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I just received the notice to extend the Volvo Plan for the additional 5 years. I was wondering if anyone has had any experiences with the plan (either positive or negative) that would help me make my decision. Thanks.

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2005 Vista 268 "ALTEAN"

I bought the extended warranty when I bought the boat.
It seems to cover all internal parts in engines and drives including all labour as well as emergency towing (with a limit). I haven't had to use it yet and hope I won't need to but it seemed to me that it was a good idea just for peace of mind as we all know how expensive major repairs can be.
Be sure to retain proof of all service performed as it will be required to submit any claims.
Cheers,

Pete

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"ROCKHOUND"
2005 Vista 298
Georgian Bay, Ontario.

how much was the price?

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Four winns 180 horizon

The price on mine (5 years) was $3928.00 CDN.

Pete

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"ROCKHOUND"
2005 Vista 298
Georgian Bay, Ontario.

I have it. I guess its just for piece of mind. I have had a motor let go before and came out of pocket to have it fixed.

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I would go to your local Four Winns / Volvo dealer and see if you can get the same extension through them. The dealers can get the same plan for a fraction of the cost that Volvo offers it retail. The dealer will make a profit but it should be alot less than directly from Volvo.

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07 Tiara Sovran 4300
07 338 Vista - SOLD

The plan costs $1660. I like having the piece of mind, but I also like the $1660! My luck, if something happens, it won't be covered anyway.

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2005 Vista 268 "ALTEAN"

Dealers (at least the honest ones) sell that same plan for a few hundred dollars or less all the time, as part of a boat sale. You might consider talking to a dealer and offering them that. The worst that could happen is that they refuse.

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Mike
2005 Four Winns 230/240
VP 5.7GXi/DP
1998 F-150 XLT
Boat Pic

Make sure you have a pretty good idea (from reading the language yourself) of what would be covered before you buy it. I learned this lesson the hard way when I bought my first brand new car at age 18. I bought an extended warranty that the finance guy said would be bumper to bumper for 5 years/100K miles, taking effect after the 3/36K factory warranty expired. I didn't understand warranty language well enough at age 18 to intelligently read and understand it, and figured it was peace of mind if I bought it.

After the factory warranty ran, a wheel bearing went bad and it wasn't covered. Turned out the extended warranty was drivetrain only. It was there in the document but, out of youthful ignorance, inexperience, and wanting to hurry through the paperwork to get my brand new car out on the road to try to pull some chicks, I missed it. So, I paid 25% of the cost of the extended warranty to repair something that wasn't covered. Stupid me.

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Paul
2007 Four Winns Horizon 220
Mercruiser 350 Mag MPI w/ Bravo III Drive
2004 Ford Explorer Limited (V8-AWD)
Pomme de Terre Lake (Southwest Missouri)

I purchased a warranty for each of my twin VP 5.0 GI/DP's and tried to use them for my trim senders (which were included under the warranty). Unfortunately, the only authorized marina on the lake to do the work kept putting me on the back burner so I eventually just gave up trying to get them fixed (you really don't need the trim guages anyway). The problem I had was not with Volvo, but rather getting someone to do the work. Make sure you know who is going to do the work if you do have a problem because having control over them is important.

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Current Boat: 2000 Four Winns 298 Vista
Previous Boat: 2000 Carver 406MY

I just purchased an additional 4 years on top of the standard 2 years from my dealer.......I believe it was around 2400.00 and change CDN.....I will double check.

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2006 F150 FX4
2008 H210 SS
5.7 GXI SX
Compass
Ratchet cover
Bow and cockpit covers
Bow cushions
Q&Q

I have the Volvo 2+4. I have used it twice and have been happy with the results.

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Walter

2003 248 Vista - VP 5.0 GXi
2009 Toyota Tundra SR5 5.7L 4x4

We have the 2+4 on our H190 2007 it was "free" as a boat show special.

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Guns kill people like spoons make people fat.
2007 Horizon 190 Gxi
97 Pathfinder SE 4x4
73 International Scout II

Peace of mind is great for the extended plans.

as some have mentioned - there is definitely some "wiggle room" on the price -- so do your homework.

I don't think you have to buy from a fw dealer or direct from VP. Any boat dealer who deals with VP stuff can probably do it.

I just sent in the cancellation of mine -- I guess it's under-written out to "First Protection" or something. I have heard both good and bad feedback on how they work with both customers and the dealers.

In the case of protection if your motor blows up.. that's the best peace of mind you can get. If you are worried about little stuff -- probably not worth it.

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

I have the 2+4 and almost used it on a faulty trim sending unit. The dealer would have needed the boat for a week, plus the $25 deductible, and gas to get the boat there and back. I wound up ordering the part online and changing it out myself in a few minutes, for about the same cost. It's nice peace of mind, if something major were to occur.

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2007 358 T-5.7GXi IB
Previous Boats
'08 H240, '08 V318, '04 268, '04 225