Mercury extends recreational outboard warranty to six years

Mercury has backed up the release of its newly styled and engineered V6 FourStroke outboards, and the new high-performance 150hp Pro XS FourStroke outboard, with the announcement of a new comprehensive six-year warranty across the full range of its recreational non-racing outboard engines.

Mercury's new 3+3 = 6 year warranty automatically applies for new outboards in two- and four-stroke configuration purchased in 2018.

The six-year warranty is for recreational users only and extends from the lightest 2.5hp model all the way through to the flagship 350hp Verado outboards.

You will need to have your Mercury engine serviced at an Authorised Service Centre at the recommended servicing intervals to be covered by an additional three-year factory-backed warranty, which now comes on top of the first three years of coverage.

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"Products used in any work, boat rental, time-share ownership or employment-related use, or any use of the product, which generates income, for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes."

There are more details about the Terms and Conditions at the foot of this article and in the link supplied.

TRANSFERABLE AND NON-DECLINING
The full six years of warranty coverage is non-declining, meaning it is the same on the last day as it is on the first. And the new warranty is also fully transferable - it goes with the engine.

If the outboard is sold during the warranty period, the second (or any subsequent) owner also gets to enjoy the peace of mind of the 3+3 = 6 year factory-backed warranty.

Mercury adds that: the warranty that is supported by the strength and service expertise of one of the largest dealer networks in the country; and that servicing your engine according to the recommended schedule and using genuine Mercury parts will improve engine durability and help maintain performance.

Back on the front foot in the competitive outboard market, Mercury says the new 3+3 = 6 year warranty applies to all its Verado, FourStroke, OptiMax and TwoStroke outboard engines because they are built to the same high standard. More on the Mercury Warranty Terms and Conditions.

MERCURY WARRANTY KEY POINTS
Bonus Warranty Conditions:
>> The Mercury Marine specified pre-delivery inspection process for the outboard must be completed and documented by your Dealer. Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration of the product by the Dealer.
>> A Factory Authorised Mercury Dealer must perform the recommended routine servicing/maintenance requirements and repairs and log these with Mercury.
>> The recommended service intervals and maintenance recommendations must be adhered to from purchase date.
>> Genuine Quicksilver parts, oils and lubes must be used.
>> Services must be recorded in your logbook and registered on-line by your authorised dealer.

Modification/Alteration:
>> Products that have been modified or altered from their original production configuration are not eligible for Mercury 6 Year Warranty.
>> Any parts not approved by Mercury Marine may also affect your rights under the 3 year standard factory warranty.

Non-Eligible Products and Uses:
>> Racing and Mercury Performance Products, regardless of length of warranty period. Products used by local, State, or Federal Government, commercial or volunteer agencies.
>> Products used in any work, boat rental, time-share ownership or employment-related use, or any use of the product, which generates income, for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes.

Recommended Service Intervals:
>> First 3 Months: Service Inspection 3 Months or a maximum of 20 Hours of use.
>> Standard Scheduled Services: Every 12 Months from Purchase date Or
maximum of 100 hours, whichever comes first.

Mercury says it is important to follow a regular service interval period (for example, once every 12 months) because in many cases you may clock up less than 100hrs of running during a year. The duration specified for service intervals are in relation to the engine purchase date.

Additional warranty and eligibility information can be found in the service log book and at Mercury.

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