Warranty Claims

Protecting Your Important Investment

Warranties are designed to make people feel safer by ensuring that the mechanical failure of specified components after the original warranty has expired is all completely covered. Clear wording clarifying what is and is not covered, claim limits, how to file a claim, and how your repair will be done are all important features of a good warranty, and should all be considered before signing.

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Bavaria Warranty Guidelines

If, having read through the below guide, you are unsure whether something is covered by warranty then please contact us BEFORE having any work carried out to the boat.

  • Your new boat is covered by a manufactures warranty against all manufacturing defects for 1 year plus a 5 year structural hull guarantee as set out in detail in your HANDOVER NOTES booklet. Please make sure you take the time to read this.
  • Some components of your boat are covered for longer periods of warranty direct with their manufacturer. Such as Volvo, Yanmar, Simrad, B&G, Garmin, Raymarine, Seldon, Elvstrom. For warranty assistance with these components please contact the manufacture directly
  • Warranty does not cover serviceable items or wearing parts. i.e filters, belts, impellors, seals
  • Lifts or travelling costs are not covered under warranty
  • All warranties are on a “return to dealer/manufacturer” basis. If this is not possible at our discretion, we will ask you to submit an estimate from a local contractor to carry out the works.
  • If the defect is found to be due to operator fault, then you will be subject to parts and labour charges
  • All warranty work must be instructed by Clipper Marine. We will not pay any unauthorised charges so please do not instruct any work to be carried out on the boat or engine without Clipper Marines consent
  • All warranty claims must be supported by photos or videos where possible

Warranty Claim Form

Please fill in the form below to start the warranty claim process.

If you have multiple issues or questions about your boat, please send each one as an individual message. This will help both parties to keep track of everything.

If you have already submitted this form in the past for a separate issue, there is no need to re-enter your purchase date & HIN Number etc as we will have these on file.

  • We bought our (new to us) boat from the team at Clipper in Swanwick. Ben and Steve couldn’t have been more helpful and thorough if they had tried. All the jobs identified on survey were done to a great standard and at a fair price. We took delivery of her yesterday, 2 days early, so have the weekend to get used to her and move our belongings on ready to sail away. Fantastic service from start to finish, this is our 8th boat and I cant recommend the team highly enough!!!

    Well done Clipper and thanks again to Ben and Steve for making it so easy!

    Dave J

  • I have been dealing with Ben from Clipper Marine for several years and I must say I have never been disappointed with the results he brings. I placed a boat on the market with him recently and it was sold within a week with no input from myself, I thank you very much for this Ben. 100 % Satisfaction guaranteed

    Simon B

  • I have Just bought a Bavaria moored in Mallorca through Ben at Clipper Marine. Ben was very professional, helpful, friendly and made the whole process smooth. Big thank you to Clipper Marine. I thoroughly recommend them.

    Samantha F

  • We have had a very positive experience selling our boat through Steve Gunn at Clipper Marine. He was calm, efficient and thoroughly professional. We’re very pleased with the outcome.

    Philip T

  • 11 years after purchasing our Bavaria Cruiser 40 from Steve at Clipper we returned to sell her. Steve was extremely helpful, offered great advice and helped us sell our boat for an excellent price in a swift and stress free process. Can’t rate the service highly enough and would definitely recommend using Clipper Marine for your brokerage needs.

    Keiron S

  • Really nice experience. The team at Clipper were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend them.

    Antony P

  • She is a beautiful boat, is now on her maiden cruise around Ireland and is admired by all. I can recommend all the Team at Clipper Marine as utterly professional, trustworthy and conscientious. There have been a number of snag issues which one expects with a new boat but James in Clipper has looked after each and every issue.

    Philip L

  • Have just sold our 2014 Bavaria 41 ‘Indulgence’ through clipper marine. Special thanks to Steve Gunn who handled the whole process effortlessly and professionally. Would recommend clipper marine to any prospective seller!

    Terry W