grade hull paint on boats that are allowed to remain in bodies of water for extended periods
(more than 14 days);
• damages caused by vandalism or theft;
• corrosion or damage, including oxidation, electrolysis including that which occurs to chrome
plated, stainless, anodized or aluminum nish or the colorfastness of nish. Failure to follow
the instructions within this Owner’s Manual regarding corrosion prevention and operation
in salt or brackish water may result in or contribute to these types of damage and are not
covered under the Limited Warranty;
• damages caused by aftermarket cleaning products or additives not specically approved by
Malibu Boats;
• damages due to insuicient or improper maintenance, lack of maintenance, or delay of repair
(unless specically and directly authorized by Malibu Boats warranty department in writing);
• damage or contamination resulting from leaking or spilled uids including, but not limited to,
fuel or drive train uids;
• conditions resulting from use of the boat for anything other than recreational purposes (Note:
Commercial use as described in this owner’s manual will aect the length of warranty coverage.
Please refer to Section 5: Commercial Use Exclusions / Restrictions for specic details);
• manufacturing variations or imperfections in cosmetic, convenience or aesthetic components
or features of the boat, including the gel coat nish, which have no eect on use or safety;
• damages caused by the use of any trailer purchased through any entity other than Axis Boats;
• damages caused by improper support of the boat on davits, hoist system or boat lift of any kind;
• damages caused by improper weight distribution or excessive weight combinations of
persons aboard, ballast or simulated ballast and gear;
• any material, component or part of the boat that has a warranty period and/or conditions
as specied by the producing entity which diers from this Limited Warranty unless such
warranties are administered directly by the producing entity;
• damages caused by water intrusion into any part of the boat (including, but not limited to, the
glove box and various storage compartments);
• performance characteristics, such as speed, acceleration, fuel or oil consumption, etc., as
they are estimated and can vary as dictated by individual conditions;
• any and all consequential damages including, but not limited to, costs incurred for haul-out,
launching, towing, storage charges, telephone, expedited shipping of replacement parts, or
rental charges of any type (including slip fees), inconveniences, or loss of time or income;
• components such as Surf Gate™, ns and wedges not installed at the time of manufacture.
Post-manufacture installation of any of these items, as well as any other component not
installed at the time of manufacture, will void the warranty and other components of the
boat that have their own warranty(ies) due to potential damage to the boat and possible
danger to occupants;
• damage or injury resulting from failure to comply with recall notices, service bulletins and
advisories, or requests from Axis Boats to repair the boat or its components;
• damage or injury resulting from speeding, demonstration or any type of racing;
• damages resulting from the failure to properly maintain and care for the boat and its
components in accordance with the instructions found within this Owner’s Manual;
• shop supplies used in correction work, such as, but not limited to, sealants, lubricants,
cleaning supplies;
• minor adjustments to the drive train, such as, but not limited to, investigation of components, clean
or adjusting spark plugs, verication of uid levels and lubricants, controls for the drive train;
• damage to water pump impellers, or any component of the cooling system that Malibu Boats
determines at its sole discretion could have been avoided either through reasonable boating
operation and practices or by maintenance as required and directed in this Owner’s Manual;
• damage to the engine starter motor or other assemblies and components determined by
Malibu Boats at its sole discretion are the result of excessive attempts to start the engine, or
by condensation/submersion of these and similar components;
• damage resulting from water intrusion in the intake or exhaust system;
• damage resulting from the use of lubricants, gasoline, or other uids other than those
specied in this Owner’s Manual or by subsequent approval by Axis Boats following
publication of this Owner’s Manual;
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Owners
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