Question on engine hours

MeredithMan · 05-03-2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

What did you get?

It begins with "F", ends with "A", and has 27' of fiberglass in between

rowinghelmet · 05-03-2016, 09:26 AM

I have a 1999 Cobalt with around 1600 hours that still runs flawlessly. Most marine engines break because of poor maintenance, water ingestion, or neglect. The 350 MAG with proper maintenance should last at least 2000 hours before it needs a major rebuild.

VitaBene · 05-03-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

It begins with "F", ends with "A", and has 27' of fiberglass in between

Sweet, best of luck with it!!

John E · 05-03-2016, 07:09 PM

400 hours is just broken in as long as it has been maintained. I have a ski boat I bought 3 years ago with 1000 hours and I didn't think twice. Also in a lot of boats the hour meter ticks if the key is on without the motor running. I'd ask for maintenance records. I think hours are way over emphasized when discussing the condition of a boat.

SAMIAM · 05-05-2016, 09:11 AM

400 hours on a boat is like 20,000 miles on a car.Just broken in.

Cobalt 25 · 05-08-2016, 05:24 PM

Sold our 8.1 Merc with 1,400 hours on it. Top speed stayed the same from new 'til I sold it. Regular maintenance, nothing special.

Water Camper · 05-09-2016, 09:17 AM

I agree with maintenance is key. I have over 1500 hours on my 1995 225 Sundowner FourWinns. Bought this new. It has a 351 Ford block with 255 hp and OMC outdrive. Other than a water pump and a few belts over the years, primarily just annual maintenance. Still runs good.

My previous boat a 1989 180 Horizon, FourWinns with a small V8, 200 hp, is still being run by the 2nd owner, with over 2500 hours.

Hope this helps,
Bill

Winnisquamer · 05-09-2016, 12:21 PM

Just think if we all lived somewhere warm year round some of us would be putting on 400 hours in a season!

05-09-2016, 09:17 AM	#7
Water Camper Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pembroke, NH / Laconia, NH Posts: 451 Thanks: 10 Thanked 207 Times in 89 Posts	Over 1500 hours I agree with maintenance is key. I have over 1500 hours on my 1995 225 Sundowner FourWinns. Bought this new. It has a 351 Ford block with 255 hp and OMC outdrive. Other than a water pump and a few belts over the years, primarily just annual maintenance. Still runs good. My previous boat a 1989 180 Horizon, FourWinns with a small V8, 200 hp, is still being run by the 2nd owner, with over 2500 hours. Hope this helps, Bill

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05-03-2016, 09:26 AM	#2
rowinghelmet Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	I have a 1999 Cobalt with around 1600 hours that still runs flawlessly. Most marine engines break because of poor maintenance, water ingestion, or neglect. The 350 MAG with proper maintenance should last at least 2000 hours before it needs a major rebuild.

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05-03-2016, 07:09 PM	#4
John E Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 59 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 5 Posts	400 hours is just broken in as long as it has been maintained. I have a ski boat I bought 3 years ago with 1000 hours and I didn't think twice. Also in a lot of boats the hour meter ticks if the key is on without the motor running. I'd ask for maintenance records. I think hours are way over emphasized when discussing the condition of a boat.

05-05-2016, 09:11 AM	#5
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 349 Thanked 1,708 Times in 602 Posts	400 hours on a boat is like 20,000 miles on a car.Just broken in.

05-08-2016, 05:24 PM	#6
Cobalt 25 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 230 Thanks: 231 Thanked 36 Times in 20 Posts	Sold our 8.1 Merc with 1,400 hours on it. Top speed stayed the same from new 'til I sold it. Regular maintenance, nothing special.

05-09-2016, 12:21 PM	#8
Winnisquamer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Winnisquam Posts: 408 Thanks: 72 Thanked 115 Times in 73 Posts	Just think if we all lived somewhere warm year round some of us would be putting on 400 hours in a season!