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2013 World Cat 320EC Owners Manual

Chapter 9: 2013 W

ARRANTY

OLICY

Ten Year Limited Hull Warranty.

HC Composites, LLC, herein defined as “World Cat”, warrants to the

original retail purchaser (“Purchaser”) that for ten (10) years after the date of delivery to its original retail purchaser,
each new fiberglass hull (defined as the one piece fiberglass molded part that acts as the vessel's running surface
during operation), manufactured by HC Composites, LLC shall be free from structural defects due to material or
workmanship under normal non-commercial use. In the event that HC Composites, LLC determines that the boat
must be replaced, then the value offered towards the replacement boat is the factory invoice for the boat. Transfer of
all accessories including engines will be at the owner’s expense. At HC Composites, LLC discretion the replacement
model will be an upgraded model if the original model is no longer offered.

One Year Components Warranty.

HC Composites, LLC warrants to Purchaser that for one (1) year after

the date of delivery to its original retail purchaser, all boat components manufactured by HC Composites, LLC shall
be free from defects due to material or workmanship under normal non-commercial use.

3. Exclusions.

This limited warranty does not cover and does not extend to any of the following:

(a)

Hull or component failure caused by normal wear and tear, climatic conditions, misuse, neglect, lack of proper

maintenance, accident, fire or other casualty damage, racing, overloading, negligence, modification, or commercial
use;

(b)

windshield leakage or breakage;

(c)

repaired or replacement components not installed by World Cat,

unless installed by World Cat selling dealer in accordance with this warranty;

(d)

fading, chalking, blistering or

cracking of any varnish, gelcoat, paint, anti-fouling coating or metallic finish;

(e)

tears, cracking, fading,

discoloration or mildewing of curtains, cushions, tops, headliners or other fabric or upholstered items;

(f)

cost of

removal or reinstallation of any component (including components manufactured by World Cat), or disassembly and
reassembly of the unit containing the component;

(g)

speed, weight, fuel consumption and other performance

characteristics of the boat.

ANY ORAL STATEMENT OR PRINTED ADVERTISING REGARDING ANY

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE BOAT OR ITS COMPONENTS SHALL BE
CONSIDERED AN ESTIMATE ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE RELIED UPON AS EXPRESS WARRANTY
OR AS A BASIS OF THE BARGAIN FOR THE BOAT OR ITS COMPONENTS

;

(h)

electrolysis, galvanic

corrosion, crevice corrosion, stray current or any deterioration of underwater components;

(i)

components not

manufactured by HC Composites, LLC, whether or not warranted by the other manufacturer, even if installed by HC
Composites, LLC, including but not limited to engines, propellers, generator sets, controls, electronics, batteries,
appliances and air conditioning. _________

(customer initial)

Warranties provided to HC Composites, LLC by

component manufacturers shall be passed on to purchaser to the extent such transfer is permitted by the manufacturer;
HC Composites, LLC selling dealer will identify the authorized service dealer for any such components upon request.
4.

Limitations/No other Warranties. THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS SHALL

BE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND WORLD CAT SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. HC Composites, LLC obligation under this warranty is limited to the
repair or replacement (at HC Compoistes, LLC sole election) of any covered item found to be defective, when
delivered by Purchaser pursuant to written authorization and instructions from HC Composites, LLC, round-trip
transportation prepaid, to HC Composites, LLC manufacturing plant or other designated repair
facility_________

(customer initial)

. Repaired or replaced items are warranted as provided herein for the unexpired

portion of the applicable warranty period.
THIS WARRANTY, AND THE RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UNDER IT, IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS GIVEN IN
PLACE OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHETHER ARISING
BY LAW, CUSTOM, CONDUCT OR USAGE OF TRADE. PURCHASER'S REMEDIES SHALL BE LIMITED
AS STATED HEREIN AND HC COMPOSITES, LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR LOSSES RESULTING FROM DEFECTS.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES PURCHASER SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. PURCHASER MAY HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IN THE EVENT THAT IMPLIED
WARRANTIES ARE FOUND TO EXIST UNDER THE LAW OF A PARTICULAR STATE
NOTWITHSTANDING THE EXCLUSION CONTAINED HEREIN, THE DURATION OF ANY SUCH
WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY
STATED HEREIN.

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