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Outboard Engine Warranty Policy

(Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Mercury, Honda)
Bluewake Outboards

Last updated: 03 – 05 – 2025

This Outboard Warranty Policy applies to all Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Mercury, and Honda outboard motors (“Outboards”) sold by Bluewake Outboards.
All outboards supplied by Bluewake Outboards are brand-new, genuine manufacturer products sourced exclusively through authorized distributor networks.

Bluewake Outboards does not issue its own warranty.
All warranty rights and coverage come directly from the manufacturer.

1. Manufacturer Warranty Only

Each outboard motor is covered by the official manufacturer’s warranty, which protects against:

  • Defects in material

  • Defects in workmanship

  • Internal component failures caused by manufacturing issues

Warranty periods vary depending on brand, horsepower, model series, and region.

Bluewake Outboards honors and supports all legitimate manufacturer warranty claims but does not expand, alter, or override OEM terms.

2. Warranty Duration by Brand

Warranty periods differ by manufacturer. Below are the typical coverage periods:

Yamaha Outboards

  • 3-year factory warranty (standard)

  • Up to 5 years in certain regions or during promotions

Suzuki Outboards

  • 3-year factory warranty for standard recreational use

  • Some regions offer 5- or 6-year extended warranties

Tohatsu Outboards

  • 3-year standard warranty

  • 5-year recreational warranty in selected markets

Mercury Outboards

  • 3-year limited warranty

  • Up to 5 years with promotional or extended coverage

  • Commercial use usually has shorter coverage

Honda Marine Outboards

  • 5-year manufacturer warranty (industry-leading)

  • Requires proper registration and installation

Important:
Exact warranty periods depend on model, category, region, and registration. The warranty certificate or manufacturer website provides the definitive terms.

3. What the Warranty Covers

The manufacturer warranty covers defects related to:

  • Internal mechanical component failure

  • Engine block and internal moving assemblies

  • Gearcase and drivetrain (when failure is due to internal defects)

  • Electrical components against manufacturing faults

  • ECM and ignition components where defective

Repairs must be performed by an authorized service center of the respective brand.

4. What the WarrantyDoes NOT Cover

The manufacturer’s warranty does not apply if issues are caused by:

  • Improper installation

  • Non-authorized technicians performing service

  • Lack of cooling water / overheating

  • Running aground, collision, impact damage

  • Fuel contamination, water in fuel, ethanol-related issues

  • Using non-OEM lubricants or parts

  • Corrosion from improper care or saltwater neglect

  • Electrical issues caused by vessel wiring

  • Racing, competition, or commercial misuse

  • Modifications, tuning, or aftermarket ECU changes

  • Improper propeller matching or overloading

  • Failure to follow maintenance schedule

Outboards must be installed, serviced, and maintained by certified marine professionals to retain warranty validity.

5. Warranty Registration

Warranty registration is completed through the manufacturer or authorized dealer network.

To activate coverage:

  • Provide correct owner information

  • Provide engine serial number(s)

  • Submit proof of purchase

  • Confirm installation details where required

Warranty is valid only after the registration is successfully completed and accepted by the manufacturer.

6. Filing a Warranty Claim

To submit a warranty claim:

Step 1 — Contact an Authorized Dealer

Warranty work must be carried out by an authorized service center of:
Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Mercury, or Honda Marine.

Step 2 — Provide Required Information

You must provide:

  • Engine serial number

  • Proof of purchase

  • Description of the issue

  • Photos or video (when helpful)

  • Maintenance history (logs, receipts)

Step 3 — Diagnostic Evaluation

A certified technician will:

  • Inspect the engine

  • Diagnose whether the issue is due to a manufacturing defect

  • Submit findings to the manufacturer

Step 4 — Manufacturer Decision

Approval, repair authorization, or denial is made solely by the manufacturer, not Bluewake Outboards.

Bluewake Outboards cannot override manufacturer decisions.

7. Costs Not Covered by Warranty

Manufacturer warranties generally do not include:

  • Transportation of the engine to/from a service center

  • Haul-out or boat transport fees

  • Travel time or mobile technician fees

  • Diagnostic labor (if the issue is not covered)

  • Removal or reinstallation labor

  • Propellers, controls, gauges, batteries

  • Wear items (spark plugs, filters, seals, oils)

You are responsible for all non-covered costs.

8. Warranty Void Situations

A warranty may be voided if:

  • Installation was not performed by a qualified technician

  • Engine was used in an application not recommended by manufacturer

  • Serial numbers are removed, altered, or unreadable

  • Unauthorized modifications or tuning were performed

  • Oil levels were insufficient or incorrect

  • Overheating occurred due to user negligence

  • Maintenance schedule was ignored or undocumented

  • The engine was submerged or exposed to storm/flood damage

  • Corrosion occurred due to neglect

Keep maintenance logs and receipts to protect warranty coverage.

9. Bluewake Outboards’ Responsibilities

We guarantee:

  • Authentic, brand-new products

  • Proper documentation

  • Warranty support and guidance

  • Assistance locating authorized service centers

Bluewake Outboards is not responsible for:

  • Warranty decisions made by Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Mercury, or Honda

  • Denied claims

  • Losses due to downtime or vessel inoperability

  • Labor, transport, or diagnostic fees

  • Incorrect installation by third parties

10. Customer Responsibilities

To maintain warranty coverage, customers must:

  • Perform all maintenance according to OEM schedules

  • Use certified technicians for installation and service

  • Use OEM-approved oils, filters, and fluids

  • Handle the engine properly (cooling water supply, flushing, etc.)

  • Avoid overloading or overspeeding the engine

  • Operate the engine under normal marine conditions

  • Keep all purchase receipts and service documentation

Failure to follow these guidelines can void warranty protection.

11. Contact for Warranty Assistance

Bluewake Outboards
Reiherstieg-Hauptdeich
21107 Hamburg, Germany

Phone: +49 1577 9153784
Email: sales@bluewakeoutboards.com
Website: https://bluewakeoutboards.com

We will assist you with locating your nearest authorized service dealer and guiding you through the warranty process.