Product Warranties

Effective for model year 2016, the Company began providing a limited warranty for a period up to five years for both Malibu and Axis brand boats. For model years prior to 2016, the Company provided a limited warranty for a period of up to three years and two years for its Malibu and Axis brands, respectively. For Cobalt boats, the Company provides a structural warranty of up to ten years which covers the hull, deck joints, bulkheads, floor, transom, stringers, and motor mount. In addition, the Company provides a five year bow-to-stern warranty on all components manufactured or purchased (excluding hull and deck structural components), including canvas and upholstery. Gelcoat is covered up to three years for Cobalt and one year for Malibu and Axis. Like our Malibu and Axis brands, some materials, components or parts of the boat that are not covered by Cobalt's limited product warranties are separately warranted by their manufacturers or suppliers. These other warranties include warranties covering engines and other components.

The Company’s standard warranties require the Company or its dealers to repair or replace defective products during such warranty period at no cost to the consumer. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its limited warranty and records a liability for such costs at the time the product revenue is recognized. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and cost per claim. The Company assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities by brand on a quarterly basis and adjusts the amounts as necessary. The Company utilizes historical claims trends and analytical tools to assist in determining the appropriate warranty liability.

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability were as follows:



	Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018
	2018			2017			2016
Beginning balance	$	10,050		$	8,083		$	6,610
Add: Warranty Expense	9,861			6,472			5,237
Additions for Cobalt acquisition	4,404			—			—
Less: Warranty claims paid	(7,098		)	(4,505		)	(3,764		)
Ending balance	$	17,217		$	10,050		$	8,083