--- title: Great Lakes Boat Warranty | Extended Protection | BPE description: Extended warranty plans for boats on Lake Michigan, Lake Erie, Lake St. Clair and the Great Lakes. We manage every claim. 0% financing available. --- [![Boat Protection Experts](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/hubfs/BPE%20HEADER.png)](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/?hsLang=en) [Coverage](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/coverage?hsLang=en)[Claims](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/claims?hsLang=en)[FAQ](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/faq?hsLang=en)[About](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/about?hsLang=en) [954.692.7177](tel:+19546927177)[Free Quote](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/warranty-quote?hsLang=en) [Home](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/?hsLang=en) › [Coverage](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/coverage?hsLang=en) › Great Lakes Great Lakes Boat Warranty # Extended warranty plans for Great Lakes boaters. Engine and major-component protection for cruisers, bowriders, center consoles, pontoons and other power boats on the Great Lakes and inland waters. You call us first. We manage every claim. [Get My Free Quote](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/warranty-quote?hsLang=en)[Call 954.692.7177](tel:+19546927177) Power boats model year 2013 & newer, up to 80 ft ## A short season is worth protecting Great Lakes boaters get a short season. A mid-summer breakdown can cost weeks of it, plus a major repair bill. Big water can turn rough fast, and boats spend the off-season in storage. When the boat comes out in spring, you want it ready, and if something fails, you want one call to handle it. - Lake Michigan - Lake Erie - Lake Huron - Lake Ontario - Lake Superior - Lake St. Clair - Grand Traverse Bay - Lake Minnetonka ### Every summer weekend counts Plans are available for power boats model year 2013 and newer, up to 80 feet, across Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania. Exact coverage is set by the contract issued. ## The boats Great Lakes boaters run Plans cover the engine and major components on power boats model year 2013 and newer. Exact coverage is set by the contract issued. See [what’s covered](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/coverage?hsLang=en). ### Cruisers & express boats Weekend runs between harbors put real hours on inboard and sterndrive engines. ### Center consoles & fishing boats Salmon, walleye and perch trips on open water, often on big outboards. ### Bowriders & pontoons Inland lakes and protected bays, packed with family and friends every summer weekend. ## One call. We manage the claim. Your boat stays on the Great Lakes, with your local preferred technician. We handle the claim by phone from Fort Lauderdale. 1 ### Call us first Something fails on the water or at the dock. You call Boat Protection Experts directly at 954.692.7177. 2 ### We open the claim We open the claim with the provider and handle the back-and-forth with the administrator and your technician. 3 ### Back on the water Covered repairs get paid under your plan, and you get back to boating instead of chasing paperwork. ## One engine failure can cost more than a season on the water Engines and drives are the most expensive parts of your boat to repair or replace. A protection plan turns a surprise repair bill into a predictable cost. [See What a Plan Costs](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/warranty-quote?hsLang=en) What a plan does for you - Turns a surprise repair into a predictable cost - Puts a real person on your claim, start to finish - Lets you use your local preferred technician - Spreads the cost with 0% financing available ## 0% financing available Spread the cost of your protection plan over time. Ask about terms when you get your quote. [Get My Free Quote](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/warranty-quote?hsLang=en) ## Why boaters choose Boat Protection Experts A smarter alternative to dealer warranties, backed by people who have spent careers in the boat business. ### We manage claims You call us first. We open and manage every claim on your behalf. ### Insurance-backed Plans are backed by an A-rated (AM Best) carrier licensed in all 50 states. ### Transferable Coverage is fully transferable, which can add value when you sell. ### BBB A+ Rated BBB Accredited with an A+ rating. Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. ## Great Lakes boat warranty FAQ Do you offer boat extended warranties in the Great Lakes states? Yes. Plans are available for boats in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania, and across the continental United States. Is my boat eligible if it is stored over the winter? Seasonal storage doesn’t change eligibility. Plans are available for power boats model year 2013 and newer, up to 80 feet. Exact coverage and terms are set by the contract issued. Can I use my own mechanic on the Great Lakes? Yes. Use your local preferred marine technician. You call Boat Protection Experts at 954.692.7177, and we open the claim and handle the back-and-forth with the administrator and your technician. Is an extended boat warranty the same as boat insurance? No. Extended service contracts are not insurance. Boat insurance generally covers accidents and physical damage. An extended service contract covers covered mechanical failures of the engine and major components, under the terms of the contract. Can I finance my boat protection plan? Yes. 0% financing is available. Ask about terms when you get your quote. Does coverage transfer if I sell my boat? Yes. Coverage is fully transferable, which can add value when you sell. ## Coverage by boat type ### [Outboard boats Single, twin and triple outboards](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/outboard-warranty?hsLang=en) ### [Pontoons & tritoons Family boats with big outboards](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/pontoon-tritoon-warranty?hsLang=en) ### [Bowriders Sterndrive and outboard runabouts](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/bowrider-warranty?hsLang=en) ### [Center consoles Inshore and offshore fishing boats](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/center-console-warranty?hsLang=en) ## Other regions ### [Florida Tampa Bay, Biscayne Bay, the Keys](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/florida-boat-warranty?hsLang=en) ### [Texas Lake Travis, Lake Conroe, Galveston Bay](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/texas-boat-warranty?hsLang=en) ### [Ozarks Lake of the Ozarks, Table Rock, Bull Shoals](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/ozarks-boat-warranty?hsLang=en) ### [Carolinas Lake Norman, Lake Murray, the Outer Banks](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/carolinas-boat-warranty?hsLang=en) ## Get your protection quote Tell us about your boat. A Boat Protection Expert will follow up with your coverage options. [Get My Free Quote](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/warranty-quote?hsLang=en) ![The Yacht Experts, LLC](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/hubfs/yacht-experts-badge-240.png) [Coverage](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/coverage?hsLang=en)[Claims](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/claims?hsLang=en)[FAQ](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/faq?hsLang=en)[About](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/about?hsLang=en)[Free Quote](https://www.boatwarrantyexperts.com/warranty-quote?hsLang=en) Boat Protection Experts is a product offering of The Yacht Experts, LLC. Extended service contracts are not insurance. Coverage, eligibility and terms are subject to the provisions of the contract issued. **The Yacht Experts, LLC** 3307 Port Royale Dr. S. 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