Giii Boats recalls
Giii Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 119 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Giii Boats has one USCG recall on record from October 2000, affecting 119 units across three models (PF165C, PRO170, PRO185) for a level flotation defect. This single campaign represents a limited safety issue more than two decades old. For buyers considering a used Giii Boats from that era, verifying remedy completion is prudent but the scope is narrow.
All Giii Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
000214S10/6/2000LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Giii Boats
- Cross reference your boat's model and HIN manufacturing date against the affected trio: PF165C, PRO170, and PRO185 built around 2000.
- Request documentation from the seller showing the flotation remedy was completed by an authorized dealer or the factory.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect flotation foam condition during prepurchase survey, especially on any boat from the recall window.
- If remedy status is unknown and the boat falls in the affected range, budget for verification or repair before taking delivery.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Giii Boats had?
One USCG safety recall campaign (000214S) issued in October 2000 for level flotation defects on 119 boats.
Which Giii Boats models were recalled?
The PF165C, PRO170, and PRO185 models manufactured around 2000. No other Giii Boats models appear in USCG recall records.
What was the flotation recall about?
The 2000 campaign addressed level flotation defects, meaning the foam flotation system may not have met Coast Guard standards for keeping the boat level if swamped or flooded.
Should I avoid buying a used Giii Boats because of the recall?
Not necessarily. The single recall is limited to three models from 2000 and likely remedied long ago. Verify remedy completion via HIN and consider a surveyor inspection if the boat falls in the affected range.