possible Highfield Inflatables reserves the right however to make changes at any time without notice to models equipment specifications and availability Indicated measure...

Page 2: ...l authorities Many accidents involve inexperienced operators In fact many operators who have been involved with accidents do not even have a current boating license Make sure that you are qualified an...

Page 3: ...on proper registration of the product by the owner via Highfield Boats warranty website http warranty highfieldboats com Product must be registered within sixty 60 days from the date the product is pu...

Page 4: ...the water Please remember that even if the outboard gear shift is in neutral position the propeller will continue to rotate slightly but enough to cause serious injury 4 Know your boat Knowing your bo...

Page 5: ...and in coastal waters in fine weather a Name of manufacturer b HIN Hull Identification Numbers c Model d Category e Maximum motor power f Maximum number of persons g Maximum load capacity h Recommend...

Page 6: ...at exposed to hot midday sun It is highly recommended that the boat be stored in the shade or under cover when it is not being used Do not use a compressed air source to inflate the tube or you may co...

Page 7: ...not designed to be used for lifting f Beaching We recommend the boat not to be powered onto the beach dragged across rocks sand gravel or pavement as damage to the fabric and or hull may result Outboa...

Page 8: ...flate the boat fully for 24 hours Repair Hypalon boats Highfield Inflatables that have tubes constructed with Orca Hypalon coated fabrics cannot be bonded with plastic adhesives or by welding They req...

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