| If you purchased a defective boat that is covered | | | | 'diagnosis' should outline the condition of the boat at |
| by a warranty, you are protected by the same laws | | | | the time of purchase. The owner owner should give |
| that cover cars, bikes, RVs, computers and many | | | | you a written assurance that the boat is seaworthy |
| other items in California - the California Boat Lemon | | | | and will not develop serious problems within a certain |
| Law. This means that sellers are discouraged from | | | | period of time. This period can be mutually agreed |
| selling boats that will break down soon after | | | | upon. |
| purchase. the California Boat Lemon Law is | | | | You cannot exercise 'lemon' rights for a boat if you |
| considered a form of fraud protection. | | | | bought it without having its defects highlighted. This |
| It is important to retain the bill of sale from a seller | | | | will release the seller from any responsibility by what |
| when buying a boat. This holds true even if the boat | | | | is legally called 'caveat emptor' - you have bought the |
| is secondhand. If the boat is used, you should also | | | | boat with all present and future defects. |
| obtain an evaluation statement by a qualified expert. | | | | If the boat is new, it should come with a warranty |
| A good mechanic should check out the engine, the | | | | that includes a money-back option. If it is a |
| hull's integrity and other aspects important to a boat. | | | | replacement/repair-only warranty, you may have no |
| The statement the mechanic gives you after this | | | | recourse but to settle for another lemon. |