Yamaha doubles warranty for commercial users

Yamaha has just supplied 10 outboard engines to the Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue for use in flood rescue operations in that low-lying part of the UK.

Despite the tough working conditions which many of these commercial outboards operate in, Yamaha know that if maintained correctly these engines will live up to their reputation for reliability. Yamaha has now demonstrated its belief in these products by announcing a new 2 Year Commercial Warranty programme, doubling the existing outboard Commercial Warranty period.

The new 2 Year Commercial Warranty covers all Yamaha outboard engines, both four-stroke and two-stroke models, supplied by Yamaha Motor (UK) Ltd and used in UK waters. To qualify, the recommended outboard service schedule must be adhered to and engines need to be maintained throughout the period by an authorised Yamaha outboard dealership and must only use Genuine Yamaha service parts and Yamalube oil during the warranty period, as only these products can be guaranteed to be made to the same high standards as the engines themselves.

The announcement of the 2 Year Commercial Warranty comes as Yamaha also recently increased the choice of four-stroke engines with the introduction of three new X-shaft variants of the popular F70, F80 and F100 models for 2012 that are sure to be popular with commercial users. These X-shaft engines are suitable for larger, more substantial craft with 25” transom heights, common on many commercial boats and working catamarans.

Yamaha has also been working to ensure key models from across its 2-stroke and 4-stroke range have met required MED standards and are now supplied with the appropriate Wheelmark identification attached. The MED Directive includes a range of standards that outboards fitted to rescue craft need to meet, including Cold Start and Water Drench tests.