Hobie warranty for kayaks & paddleboards
The short version
Hobie covers kayaks & paddleboards in full for 1 year, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is longer than most of the 13 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Hobie's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole board1 year
Varies by model line
Hobie words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- PaddleboardsFull: 1 year. No partial coverage
- KayaksFull: 3 years. No partial coverage
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
- Fading
- Normal wear and tear
Good to know before you buy
- Report a problem to your Hobie dealer within 30 days of noticing it.
- Bring your receipt or registration card as proof of purchase.
- Boats used for rental or commercial work are not covered.
How other brands compare for kayaks & paddleboards
- 1. Old Town45/100 · Full: None
- 2. Pelican Sport45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Ascend43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Retrospec32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 5. Lifetime23/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for kayaks & paddleboards.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- BackcountryOversized and freight items (bikes, kayaks, surfboards, car racks, indoor bikes)90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
Show all 15 stores
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- West MarineMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for kayaks & paddleboards where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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