Sea Raider recalls
Sea Raider boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 1,249 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
Sea Raider has one federal recall on record, campaign 820020S from March 1984, affecting 1,249 SR 155 units for a level flotation defect. The campaign was marked as moving ahead by August 1985, indicating remedy efforts were underway at that time. Buyers considering a used Sea Raider SR 155 from the early 1980s should verify whether the remedy was completed on the specific hull.
All Sea Raider recalls
- ⚠ Recall
820020S3/5/1984LEVEL FLOTATION; MOVING AHEAD AS OF 8/85
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used Sea Raider
- Decode the HIN to confirm the model year and whether your hull falls within the affected SR 155 production run.
- Request documentation from the seller showing the flotation remedy was completed, or contact the builder or a surveyor familiar with the campaign.
- Have a marine surveyor inspect the flotation system during the prepurchase survey, especially on any SR 155 built in 1983 or 1984.
- Check for any signs of water intrusion or compromised buoyancy in the hull during a sea trial or static float test.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sea Raider boat recalls are there?
Sea Raider has one federal recall on record, campaign 820020S issued in March 1984 for a level flotation defect on the SR 155 model.
Which Sea Raider models were recalled?
The SR 155 model was subject to the 1984 flotation recall, affecting 1,249 units. No other Sea Raider models appear in federal recall records.
What was wrong with the Sea Raider SR 155?
The recall addressed a level flotation defect, meaning the foam or air chambers intended to keep the boat afloat in a swamped condition may not have met Coast Guard standards. The campaign was moving ahead as of August 1985.
Should I avoid buying a used Sea Raider because of the recall?
Not necessarily. The recall is over 40 years old and was limited to the SR 155 model. If you are considering an SR 155 from that era, verify the remedy was completed and have a surveyor inspect the flotation system during your prepurchase survey.