STURTEVANT, Wis., January 3, 2003 - Bombardier is offering a 2003 Boat Show Promotion through which participants will receive 7-year coverage on Evinrude and a 4-year coverage on Johnson 40 horsepower and larger outboard engines for recreational use in the United States or Canada from a participating dealer, the company announced on Thursday, January 2.
Consumers can select one of the following options:
- A retail rebate (on Evinrude product US$7/hp; on Johnson US$4/hp)
- An extended protection plan providing a total of 7 years protection on Evinrude (3-year limited non-declining warranty from Bombardier, plus a 4-year extended service protection plan)
- A total of 4 years protection on Johnson (2-year limited non-declining warranty on Johnson 2-stroke plus a 2-year extended service protection plan; 3-year limited non-declining warranty on Johnson 4-stroke plus a 1-year extended service protection plan
The promotion covers the purchase of a new, unregistered 2002 or 2003 Evinrude or Johnson, stated the company. Outboards must be purchased or ordered between December 15, 2002 and April 15, 2003. Purchase is limited to three outboards per person.
Bombardier claimed this offer constitutes the best direct injection (DI) protection program in the industry.
The boat show promotion comes just 18 months after Bombardier began producing Evinrude/Johnson outboard engines, the company pointed out.
"Offering this length of protection plan reflects our success in manufacturing products that set a new standard for durability, quality and reliability," said the company.