"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
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JimH,

I have never kept a "trip log", is that common for the recreational
boaters in your area?

It is for me.



My maintenance records and receipts from the dealer (except for the first
20 hr. check up and the first 50 hr check up) have not referenced the hour
meter. Since I do most of the normal maintenance on my boat, I always
save the receipts for lube and parts and attach it to a Maintenance Log,
referencing the date the service was performed and the hour meter reading.

There you go. That is the best evidence you can present a prospective buyer
on the engine hours and maintenance.



Is it common for most marinas and or mechanics to include the hours on the
work order?



Nope. But you can ask them to or note the hours yourself on the log or
receipt.