Boat Motors & Anchors: warranties compared
14 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
12 of 14 brands cover boat motors & anchors in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 5 years, from Suzuki Marine. 12 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends, and 5 keep something covered for life.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Suzuki Marine65/100Full: 5 yearsNo partial coverage
- 2Garmin45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Composite shaft; Trolling motorUnverified
- 3Lowrance45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Composite shaft; Whole product
- 4Scotty45/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Downrigger
- 5Big Jon40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Big Jon-made metal parts; Plastic parts, motors and accessories
- 6Minn Kota40/100Full: NonePartial: to lifetimePartial covers: Composite shaft; Whole product (with registration); Whole product
- 7Bixpy32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverage
- 8Honda Marine23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Outboard engine (recreational use); Rigging parts
- 9Power-Pole23/100Full: NonePartial: to 5 yearsPartial covers: Blade and Pro II anchors; Sportsman II anchorsUnverified
- 10Mercury18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Outboard engine (recreational use); Corrosion; Outboard engine (commercial use)
- 11Newport15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole trolling motorVaries by model line
- 12Mercury Marine13/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Outboard engine (recreational); Corrosion; Outboard engine (commercial use)
- 13Yamaha Outboards13/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Outboard engine (recreational); Outboard engine (commercial/rental)
- 14Sea Choice13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Water damage5 of 14 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse4 of 14 brands
- Normal wear and tear3 of 14 brands
- Batteries1 of 14 brands
- Fading1 of 14 brands
- Overheating1 of 14 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for boat motors & anchors.
- WalmartMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for boat motors & anchors where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of boat motors & anchors has the best warranty?
On paper, Suzuki Marine scores highest, with 5 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on boat motors & anchors really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
4 of 14 brands require registration for some of their coverage, often within a set number of days. Keep your receipt either way.
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