Yeah Del,

You are just about right in saying Crabbers take Christmas and
hurricanes off. They get paid by the number of pounds they harvest.

Nonetheless, the motors were 2000 models. If they will hang in under
such commercial conditions, imagine how long they will last for a
recreational boater.

I shall buy one the next time I need an outboard.

Capt Frank

Del Cecchi wrote:

"Capt. Frank Hopkins" wrote in message
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Hi ALex,

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I have spoken with Jerry at Advanced Marine. (Craven Rd, Jacksonville
FL) Advance Marine is a factory authorized Suzuki and Tohatsu repair and
sales shop. Jerry had shown me the Suzuki's on board computer which
records the engine's use over its life span. The motor (90hp) we were
looking at was 2 1/2 years old. It looked well used too. Downright

scruffy!

I was astonished to see the computer had recorded over 18,000 hours of

use.

Capt. Frank

Alex Moore wrote:


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Be suspicious. 2.5 years is only 21,900 hours (24*365*2.5). So apparently
they never turned the motor off, except for christmas and hurricanes.
seems a little hard to believe.

del cecchi