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Return Policy

Effective Date: August 4, 2025

Thank you for choosing Boat Builder Central. We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. Please review our updated Return Policy below for important guidelines and procedures.

Return Eligibility

You may return most items within 14 days of the purchase date, provided they are in new, unused condition, with all original tags and packaging intact.

To initiate a return, please email orderdesk@boatbuildercentral.com with your order number and reason for return. Once approved, ship your item securely in its original packaging to:

Boat Builder Central
Attn: Returns
7485 Commercial Circle
Fort Pierce, FL 34951
United States

Shipping & Handling

  • Unless an item is defective or damaged, return shipping costs are your responsibility.
  • If the item is defective or was shipped incorrectly, we will provide and reimburse return shipping.
  • For returns exceeding $75 in value, we strongly recommend using a trackable shipping method or purchasing shipping insurance. Please note that refunds are only processed after return receipt.

Processing Time & Refunds

  • Upon receiving and inspecting your returned item, we will notify you by email regarding your refund or exchange status.
  • Please allow up to 5 business days for processing.
  • Refunds are issued to the original payment method and may take 1–2 billing cycles to appear, depending on your credit card company or bank.

Non-Returnable Items

The following items cannot be returned or exchanged due to their digital or custom nature:

  • Plans
  • CNC Kits
  • Paint & paint additives
  • Electrical components
  • Custom-built accessories

If you receive a defective item in any of these categories, please contact us immediately at orderdesk@boatbuildercentral.com
or call us at 772-742-8536 to address the issue.

Exchanges

  • We do not offer direct exchanges through our return portal.
  • If you’d like a different size or item, please return the original item for a refund, then place a new order through our website.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our Return Policy or need assistance with a return:

Boat Builder Central

Boat Builder Central

Boat Builder Central is a leader in the professional and Do-It-Yourself boat building and repair industries. We are a family owned & operated business based in  Florida and have been supplying and assisting builders and boat enthusiasts for over 30 years.

The most important asset you’ll find is our team of boat building specialists who are eager to assist you. We support our worldwide customer base by including our knowledge online. In fact, we have built an online library of how-to documents and tutorials to share with our customers. If you need more help, we’re just a phone call or email away.

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