I'm in charge of maintence for about 6 Honda 130 four strokes. We have
2 harbor security boats with twin 130's (2000/2001 models). Both boats
have over 2700 hrs on each engine. We never flush them, except when we
pull them out of the water for their 100 hour maintence (change
oil/filter and lower unit oil). All my Honda engines have been trouble
free. They get run wide open for the most part and except for replacing
lower units when the navy tries to 4 wheel them, I'm impressed. BTW a
lower unit complete is 1500 bucks from Honda. Granted its a GSA price,
but it's cheaper to replace than repair. They dont have the power of say
a 135 opti max, and I under stand the new Honda 150 has a bunch more
power. Basically these engines are left down in the water (salt) and the
corrision factor is nill. Again for as much abuse as they take, im
impressed, and this comes from a Merc man. Mabey the secerte is the 100
hr oil changes..............

Bill D
Pensacola

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Got me thinking though, is 900 hours a lot of hours for a $8000-9000 engine?
Maybe my expectations are too high. But darn, if I put 300 hours a year on
my boat, should I only expect the engines to last about 3 years? Is the
very funny gentleman who replied correct? Should I cash in my ocean going
lifestyle for a set of golf clubs?? :-(