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SALTY BOATS OF MAINE 9' DINGHY recall (1998)

SAFE LOAD; LEVEL FLOTATION

Model(s)
9' DINGHY
Model year
1998
Recall filed
April 1999
Units affected
35
Builder MIC
SIY
Source
U.S. Coast Guard recall index

What this means if you're buying one

A recall isn't automatically a dealbreaker — but an unrepaired one is. Recalls are filed because a defect can affect safety, so before you put money down on a SALTY BOATS OF MAINE 9' DINGHY, confirm in writing that this campaign was completed. Ask the seller for the repair documentation, or call a SALTY BOATS OF MAINE dealer with the hull identification number (HIN) to verify the fix was performed.

  • Get the HIN and decode it to confirm the exact build year and builder.
  • Ask the seller: “Was recall 981617S completed, and do you have the paperwork?”
  • Have any open safety recall closed out before the sale, not after.

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