On Apr 3, 11:49*am, "Eisboch" wrote:
"Haas C" wrote in message

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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!

Retain the services of a professional surveyor and also a engine specialist
to inspect before purchase.

Hours on an engine are only a rough estimate of time between rebuilds or
repower. *Some gas inboard or I/O engines need a rebuild in less than 1000
hrs. * Some, better maintained engines will last longer.

As a rule of thumb, however, 1000 hours for a gas inboard or I/0 *is about
average. *I don't now about outboards.

Get it inspected .... * there's lots more to be concerned about than the
engines. * Hull, fuel tanks, outdrives, etc. can all be expensive to
replace. * Faulty thru hulls and sea cocks can sink you. * Jury-rigged
wiring by a previous owner can fry you.

Eisboch

Thank you all. I live in NJ - can anyone recommend a good inspector
for the engine and everything else? Thanks!