Tony Thomas wrote:

You are very lucky.
However, lets consider a few things. How many times have you actually run
this motor for hours straight at wide open. Where were you going? I can't
imagine riding in a boat w/ a 6hp engine running wide open for multiple
hours non stop.
Also, how many actual hours do you have on the engine given you have only
changed the points one time.


This boat is used for everything - diving, fishing, tender, touring,
camping, picnicking, social visits, etc., it is an exceptional engine -
1972 & well cared for. It is probably due for an ignition tune-up again
- last time was about 1985! We have toured the upper & lower Fulton
Chain, Raquette Lake(99 miles of shoreline), the Eckford Chain, Long
Lake, Stillwater Reservoir countless times, and probably about 2000-2200
hrs total time on the engine, based on use compared to the ski boats
which we do know how many hours they have on them.

At WOT, we go just about the right speed - 9-10MPH loaded, to take in
the sights and cover some ground(water). I don't think I would do this
with a 7.5 or 9.8 Merc, or 9.5/9.9/15 OMCs, they are too high strung to
put out power for this long a time.

The 6 has never whimpered, though.

Rob