General Marine recalls
General Marine boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 59 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
General Marine Industries has one documented USCG recall campaign from November 1992 affecting 59 units of the 142 PREDATOR model for level flotation stability issues. The campaign is over three decades old, and affected boats built in that era should have been remedied by now. Buyers considering a General Marine Industries boat from the early 1990s should verify recall completion through the HIN and documentation.
All General Marine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
920426S11/17/1992LEVEL FLOTATION; LEVEL FLOTATION STABILITY
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used General Marine
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and verify if it falls within the 1992 affected production run
- Request documentation from the seller showing the flotation remedy was completed, including any marine surveyor reports or service records
- Have a qualified marine surveyor inspect the flotation system and stability characteristics during prepurchase survey
- Contact the USCG or check the Boating Safety Recall Database with your specific HIN to confirm recall status
Frequently asked questions
Does General Marine Industries have any active boat recalls?
General Marine Industries has one USCG recall campaign from November 1992 affecting the 142 PREDATOR model for level flotation issues. Given the age of this campaign, most affected boats should have been remedied decades ago.
Which General Marine Industries models were recalled?
The 142 PREDATOR was the only General Marine Industries model subject to a USCG recall, with 59 units affected in the November 1992 campaign for level flotation stability.
What was wrong with the General Marine Industries 142 PREDATOR flotation system?
The 1992 recall addressed level flotation stability defects in 59 units of the 142 PREDATOR. Buyers should verify the remedy was completed and have the flotation system inspected by a marine surveyor.
Should I avoid buying a General Marine Industries boat because of recalls?
A single recall from over 30 years ago affecting one model is not necessarily a reason to avoid the brand. Verify the specific boat you are considering was either unaffected or properly remedied, and obtain a prepurchase marine survey.