Warranty On Outboards

[Pittsburgh]

As most here know 


My SL21 has The 4 Stroke F90 Yamaha 


Have To Say I Love It 


But I Love Warranties and Guarantees and ..........


Never Had An Evinrude but I have to say I love the warranty 


Is it just me ?


One of the biggest factors for me to buy a Bennington is the quality of the build and the same warranty and guarantee for every pontoon from The Q to The S Series - 7 Years Couldn't Be Happier  


Many say Yamaha is The Best of The Best 


I am happy but that warranty and guarantee gives me the security I love 


What are your thoughts??

 

[Indian_Lake_Bum]

The boat has a full 7 year of warranty bow to stern but our motor's factory warranty runs out after only 3.  My question for everyone that has a yamaha 150 is the extended warranty worth it?  What have been problems that you have had with your 150 and at how many hours use on it?


We can buy the extended 3 years of Y.E.S. factory warranty for the 150 yet as the remainder of the original factory warranty hasn't expired yet.  Only problem is that it's over $1500 for the 3 years if we buy through our dealer or a little more if straight through yamaha.  


Do I go for the extended warranty (on a motor that hasn't missed a beat in 350 hours of use) and spend the $1500 or do I just put that 1500 away in a back pocket for something else.  That 1500 could be used for 5 years of wintering (with a little to spare) or could be used for the next 3 years worth of fuel (at our current rate of use and fuel dock prices).

 

[SEMPERFI8387]

That's always one of those loaded questions. $1500 isn't much when it comes to a boat motor "repair". I've always been in the mindset, if something's gonna go though, it's probably gonna do it early (during warranty). Those warranties (like any) is law of averages. 500 people buy it, 50 get used. 


I'd sooner put $40 a month in a jar as a repair fund, for "just in case". 

 

[cwag911]

I would personally bank the $1500.00. The only extended warranty we've ever purchased was for our new induction stove. It was $129.00 for 5 extra years and covered everything including replacement if it was not repairable. Not bad for a $3500.00 stove.

 

[mattb]

My Suzuki came with 3 factory and then 3 more on a promo during boat show.  I think much like most new car engines, you could get thousands of hours if properly maintained.  You know it wont over rev because of computer controls.  Oil & temp. warnings and Internal monitoring and diagnostics help prevent or minimize issues.  The biggest issue for me would be buying the specialty tools necessary for repair, that could easily add up to hundreds,..if not more.  Extended warranties are most definitely a money maker for the OEMs, otherwise they wouldn't sell them.  Just another insurance policy.  That jar's interest rates are about as good as the banks nowadays.    

 

[myv10]

Buying a factory service manual is always a good investment. Usually less than $200,The manuals have everything you would want to know about the motor. This is a factory manual, not the after market versions.

 

[mattb]

Buying a factory service manual is always a good investment. Usually less than $200,The manuals have everything you would want to know about the motor. This is a factory manual, not the after market versions.

I agree.

 

[Alicedream]

Yamaha has very reliable motors I have read and my dealer has stated they have the lowest warranty claims in the industry. I would pocket the money and enjoy your boat.

 

[Havasu]

The boat has a full 7 year of warranty bow to stern but our motor's factory warranty runs out after only 3.  My question for everyone that has a yamaha 150 is the extended warranty worth it?  What have been problems that you have had with your 150 and at how many hours use on it?


We can buy the extended 3 years of Y.E.S. factory warranty for the 150 yet as the remainder of the original factory warranty hasn't expired yet.  Only problem is that it's over $1500 for the 3 years if we buy through our dealer or a little more if straight through yamaha.  


Do I go for the extended warranty (on a motor that hasn't missed a beat in 350 hours of use) and spend the $1500 or do I just put that 1500 away in a back pocket for something else.  That 1500 could be used for 5 years of wintering (with a little to spare) or could be used for the next 3 years worth of fuel (at our current rate of use and fuel dock prices).

I had twin Yami 150's on my SW boat.  They both worked flawlessly for four years without a hiccup.  They were easily the most reliable and smoothest running motors I've ever owned (I love my F350 but haven't owned it long enough to give up the "props" to the 150's).  If it was any other motor I might seriously consider the extended warranty.  I'm not sure how many hours you have on your 150 but considering how mine performed I think I'd take my chances without the extended warranty.  I'm really not an extended warranty guy.  I rarely get them.  I got the free extended warranty (6 years - Yamaha promotional gig) on my 150's and never had to use it.  I got the same free extended warranty on my F350 and so far haven't had to touch it (other than the initial 20 hour service).  Last I heard the guy that bought my SW boat with the 150's hasn't had one problem with the motors.  Not sure how many hours are on them but it's easily over 200.  Just my .02.

 

[Indian_Lake_Bum]

Our  2014 yamaha 150 has right around 350 hours on it so far.  Other than the 20 hour service and the annual winterizing (oil - filter - lower unit oil - fuel/water filter - fuel stabil) has been all we've done to it so far.  This season we will probably get the water impeller done (might try that one myself if I can borrow a trailer) since we are over the recommended 300-350 hours for replacement.  Dealer quoted cost on that repair will be pushing the $500 range just for impeller replacement......less than $100 in parts......the rest is labor and the cost to pull our boat.  If I can find a trailer a new fuel filter under the cowl and a fresh set of plugs  (+ any other service that is due) will probably be in order as well.


Have to keep reminding myself of all the good times we've had out on the boat when it comes down to expensive (normal) boat maint.

 

[Pittsburgh]

Love the Fall Picture Indian Lake, absolutely beautiful.


 I have 140 hours was thinking about having impeller replaced, so far no complaints on maintenance.


I routinely have the tubes cleaned and  will be getting boat detailed this year 


Always important that it looks good and runs good (lol) 

 

[cwag911]

Our  2014 yamaha 150 has right around 350 hours on it so far.  Other than the 20 hour service and the annual winterizing (oil - filter - lower unit oil - fuel/water filter - fuel stabil) has been all we've done to it so far.  This season we will probably get the water impeller done (might try that one myself if I can borrow a trailer) since we are over the recommended 300-350 hours for replacement.  Dealer quoted cost on that repair will be pushing the $500 range just for impeller replacement......less than $100 in parts......the rest is labor and the cost to pull our boat.  If I can find a trailer a new fuel filter under the cowl and a fresh set of plugs  (+ any other service that is due) will probably be in order as well.


Have to keep reminding myself of all the good times we've had out on the boat when it comes down to expensive (normal) boat maint.

If it has iridium plugs I wouldn't bother changing them. The plugs in our Honda are iridium and when I went to replace them after 7 years, they were no different than new ones. Found them on ebay much less expensive than anywhere.