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LIMITED WARRANTY
BERTRAM YACHT, INC. (U.S.A.)
Bertram Yacht, Inc. (Bertram) warrants, subject to the limitations herein,
to the first retail purchaser of this yacht (first owner) provided the First Owner
completes, signs and returns the Bertram Warranty Registration Card to
Bertram at the address below by certified mail, return receipt requested, within
(10) days of the First Owner’s purchase of the yacht, and any properly
registered subsequent owners, that it will repair or replace defects in (a) items
manufactured by Bertram for one (1) year and (b) the yacht’s hull and its
fiberglass structural components for five (5) years. These warranties run from
the date of Delivery. “Delivery” means the date of the actual delivery of the
yacht to the First Owner. Unless prohibited by applicable state law, an action
hereunder shall be barred unless it is commenced with in (1) year from the
date the cause of action accrues, regardless of the time remaining in the
applicable period above.
Bertram’s Obligation. Bertram’s obligation is limited to repairing or replacing,
at its option, any covered items found to be defective at a facility designated
by Bertram. Repaired or replaced items shall be warranted as provided herein
for the remainder of the applicable warranty period. Defective parts or
components that are replaced shall thereupon become the property of
Bertram.
Procedures. Notice of defects occurring under this Limited Warranty must
be given to Bertram within a reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days
after discovery, or the time such defect should reasonably have been
discovered, in writing, at the address below, by certified mail, return receipt
requested. All notices must include the owner’s name, address, phone
number, the hull number, the nature of the defect, the date it was discovered,
the date of purchase, and the name and address of the party from whom
the yacht was purchased. A copy must also be sent to the dealer from whom
the yacht must was purchased.
The owner must thereafter provide all information necessary to allow Bertram
to verify compliance with these requirements. The dealer must obtain
Bertram’s written approval before repairing the yacht and must follow all
applicable Bertram procedures. As to items not covered by this Limited
Warranty, the owner may contact the appropriate manufacturer
representative, to which the dealer will direct the owner on request.
Future Improvements. Bertram reserves the right to improve its design or
materials without any obligation, or incorporate any changes into any
previously manufactured yachts.
Exclusions. This Limited Warranty is NOT applicable to:
a. Damage to a yacht part or component, caused by any alteration, modification,
or repair, or which has been removed from the yacht, unless specifically
authorized in writing by Bertram.
b. Paints; varnishes; gelcoats; anti-fouling products; chrome plated, anodized,
aluminum, or other plated finishes; the color fastness of materials or finishes;
external wood paneling, siding, and trimming; stainless steel, fabrics and canvas
- all of which are subject to the effects of different climates and use (including
cracking and crazing); osmosis blistering if the original gelcoat surface has been
altered in any way - including repair, application of any coating other than marine
antifouling bottom paint, improper surface preparation for paint, or excessive
sanding or sandblasting.
c. Engines, engine parts, controls, accessories, air conditioning systems,
transmissions, electronics (including the installation thereof unless installed by
Bertram), batteries, appliances, propellers, generators, and any equipment not
manufactured by Bertram. Some of these items are warranted by their
manufacturers as stated in the applicable warranties as supplied by their
manufacturers. The owner shall look exclusively to these manufacturers for
any and all such warranty claims.
d. Yachts which have been used for or subjected to: commercial or charter
service; careless operation, grounding, collision, hurricane conditions or other
extreme forces of nature; military or paramilitary operations; racing, towing,
improper storage, service or maintenance; negligent operation; lack of
maintenance; improper use; use in violation of instructions provided by
Bertram; or use in of Federal, State, or other governmental laws, regulations,
or rules.
e. Any published or announced catalog speeds; fuel consumption; weight;
draft and performance characteristics; since these are estimated or
obtained from test runs.
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