Extended Waranty on Honda 225's

Mugzy · 06-26-2003, 04:35 AM

Need some advice on extended warranties. I am scheduled to take delivery of 2003 WorldCat 270TE this Saturday. It is powered with twin Honda 225's. I thought the extende three year warranty was from Honda but when I recieved my paperwork I see that it is administered by First Protection Services. I am spending right around 4k for warranty right now. Is this a good idea or is it just another add on. Any thoughts or experiences with extended warranties would be appreciated.

Mugzy

Sea Wolf · 06-26-2003, 04:58 AM

I wouldn't purchase a new boat without and extended warranty on the drive train! I have owned two (2) new boats, and the extended warranty has paid for itself many times over! One boat had 5.7 engine problems, and the other boat had drive problems. Don't leave the dock without it!!!!!----Greg

sea_slueth · 06-26-2003, 05:03 AM

I too have twin Honda's and from what I am hearing, they are historically trouble free.

I guess having an extra 3 years of warranty is not a bad thing, but if you can find a cheaper plan, do so.

When purchasing a car, Saturn and Jeep tried to stuff an extended warranty down my throat. My response was that my auto insurance company Geico offered a plan that was significantly less.

Not sure is it applies to outboards, but Geico insured both cars for up to 100K on all major mechanical problems for less than 100 dollars a year.

They covered my altenator and battery under their major mechanical plan.

Not sure if it helps, just my 2 cents.

Mr Twister · 06-26-2003, 06:00 AM

I think First Protection Services is the same company that is covering the Ficht Ram 4 year extended warranty . It cost me 1575 for those extra 4 years. I would do a google search and compare prices.

worldcat270te · 06-27-2003, 09:29 PM

Its not a bad idea to get the warranty from what i have seen about boat motors get it ! The honda's are great motors! Hopefully u will never have to use the warranty

jsavit7988 · 06-28-2003, 04:19 AM

i think its a good idea to get it.I just got two suzuki 4 strokes with the extended warranty. The price was $2800.00 but it gives you alittle peace of mind in the long run. good luck with your boat!!!

omcfrank · 06-28-2003, 04:30 AM

you might want to check but i belive you can still purchase that WARENTY AT ANY TIME DURING THE FACTORY WARENTY AND SHOP AROUND FOR THE SAME COVERAGE

mid west boat dealer since1957 mom and pop shop johnson/evienrude Honda