Gause Built Custom Boats recalls
Gause Built Custom Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 8 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Gause Built Custom Boats Inc has one USCG recall campaign on record: a 2003 navigation lights defect affecting 8 units of the Gause Built 23 model. The limited recall history and small affected fleet suggest isolated quality concerns rather than systemic issues. Buyers of used Gause Built boats should verify whether their specific hull was included in the campaign and confirm remedy completion.
All Gause Built Custom Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
03R0485S8/25/2003NAV LIGHTS
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Gause Built Custom Boats
- Check your HIN against campaign 03R0485S to confirm whether your boat was among the 8 affected Gause Built 23 units.
- If your boat was recalled, request documentation proving the navigation lights defect was remedied by the manufacturer or prior owner.
- Personally verify that all navigation lights are functioning correctly and meet USCG requirements, regardless of recall status.
- Include the navigation lights system in your pre purchase marine survey inspection.
Frequently asked questions
How many boats has Gause Built Custom Boats Inc recalled?
Gause Built Custom Boats Inc has one USCG recall campaign on record (03R0485S from August 2003), affecting 8 units of the Gause Built 23 model for a navigation lights defect.
What was wrong with the Gause Built 23 navigation lights?
The 2003 recall (03R0485S) addressed a navigation lights defect on 8 Gause Built 23 boats. Specific technical details of the failure mode are not published in the campaign record.
Should I avoid buying a Gause Built boat because of the recall?
A single recall affecting 8 boats over two decades does not indicate widespread quality issues. Verify your specific hull was not affected or that the remedy was completed, and have the navigation system inspected.
How do I know if my Gause Built boat was recalled?
Cross reference your hull identification number (HIN) with USCG campaign 03R0485S, which affected only the Gause Built 23 model manufactured around 2003. The manufacturer or USCG can confirm whether your hull was included.