Wisconsin Boat Lemon Laws
Only a few states have specific boat lemon laws, however the national lemon law (Magnuson Moss Warranty Act) covers almost all consumer products, including boats purchased in Wisconsin, as long as the product costs more than $25 and it is intended primarily for consumer-type use. While not a specific state Wisconsin Boat Lemon Law, recreational boats fit that definition. This applies so long as you bought the boat new and it came with a written warranty. It does not matter if your defects related to the hull, equipment, or another part of the boat. The federal lemon law covers the whole boat. It also covers used boats purchased in Wisconsin, as long as the warranty was transferred to you and it was still in effect when your defects arose.
Though not specifically a Wisconsin Boat Lemon Law, other laws cover boats in some states. The Uniform Commercial Code governs sales in 49 states, and contains an implied warranty of merchantability, requiring that goods be reasonably fit and meet prevailing standards in the trade. Where a boat is seriously defective, a claim may be made unless the boat was sold As-Is. To inquire as to specific state of Wisconsin Boat Lemon Law, please consult a lemon law attorney for the date of Wisconsin, or a related consumer lawyer. Links to such resources may be seen throughout this blog. For more info, you may also visit Lemon Law WI.
