How Many Hrs. Is Too Many Hrs.

LSEGHATCH · Outlaw Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 114

I'm curious, how many hrs. on a boat is too many and are some boats bound to break-down earlier than others?

gilby00 · Outlaw Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 216 City: Sparks

depends on how well they were taken care of. i've seen boats with <100 hrs that were torn up something fierce. Then i've seen boats with 400 hours that are showroom condition.

LSEGHATCH · Outlaw Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Posts: 114

Ok, well what are main things to look for? Hosing condition, corrosion???

wotan2525 · Outlaw Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Posts: 174

Compression!

rho · Newbie Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 46 City: Alameda

I called Indmar last year and they say 75 hours a year is average ...

They said a well maintained motor can easily push well over 1,000 hours.

riverside · Posted: Aug 13, 2005 10:50 pm Post subject:

make that 2000/2500 hours.
it all depends how often the boat is used and maintained.
we made an average of 500 hours a year (school)and after 2000 hours
we rebuild the heads and it can go another 1000 even on LPG propane.
But the boats are used every day for 5 months and had regular oil changes.
Some of my friends have CC San with more than 3000 on them.

it is difficult to sell a boat with more than 1200 hours(i learned)even if the engine is tip/top.
Confused

markymarc · Posted: Aug 13, 2005 10:51 pm Post subject:

75 a year.... Had the boat since july 9 and we've put 40 hours.... Rolling Eyes

i know i know "average"...

Wakeboarder166 · Outlaw Joined: 19 Jul 2005 Posts: 112 City: Sioux Falls

we have a 89 ski supreme with a chrysler 360 and it has over 1100 hours and we have not touched the engine at all and we also dont drive it very easy, most of the time its running over 3000 rpms

gilby00 · Outlaw Joined: 15 Jun 2005 Posts: 216 City: Sparks

my 01 bu has 315 hrs and the engine is clean enough that you could eat off of it. and the interior in showroom condition. The whole boat is clean and showroom.

NVSAirWarrior · Posted: Aug 15, 2005 8:16 am Post subject:

I just yesterday went over 1,000 hours on my 2000 Centurion Elite V.
The engine and trans still works perfect and strong.
1 engine water pump, 1 ballast pump, an ignition module and coil. that's pretty much it beyond scheduled stuff.
A good detail would make it look very near showroom condition.

Too many hours? like said before is probably equally dependant on the care given during those hours.