Douglas Marine recalls
Douglas Marine boats have 4 recall campaigns on record across 112 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Douglas Marine Corp has four USCG recall campaigns on record affecting 112 units, spanning from 1980 to 2018. Three of the four campaigns involve fuel system defects in Skater models, including the 32, 46, 380, and 388, with one additional electrical system issue and one noncompliance campaign. Buyers considering a used Douglas Marine boat should verify recall remedy completion by HIN before purchase.
All Douglas Marine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
01R0063S7/2/2001ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
18R6022S10/29/2018FUEL SYSTEM; HULL ID NUMBER
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
800021S1/1/1980NONCOMPLIANCE
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
11R4480SFUEL SYSTEM; FUEL SYSTEM
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Douglas Marine
- Confirm the HIN with the seller and cross reference it against the affected model ranges in campaigns 01R0063S, 18R6022S, 800021S, and 11R4480S
- Request documentation proving recall remedies were completed, particularly for fuel system campaigns on Skater models
- Have a marine surveyor inspect fuel system components and electrical systems regardless of recall status
- Contact Douglas Marine Corp or the USCG if the recall remedy status is unclear
Frequently asked questions
How many Douglas Marine Corp boats have been recalled
Four USCG campaigns have affected 112 Douglas Marine Corp boats total, with the largest campaign (800021S from 1980) covering 89 units and three smaller campaigns affecting 11, 11, and 1 units respectively.
What models are affected by Douglas Marine Corp recalls
Skater models are primarily affected, including the 32 Skater, 46 Skater, 380 inboard, and Skater 388 IB powered boat. Campaign 800021S also affected models in the DUX00000 to 29 range.
What defects led to Douglas Marine Corp recalls
Three campaigns involved fuel system defects, one involved both electrical and fuel system issues, and one was a noncompliance campaign. The fuel system campaigns are the most common safety concern in the recall history.
Should I avoid buying a Douglas Marine Corp boat with a recall
Not necessarily. Verify the specific campaign by HIN, confirm the remedy was completed and documented, and have a surveyor inspect the affected systems. A completed recall remedy should restore the boat to safe operating condition.