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• Damage caused by any improper alteration or modification to
the boat or trailer or any of its component parts or accessories,
including damage resulting from alteration, modification, repair or
replacement in such a way as to increase the cubic-inch capacity
or horsepower output of the engine and boat as originally manu-
factured;
• Damage caused by the use of improper or contaminated fuel or
fluids;
• Damage caused by the use of customer-applied chemicals or
accidental spills;
• Damage caused by failure to maintain the boat in accordance
with the maintenance provisions in the Owner’s Manual or im-
proper maintenance or repairs to the boat, by a service facility,
Purchaser or any other person or entity;
• Damage caused by the failure to comply with any recall or re-
quest for repair as directed by MasterCraft;
• Damage resulting from the use of the boat for any racing, speed,
commercial competition or performance demonstration;
• Damage resulting from use of the boat for rental, commercial or
industrial purposes;
• Damage to hardware and other components fastened or adhered
to the hull, deck or liner;
• Damage caused by fire, theft, freezing, vandalism, explosion,
lightning, wind, hail storms, flooding or any other type of natural
disaster or weather;
• Damage caused by use of any non-MasterCraft trailer to trans-
port, move or store the boat;
• Damage caused by improper support of the boat on davits, a
hoist system or boat lift of any kind;
• Damage to paints, varnishes, gel coat surfaces and colors,
chrome-plated or anodized finishes, floor and floor covers and
any other surface coatings, as well as damage due to in-water
storage without proper barrier coat and bottom paints. (Note:
although MasterCraft uses the highest grade gel coat materi-
als, a condition may develop where the bottom of the boat may
show signs of discoloration and/or blisters if the boat is left in the
water for long periods of time, i.e., in excess of thirty (30) days.
Therefore, a proper barrier coat and bottom paint should be used
whenever it is anticipated that the boat will be left in the water for
an extended period of time, i.e., in excess of thirty (30) days);
• Damage to the trailer and its parts or components due to abra-
sions, rock chips, rust, improper care or maintenance, or use in
salt or brackish water;
• Damage caused by dealer-installed options or accessories;
• Standard maintenance items that wear with use and must be
periodically replaced or replenished, including but not limited to:
1. Battery(ies);
2. Light bulbs;
3. Fuses;
4. Spark plugs;
5. Spark plug wires;
6. Fuel filter;
7. Air filter;
8. Oil filter;
9. Engine oil;
10. Transmission fluid;
11. Engine belts;
12. Antifreeze;
13. Raw water impeller;
14. Ballast impellers;
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