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Pelican Sport warranty for kayaks & paddleboards

45/100 Warranty ScoreRanked 2 of 13 brandsVaries by model line
The short version

Pelican Sport doesn't cover everything, but keeps hull and deck (tst models) and hull and deck (rotomolded) covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 13 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.

From Pelican Sport'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: NonePartial: to lifetime
  • Partial coverageHull and deck (TST models)Lifetime
  • Partial coverageHull and deck (rotomolded)5 years
  • Partial coverageHull and deck (blowmolded)2 years
  • Partial coverageCanoe hull2 years
  • Partial coverageAccessories and parts1 year
  • Partial coverageInflatable kayak6 months
Varies by model line

Pelican Sport words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.

  • KayaksFull: None. Partial to lifetime
  • PaddleboardsFull: None. Partial to lifetime
The fine print, decoded

What it leaves out

  • Cracks
  • Normal wear and tear
  • Seams
Good to know before you buy
  • Covers the original buyer only and can't be transferred.
  • Keep your receipt: a valid proof of purchase is required for any claim.
  • Missing or damaged parts must be reported within 30 days of purchase.

How other brands compare for kayaks & paddleboards

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Where you buy it matters

How long stores give you to return it

Longest return window first, for kayaks & paddleboards.

  1. CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  2. Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
  3. evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
  4. BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
  5. BackcountryOversized and freight items (bikes, kayaks, surfboards, car racks, indoor bikes)90 days from delivery
  6. REIMost items90 days
Show all 15 stores
  1. WalmartMost items90 days
  2. Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
  3. ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
  4. Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
  5. Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
  6. Cabela'sMost items60 days
  7. West MarineMost items60 days
  8. Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
  9. 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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