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New Engine Cost vs Extended Warranty??

jared24

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So my YES warranty is up at the end of this year so I've been looking at some aftermarket extended warranty's. Well I've been quoted anywhere between $1800 to $3000 for a 2 yr term. One company offers $690 for just engine protection for 2 years.

My question, has anyone replaced or have an idea of what a full engine replacement (single 1.8L engine) would cost? I know labor is going to add to the total but just a rough estimate? Trying to weigh the risk/rewards of buying a warranty, rolling the dice without one, or upgrading boats at this years boat show.

Thanks in advance for any help!
 

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I have heard prices anywhere from 7000 to 12000 for engine replacement after chain failure
 

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I just extended my 15 FZS YES warranty till 2021 for 700 bucks it was a 3 year extention for the 1 year YES that came with the ski when i bought it.
My 16 AR240 came with a 3 year YES for free when i got it
 

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I just extended my 15 FZS YES warranty till 2021 for 700 bucks it was a 3 year extention for the 1 year YES that came with the ski when i bought it.
My 16 AR240 came with a 3 year YES for free when i got it
Yea I got the 5 years of YES when I bought the boat but I don't believe Yamaha will add any past that...
 

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How much have you used your Yes warranty? If a lot I an aftermarket extended warranty may be worth it to you. If not I wouldn't bother. I would read the fine print as well if you are banking on an aftermarket warranty to cover you for engine replacement. There may be a lot of hoops you have to jump through that you were unaware of.
 

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I would NEVER, EVER, EVER buy a 3rd party warranty. I have been burned by them either going out of business, OR, coming up with a multitude of fine print reasons that allow them to refuse, or only partially pay coverage. It is just an insurance policy, and a total waste of money in most cases! JMHO!
 
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