Mercury started their extended warranty policy early this winter. Starting 10/23 if you buy an Optimax, you get the extended warranty for $1 per horsepower. So if you buy a 150 hp the extra 2 years cost $150. Also they are doing away with the model year designations. The motor tag will have the year of production, but any motor you buy in 2006 will be considered a 2006, any motor you buy in 2007 will be a 2007 etc. Thought you guys would want to know.