Ronnie
Jetboaters Fleet Admiral
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- Location
- SF Bay Area
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2010
- Boat Model
- Limited S
- Boat Length
- 24
@Michael Guzzo , congrats on getting back on the water quickly and at almost no financial cost to you.
I'm guessing since no major parts were replaced that the dealer's standard warranty only covers the services performed (I.e., multiple oil changes and installation of a new battery, soon a new Bimini and ladder). So a future engine failure won't be covered if it can't be traced to these services. If this is correct I'd buy the extended warranty whether it is a yes warranty or not. You can't really lose since its refundable if you don't use it.
I got my boat used and paid $40 to transfer the third party warranty that the previous owner purchased when he bought the boat new. The warranty only covered the engines and hull but a year after I bought the boat both oil coolers started to leak and were replaced under warranty so the transfer cost ended up being some of the best money I ever spent since my out of pocket costs were only a $100 deductible and whatever new oil and filters (perishables not covered by the warranty cost) instead $2,500ish for parts and labor.
On a related note, I used to have water drain out the back after every outing sometimes a cup sometimes a lot more. After plugging the anchor drain hole more often than not nothing comes out of the main drain at the end of a day out boating. So if you have water coming out of the main drain at the end of the day I recommend you start by plugging the anchor locker drain first. Second seal the clean out plug tray in the compartment to minimize any water that washes over the swim deck from leaking into the bilge. Finally, make sure that the clamps which hold the clean out plug tubes to the tray are tight, you can tighten them via the access port in the center of the tray and can seal that port with silicone as well to prevent water from leaking through to the bilge.
Again, congrats on getting back on the water. I hope that this experience has made you stronger and smarter, not turned you off to boating and that you never find yourself in this situation again.
I'm guessing since no major parts were replaced that the dealer's standard warranty only covers the services performed (I.e., multiple oil changes and installation of a new battery, soon a new Bimini and ladder). So a future engine failure won't be covered if it can't be traced to these services. If this is correct I'd buy the extended warranty whether it is a yes warranty or not. You can't really lose since its refundable if you don't use it.
I got my boat used and paid $40 to transfer the third party warranty that the previous owner purchased when he bought the boat new. The warranty only covered the engines and hull but a year after I bought the boat both oil coolers started to leak and were replaced under warranty so the transfer cost ended up being some of the best money I ever spent since my out of pocket costs were only a $100 deductible and whatever new oil and filters (perishables not covered by the warranty cost) instead $2,500ish for parts and labor.
On a related note, I used to have water drain out the back after every outing sometimes a cup sometimes a lot more. After plugging the anchor drain hole more often than not nothing comes out of the main drain at the end of a day out boating. So if you have water coming out of the main drain at the end of the day I recommend you start by plugging the anchor locker drain first. Second seal the clean out plug tray in the compartment to minimize any water that washes over the swim deck from leaking into the bilge. Finally, make sure that the clamps which hold the clean out plug tubes to the tray are tight, you can tighten them via the access port in the center of the tray and can seal that port with silicone as well to prevent water from leaking through to the bilge.
Again, congrats on getting back on the water. I hope that this experience has made you stronger and smarter, not turned you off to boating and that you never find yourself in this situation again.
