Marlin Boats Wa recalls
Marlin Boats Wa 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.
Marlin Boats Wa has one recorded USCG safety recall, campaign 800219S issued in 1980, affecting 3 units of the MINI BOAT model for a horsepower or nameplate issue. The recall is over four decades old and covered a very small production run, so the practical risk for today's used buyer is minimal unless you are considering a 1980 era MINI BOAT.
All Marlin Boats Wa recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800219S9/9/1980HORSEPOWER; #NAME
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Marlin Boats Wa
- Confirm the model and year of any Marlin Boats Wa you are considering; the 1980 recall applies only to the MINI BOAT.
- Decode the HIN to verify the hull manufacture date and check whether the boat falls within the affected 3 unit production window.
- If the boat was part of the recall, ask the seller for documentation proving the horsepower or nameplate remedy was completed.
- Request a marine survey to identify any powertrain or labeling discrepancies, especially on older Marlin Boats Wa models.
Frequently asked questions
How many Marlin Boats Wa recalls have been issued?
One USCG safety recall, campaign 800219S in 1980, covering 3 units of the MINI BOAT for a horsepower or nameplate concern.
What Marlin Boats Wa models were recalled?
Only the MINI BOAT model was affected, in a September 1980 campaign limited to 3 units.
Should I worry about Marlin Boats Wa recalls when buying used?
The single recall is 46 years old and affected just 3 boats, so the risk is negligible unless you are buying a 1980 MINI BOAT. Always decode the HIN and ask for remedy documentation if the boat matches the recall window.
Where can I verify whether a Marlin Boats Wa boat was recalled?
Decode the HIN to confirm the manufacture date, then cross reference USCG recall 800219S. A marine surveyor or the Coast Guard Boating Safety Recall Database can confirm whether your hull was included in the 3 unit campaign.