Labrador Marine Terms of Service

These Terms & Conditions apply to all marine repair, maintenance, and related services performed by Labrador Marine Services (“Contractor”). By scheduling service, allowing access to the vessel, approving work verbally or in writing, or accepting an estimate, the customer (“Client”) agrees to the following:

1. Services: Labrador Marine Services offers including but not limited to:

Dockside repairs, Seasonal commissioning & decommissioning, Battery replacements, Outboard service, annual maintenance, Electrical installation, Fiberglass repair, Winterization. Additional work beyond the initial agreement may be performed with verbal or written authorization. 2. Rates, Deposits & Payment:

Labor Rate: $90 per hour, Supply Fee: $10 minimum applied to all invoices,Deposit: 33% of quoted total due before work begins unless otherwise agreed, Parts, materials, and subcontracted labor billed separately, Payment is due upon completion of work unless otherwise stated in writing

3. Late Payment & Finance Charges:

Unpaid invoices after 10 days will be charged:, 10% late fee per month on the outstanding balance, Client is responsible for recovery, collection, legal filing, and administrative costs, Contractor may withhold the vessel until payment is made in full.

4. Vessel Access & Owner Responsibilities

Client agrees to provide:

Access to vessel, keys, slip/dock, or security credentials, A safe and stable environment for work to be performed, Clear work areas free from valuables or obstruction, Disclosure of known electrical, structural, or operational defects, Contractor is not responsible for lost time due to vessel inaccessibility.

5. Warranty & Limitations

Workmanship is warrantied for 14 days after completion, No warranty on customer-supplied parts or corrosion issues, Contractor does not guarantee future reliability of unrelated systems, Contractor does not provide any warranty outside of factory warranty. Contractor is not liable for damage caused by but not limited to: Pre-existing issues including rot, corrosion, delamination, blistering, fatigue, weather, storms, wind, flooding, freezing, or natural events, fire, theft, sinking, collision, acts of God, or marine hazards beyond control. 

6. Additional Charges

Additional fees may apply for: Emergency or after-hours service, Haul-out, towing, or vessel transport, Environmental or hazardous disposal fees, Scope changes or unexpected failures discovered during work, Client will be informed when practical prior to added costs when additional cost exceeds $200.

7. Emergency Salvage Authorization

If a vessel is sinking, flooding, or in immediate danger, Contractor is authorized to perform emergency intervention. Emergency services may be billed at increased or emergency response rates.

8. Customer-Supplied Parts Waiver

If customer provides replacement parts or components, Contractor does not warranty fit, performance, lifespan, or failure. No liability is assumed for improper manufacturer quality or future malfunction.

9. Photography & Documentation

Contractor may photograph vessel conditions before, during, and after work for documentation or legal protection. Images remain confidential unless required for legal proof.

10. Storage, Abandonment, & Vessel Hold

If payment is not received within 7 days, vessel may be held and storage fees of $50 per day may apply. Vessel may not be launched, moved, removed, or transferred until balance is paid in full.

11. Maritime Lien & Vessel Arrest

Under U.S. Admiralty & Maritime Law, unpaid invoices grant Contractor the right to file a maritime lien against the vessel. Non-payment may result in:

Legal arrest of the vessel, Court-ordered sale to recover debt, Restriction of movement, transfer, or use, Client agrees lien rights exist without written signature and remain enforceable.

15. No Guarantee of Performance Increase

Contractor does not guarantee increased performance, RPM, fuel economy, or top speed after service, only that work was completed to specification.

13. Fuel System & Hazardous Work Disclaimer

Contractor is not responsible for fuel leaks, water intrusion, vapor ignition, contamination, or damage resulting from pre-existing fuel system issues, ethanol breakdown, or improper prior repairs.

14. Freeze / Winter Damage Release

Contractor is not liable for freeze cracking, coolant system failures, or winter-related damage occurring after storage or lay-up, including delayed freeze damage not visible at time of service. Winterization done after the first frost may keep contractor from draining the system completely, contractor is not liable for damages if the system can not be drained completely.

16. Testing & Sea Trial Authorization

Client authorizes Contractor to operate the vessel for testing, docking, sea trial, or troubleshooting. Contractor is not responsible for failure of unrelated systems during operation.

17. Personal Property Waiver

Contractor is not responsible for loss or damage to personal items, fishing gear, electronics, safety equipment, or non-installed accessories left aboard. Customer is responsible for removing all personal items from vessel prior to service.

18. Right to Refuse Work.

Contractor reserves the right to refuse or discontinue service when unsafe conditions exist, when vessel condition prevents effective repair, or if Client fails to comply with payment or access requirements

19. Waiver for Owner-Operated Operation

Once vessel is returned to Client possession, Contractor is not responsible for damage or failure caused by operation, neglect, improper use, or lack of ongoing maintenance.

20. Dispute Resolution Clause

Any dispute arising from service shall first be resolved through mediation prior to court filing, unless related to maritime lien enforcement.

21.Acceptance of Terms

By requesting service, granting vessel access, or approving work, the Client agrees to all terms above.

Signature is not required for enforceability.