On Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:22:25 -0700 (PDT), Haas C wrote:

Hi all!

I am about to purchase a pre-owned/used boat soon - it will be my
first time purchasing. I am going to buy something between 3-6 years
old - with that kind of age, what would be a good use of engine hours?
Not sure if i am getting an outboard, inboard, I/O, but would welcome
any and all suggestions. i am going to be boating mainly on lakes.
When i see ads, i usually see engine hours listed - just wanted to
know how many hours are too much, etc. Thanks!

Having had an I/O and an outboard, I would go with an outboard for a
smaller boat, something you'd be trailering around to different lakes. I
would think between 50-100 hours a season is reasonable as far as hours go.
Obviously, the fewer the better.

Make sure you get a chance to have the boat and engine inspected before
plunking down your money!
--
John *H*
(Not the other one!)