Carolina Boat recalls
Carolina Boat boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 71 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Carolina Boat Co has two USCG safety recalls on record, both addressing flotation deficiencies in small aluminum and wooden skiffs from the early 1980s and 1990s. The 1981 campaign covered 40 units of a 14 foot wooden skiff that failed level flotation requirements, while the 1992 campaign addressed capacity labeling and flotation in 31 units of the model 1448. These older, low volume recalls are typical of small regional builders from that era, but any used Carolina Boat Co from these model years warrants verification that the flotation remedy was completed.
All Carolina Boat recalls
- ⚠ Recall
920391S7/21/1992LEVEL FLOTATION; LABEL CAPACITY
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
820119S10/28/1981FAILED LEVEL FLOTATION
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What to check before you buy a used Carolina Boat
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and check if it falls within the 1448 or 14 foot wooden skiff model lines from 1981 to 1992.
- Request documentation from the seller showing that flotation repairs or capacity label corrections were completed per the USCG remedy instructions.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the flotation foam and capacity plate during the prepurchase survey, especially on any Carolina Boat Co built before 1995.
- Cross reference the HIN against USCG recall databases to confirm whether the specific hull was part of either campaign 920391S or 820119S.
Frequently asked questions
How many Carolina Boat Co boats have been recalled?
71 units across two USCG campaigns, both addressing flotation and capacity labeling issues in small skiffs built between 1981 and 1992.
What models are affected by Carolina Boat Co recalls?
The 1992 recall covered the model 1448, while the 1981 recall affected a 14 foot wooden skiff. Both were flotation related deficiencies in aluminum and wooden hull construction.
Should I avoid buying a used Carolina Boat Co because of recalls?
Not necessarily. The recalls are limited to specific early 1980s and 1990s skiff models and affect a small number of units. Verify the HIN, confirm remedy completion, and have a surveyor inspect flotation during prepurchase.
How do I know if my Carolina Boat Co has an open recall?
Decode the HIN to identify the model year and hull number, then cross check against USCG campaign 920391S for 1448 models or 820119S for 14 foot wooden skiffs. Documentation from the original owner or dealer showing remedy completion is the best proof of closure.