What's the cost of a rebuild on a 454... Most it could be? If it Gets the boat sold, the warranty might be worth it. I know stock low hour 454's are not crazy $$.

It's a barging tool to.... Price can move if warranty goes away:

they had a good leakdown. they are extremely clean inside. yes sh!t can happen but these are mild little 420's pretty tough little motors.

Ya but still have drive and Trans issues... If you run a boat the way I do in big water ****s gonna break....

i got a pr of merc 20 hour 454/425's for sale for 7k. old 454 stuff is cheap and everywhere!

Stupid stuff happens I can see a established place like a huge dealer offering a warranty... Not a one man one boat thing .... Asking to lose lots of money.... I'm not stupid....

20 hours can be 3 years for some guys.... So better have a huge chunk of cash sitting just in case.... I can't believe I am the only one that sees this being an issue??? Who offers a warranty on a 87 cig with old stock power?

i sold 40 to 50 boats a year for 8 years for a small business, all speed boat between 25 and 35 footer.

always gave 20 hours full warranty and had once to rebuild an engine after a breakdown...

so in my opinion, it makes sense!

Thought "only Phil's" hands will touch the boat?

Exactly!!! You obviously not a one boat sale shop!! When you sell that many there is lots more money made therefor mkney sitting just in case ... It's fine I'm not losing any so I guess it don't matter!!

yes im starting a shop. yes its my first boat under my name. gotta start somewhere. i back what i build. im going to run the hell out of the boat for the next few weeks to make sure shes solid. if somethings gunna give any time soon, im going to make sure it goes while its still in my hands.