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How do manufs. seem to know when thier products will fail,, and warranty them to just before that happens? My rig is three seasons old and zero shortcuts with initial rigging. Now have the entire steering system to replace (helm and cylinder) plus the main livewell pump, all now out of warranty, some only 4 months. Can understand the livewell pump, but not the Seastar helm and cylinder. Whatever, as long as we pay, they will play, and we really have no choice. Just doesn't seem right, considering the costs.
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2005 McKee 23 TE/FS with 200 Zukes
50 Ton Masters with Towing Endorsement.
It is important that you research how a mfgr honors warranty before buying a new boat. There are some with lotsa horror stories and some with lotsa praises. That being said, choosing a good dealer can make a world of difference. Some dealers feel that when a boat leaves a lot, their responsibility is gone. In a way this is true; but a good dealer will fight for you when it comes to warranty support.
Also, warranties split the boat into many pieces; deck, hull, motors, controls, electronics, fittings, etc and each has it's own tale.
If you think boating ain't fair, you ought to read my divorce decree.
If they do-not honor the warranty. See if rebuild kits is available Helm has only 3 or 4 O ring & a plastic bushing & Piston few more O ring should be EZ re-build
If they do-not honor the warranty. See if rebuild kits is available Helm has only 3 or 4 O ring & a plastic bushing & Piston few more O ring should be EZ re-build
How do manufs. seem to know when thier products will fail,, and warranty them to just before that happens? ..............
You don't really believe that they do that, do you?
Warranties are meant to cover defects in workmanship and materials, not to guarantee that the product will never break or wear out. Usually these defects become apparent within a few weeks or months of first use.
And consider this - The manufacturer's cost in providing a warranty is built in to the price of the product. Longer warranty - higher initial price.
How do manufs. seem to know when thier products will fail,, and warranty them to just before that happens? ..............
You don't really believe that they do that, do you?
Warranties are meant to cover defects in workmanship and materials, not to guarantee that the product will never break or wear out. Usually these defects become apparent within a few weeks or months of first use.
And consider this - The manufacturer's cost in providing a warranty is built in to the price of the product. Longer warranty - higher initial price.
Except for Moen faucets. Lifetime, no questions asked. Even for the internal cartridge that DOES wear out.
Warranty - how do they know??? 
