How important is warranty to you?
 

I have the option of buying 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 additional years of Mercury Warranty on my 496HO/XZ powerplants.

The boat is a 2003 37 Active Thunder. For those of you already interested in the boat, what might you like? :D

Seriously; I think I am going to go full tilt, 5 additional years, for a total of 6 from original installation/use. I think the only thing that would hurt me is if the only buyer I can find plans to rip out the powerplants. I appreciate your opinions.

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Is it transferable???

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As long as it's transferrable, a warrantied, turnkey boat is a great thing..

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Yes, fully transferable.

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Warranty is extremely important. I'm sure it has covered many a$$es many times. Ask Nort. His boat breaks all the time. And it being transferable... sounds good to me. It's a no brainier.


Hey NORDEE where you the dork that sent a Formula brochure to the house? :D

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I want it for my own use as well. I planned for this when I purchased the boat. If someone drops that pair of 525EFIs that Philly is selling in my lap, well, that would be cats-ass; however, I just don't see myself really hopping up the boat.

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I bought the five year warranties on our 500 EFI's and the XR's. I got a very good deal on the warranty and it has paid for itself a couple time over. So far I have replaced one motor and one drive all under warranty. I say it is well worth it. :cool:

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If you have a good local Merc service shop you are in business. Very good at no squabble fix or replace.

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The extended Merc Warranties are only as good as the dealer thats servicing them. My .02 cents. Ed :)

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the coast of a drive or 2 would probably pay for it self .

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What's the small print on these 1,2,3,4, & 5 yr warranties stipulate?? Anything to be concerned or wary of Syd? Or maybe (hopefully) there is none! :eek: :)

And .... If you do stumble on a a pair of Philly 5 and a qtrs ... remember me for those 496r's .... I'll take em ((both for $7995.00)) like these :D :D

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The "Passport" warranty underwritten by Marine Innovations will only replace some major items once, from what I understand.

This is the premier extended warranty in the business.
FormulaGuard
Donzi Z-Care
ect.,ect.

They are probably underwriting Merc's Quicksilver extended warranty too, as this would be something that would be cost effective to farm-out to a third party.

Warranty...no matter how it's sliced...is insurance against lo$$ that somebody comes up with a risk factor for, in terms of dollars, and that we all pay for in some sense.

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This is Mercury written Warranty; just extending what I have now. I will be as well covered as I am now. I had Passport before, and so did Docmanrich37, and while I never 'needed' it, Rich did, and said it was a horrible experience.

As for the 496HOs, I will drop them off in your garage njgr8ful; for $20K; each. :D :D

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When we purchased our 2002 Baja 36 Outlaw new, Baja had a promotion that gave us a FREE 5 year extended warranty through PassPort.

Last year we had the port drive fail completely and totally lock up. They replaced the drive with a complete brand new one.

While boating on the coast this last weekend the starboard drive starting making a bad noise.

I pulled it off yesterday and carried it to the dealer along with my warranty papers and he said "no problem, we will take care of it for you". I have not heard back from him yet, but I'm confident they will take care of what ever needs to be done.

We believe there is a bad gear in the top end.

When is comes to auto's, trucks and boats, I think a warranty is a good thing!

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I bought the 5 yr. extended, hoping never to need it and have 1 yr. left when selling. I think a used baot w/ even a little warranty is far more attractive than one w/o.

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I agree, far more attractive on a re-sale of a used boat, no matter how short or long.

Bryan the check is in the mail ... need an address :p BTW .. Do they come w/ any warranty? :p Have fun!

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Original 1 year factory warranty is good until February 05. What's Phil's cell phone number? :D

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So True!!