Again, I see differing positions. It's not the cost of the oil, but the time
and
effort involved, including disposing of the old oil. As far as gear oil, I
think that
is even less of justification to change. The only time I think gear oil needs
changing
is if it turns milky, indicating that water mixed with it. I think changing
engine oil
on an engine with just a few hours is overkill. If you have nothing better to
do with
your time, knock yourself out.

Toller wrote:

I bought a Honda 4 stroke 2hp motor 6 years ago. The first required
maintenance is at 10 hours; changing the engine oil and the gear case oil.
I used it for about 2 hours and then put it in storage because I sold the
boat I used it on.
I drained the gas, changed the engine oil and the gear case oil.

This year I bought a new boat and put another 2 hours on it, and am putting
it away for the winter.
Should I bother changing the oils? It isn't called for even once for
another 6 hours, and I have already done it once.
On the other hand, I don't want to wreck an expensive motor for a little
oil.
Whatcha think?