Sail Or Boats recalls
Sail Or Boats boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 5 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Sail Or Boats has one recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard, campaign 800293S issued in December 1980. The recall affected 5 units of 12 FT models due to missing or incorrect persons capacity labeling. Given the limited scope and age of this single campaign, Sail Or Boats presents minimal recall exposure for today's used boat buyers.
All Sail Or Boats recalls
- ⚠ Recall
800293S12/12/1980PERSONS CAPACITY; CAPACITY LABEL
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Sail Or Boats
- Verify that any 12 FT Sail Or Boats model you inspect has a legible capacity placard showing maximum persons and weight limits.
- Cross reference the hull identification number with USCG recall records to confirm the boat was not part of the 5 unit batch from 1980.
- Ask the seller if the capacity label issue was remedied, particularly if the boat dates to the early 1980s.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the capacity placard during prepurchase survey to ensure compliance with current Coast Guard requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has Sail Or Boats had?
Sail Or Boats has one recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard, issued in December 1980 for a capacity labeling defect on 12 FT models.
What was the Sail Or Boats recall about?
The recall addressed missing or incorrect persons capacity labels on 5 units of 12 FT models, which are required by federal law to inform operators of safe loading limits.
Which Sail Or Boats models were recalled?
Only 12 FT models were affected, with a total of 5 units included in the 1980 campaign. No other models or production years appear in USCG recall records.
Should I be concerned about recalls when buying a used Sail Or Boats?
The single recall from 1980 affecting just 5 boats represents minimal risk. Verify the capacity placard is present and legible during your prepurchase inspection, particularly on older 12 FT models.