Fish Brothers Marine Service recalls
Fish Brothers Marine Service boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 7 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Fish Brothers Marine Service has one Coast Guard recall on record, issued in 2004 for basic flotation and engine space defects in the 19 FOOT BARRELBACK model. The campaign affected 7 units built during that period. Buyers considering a used Fish Brothers Marine Service from this era should verify the remedy was completed by the previous owner.
All Fish Brothers Marine Service recalls
- ⚠ Recall
04R0145S10/28/2004BASIC FLOTATION; ENGINE SPACE
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Fish Brothers Marine Service
- Locate the HIN and cross reference it against recall 04R0145S to confirm whether your target boat was included in the affected 7 units.
- If the boat was part of the campaign, request documentation from the seller proving the flotation and engine space remedy was performed by an authorized facility.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the flotation system and engine compartment for compliance with Coast Guard standards, regardless of documented repair status.
- Check the hull structure around the engine space for any secondary damage or moisture intrusion that may have occurred before the original defect was corrected.
Frequently asked questions
How many Fish Brothers Marine Service boats have been recalled
One recall campaign has been issued for Fish Brothers Marine Service boats. The 2004 campaign affected 7 units of the 19 FOOT BARRELBACK model for flotation and engine space defects.
What was wrong with the Fish Brothers Marine Service 19 FOOT BARRELBACK
The Coast Guard issued recall 04R0145S in October 2004 for basic flotation and engine space defects. The specific nature of the flotation inadequacy would be documented in the remedy instructions provided to dealers at the time.
Should I avoid buying a Fish Brothers Marine Service boat
A single recall from 2004 affecting 7 units does not indicate systemic quality problems. Verify the HIN to see if the boat you are considering was part of the campaign, and confirm remedy completion with documentation or a surveyor inspection.
How do I check if a used Fish Brothers Marine Service boat was recalled
Cross reference the hull identification number with Coast Guard recall 04R0145S, which covers 19 FOOT BARRELBACK models built around 2004. Your marine surveyor or the Coast Guard Boating Safety Recall Database can confirm whether a specific HIN was included.