Salty Boats Of Maine recalls
Salty Boats Of Maine boats have 2 recall campaigns on record across 42 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Salty Boats Of Maine has 2 USCG recall campaigns on record, both issued in 1999, affecting 42 units total across the 14 CC GREAT BAY and 9' DINGHY models. Both campaigns addressed flotation system defects, which compromise vessel stability and occupant safety in flooding or capsize scenarios. Used buyers should verify remedy completion by hull identification number before purchase.
All Salty Boats Of Maine recalls
- ⚠ Recall
981607S5/5/1999LEVEL FLOTATION
What this means before you buy → - ⚠ Recall
981617S4/21/1999SAFE LOAD; LEVEL FLOTATION
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What to check before you buy a used Salty Boats Of Maine
- Locate the hull identification number (HIN) on the transom and verify the manufacturing date against the 1999 campaign window.
- Contact the Coast Guard Boating Safety Recall Database or a marine surveyor to confirm whether your HIN appears in the affected serial ranges.
- Request documentation from the seller proving flotation system inspection or replacement per the recall remedy.
- Commission a marine survey that specifically tests level flotation capacity, especially if remedy completion cannot be verified.
Frequently asked questions
How many Salty Boats Of Maine boats have been recalled?
42 units across 2 campaigns, both from 1999. The 14 CC GREAT BAY had 7 units recalled for level flotation defects, and the 9' DINGHY had 35 units recalled for safe load and flotation issues.
Are Salty Boats Of Maine recalls serious safety issues?
Yes. Both campaigns addressed flotation defects, which directly affect vessel stability and the ability to stay afloat in flooding or capsize conditions.
Which Salty Boats Of Maine models were recalled?
The 14 CC GREAT BAY (7 units, May 1999) and the 9' DINGHY (35 units, April 1999). Both campaigns targeted flotation system compliance failures.
How do I check if a used Salty Boats Of Maine has an open recall?
Cross reference the hull identification number with the USCG recall database or ask a marine surveyor to confirm whether the HIN falls within the affected production ranges from 1999.