Boat Engines

[terrier72]

Not sure if this is the proper place to ask, but ill go ahead anyway. About how many hours will a boat motor go until it needs an overhaul? Assuming that it has had proper maintenance along the way. Also if you were purchasing a boat how many hours would be too many for you? Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask.
THanks

 

[cbbr]

Need more info - 2 stroke/ 4 stroke, Inboard/Outboard, brand, salt/fresh water, etc...

 

[terrier72]

Need more info - 2 stroke/ 4 stroke, Inboard/Outboard, brand, salt/fresh water, etc...

Sorry it is a i/o mercruiser 4.3L V6 458 hrs only used in the fresh water.

 

[wraenking]

main thing is to run a compression test. make sure all cylanders are running close with each other.

i would replace the impellar and water pump right away when you get it.

ryoken is the man to chime in here.

 

[ryoken]

good motor... most gas inboards will give 1500 to 2000... I've got a customer with 2200 on his 350, pretty tired at this point... I've also seen V-8's with 1200 that are hurting...

I do it daily, so any questions, just ask....