Mercury Marine Extends its ‘Best Built. Mercury Backed.’ Sales Event

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (April 17, 2008) – Mercury Marine is kicking off the 2008 boat and engine selling season with a splash by extending its industry-leading ‘Best Built. Mercury Backed.’ sales event through June 28, 2008.

Consumers who have purchased or will purchase qualifying Mercury outboard engines between Aug. 15, 2007, and June 28, 2008, and who register their engine warranty by July 15, 2008, will receive extended warranties at no additional cost.

Consumers who purchase FourStroke engines ranging from 25 hp to 300 hp, including Verado and Jet engines, will receive an additional two-year warranty for a total five-year limited factory-backed, non-declining warranty.

Consumers who purchase OptiMax engines, including OptiMax ProXS models, will receive an additional two-year warranty for a total five-year limited factory-backed, non-declining warranty.

Consumers who purchase two-stroke engines will receive an additional two-year warranty for a total three-year limited factory-backed, non-declining warranty for the 50 and 90 hp two-stroke and a total four-year limited factory-backed, non-declining warranty for the 150 hp two-stroke.

Consumers who purchase Jet Drive OptiMax engines will receive an additional four-year warranty for total five-year limited factory-backed, non-declining warranty.

This offer is available through participating U.S. dealers. Complete details are available at http://www.mercurymarine.com/utility/promos/ultimate_warranty.php.