Hells Bay Boatworks recalls
Hells Bay Boatworks boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 3 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Hells Bay Boatworks Inc has one USCG recall on record, campaign 11P052S from December 2013, which affected 3 units of the GLADES SKIFF TILLER model due to a level flotation defect. This is a minimal recall history for a builder, but the flotation issue is safety critical and buyers of affected model years should verify remedy completion. The narrow scope suggests good manufacturing control overall.
All Hells Bay Boatworks recalls
- ⚠ Recall
11P052S12/4/2013LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Hells Bay Boatworks
- Cross reference the HIN against USCG recall campaign 11P052S if you are considering a GLADES SKIFF TILLER built around 2013.
- Request documentation from the seller showing the flotation remedy was completed by an authorized dealer or the factory.
- Have a marine surveyor perform a flotation integrity test during the prepurchase inspection, especially for any tiller GLADES SKIFF from the affected period.
- Contact Hells Bay Boatworks directly with the HIN to confirm recall status and remedy completion if seller records are incomplete.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Hells Bay Boatworks Inc had?
Hells Bay Boatworks Inc has one USCG safety recall on record, campaign 11P052S issued in December 2013, affecting 3 units of the GLADES SKIFF TILLER model for a level flotation defect.
Which Hells Bay models were recalled?
Only the GLADES SKIFF TILLER model was subject to the 2013 recall campaign 11P052S. No other Hells Bay models appear in USCG recall records.
What was the Hells Bay flotation recall about?
Campaign 11P052S addressed a level flotation defect in 3 GLADES SKIFF TILLER units, meaning the foam flotation may not have met Coast Guard requirements to keep the swamped boat level and afloat.
How do I check if a used Hells Bay was part of the recall?
Provide the hull identification number to Hells Bay Boatworks or check the USCG recall database for campaign 11P052S. The recall applied only to GLADES SKIFF TILLER models from the 2013 production window.