Mercury warranty for boat motors & anchors
The short version
Mercury doesn't cover everything, but keeps outboard engine (recreational use) and corrosion covered to 3 years. That full coverage is the same as most of the 14 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Mercury's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to 3 years
- Partial coverageOutboard engine (recreational use)3 years
- Partial coverageCorrosion3 years
- Partial coverageOutboard engine (commercial use)1 year
Good to know before you buy
- Warranty work is done by an authorized Mercury dealer.
- Coverage ends 6 years after the engine was made, even if the warranty period hasn't run out.
- Commercial use shortens coverage and drops corrosion coverage (except SeaPro).
- Register your outboard with Mercury after purchase.
How other brands compare for boat motors & anchors
- 1. Suzuki Marine65/100 · Full: 5 years
- 2. Garmin45/100 · Full: None
- 3. Lowrance45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Scotty45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Big Jon40/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
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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