Mercury Marine warranty for boat motors & anchors
The short version
Mercury Marine doesn't cover everything, but keeps outboard engine (recreational) 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. Some of this coverage only applies if you register the product.
From Mercury Marine'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)Only if you register3 years
- Partial coverageCorrosionOnly if you register3 years
- Partial coverageOutboard engine (commercial use)Only if you register1 year
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Stopping working from outside causes
- Water damage
Good to know before you buy
- Coverage does not start until the motor is registered with Mercury; ask your dealer to confirm.
- Claims must go through an authorized Mercury repair shop.
- Haul-out, towing and storage costs are not covered.
- Racing the motor, even by a prior owner, voids the warranty.
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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