What Is Considered High Engine Hours

[Diamondjim]

I posted on the Welcome board but made another post here, maybe this is more appropriate.

I am buying a 25' Toon with a 115hp 4-stroke Yamaha. The boat and engine are both 2011 models and have been used as a rental at the local marina. The engine has 363 hours on it and it still runs like new. The marina owner is a good friend and is giving me a very good deal on it so with all that said, here is my question. What is considered high hours on a 4 stroke outboard? I know that 363 hours in 2 years is high but what about the overall life of the engine. I won't be putting those kind of hours on it even during the summer. The marina operator also has had the engine serviced per the schedule. Thanks, Jim

[BobL]

If you are sure it was properly maintained then those hours are nothing. I know a couple of Commercial fisherman that put 3 to 4 times that a year (on that exact engine) and can get 5000 or more hours but they maintain them.

[Bamaman]

It's just broken in. Maintained well, a modern outboard has many hours of life.

[Diamondjim]

Thanks, guys, for helping me out. I think I will be quite happy with this. I will post some pics later. Thanks again. Jim

[Bryden24shp]

Jim, good luck with the "new to you" boat! Yes, that motor is barely broken in! You'll get good use of that baby!
Congrats Buddy! I think your the first in my book to buy the EzFenders, before the boat! Thanks!!!
Bryan

[Diamondjim]

Thanks, Bryan. This is about the 6th or 7th one I have owned, in addition to 2 houseboats and several skiboats but about the last 6 years without any boat.. I have had this boat spoken for for a month so I have had plenty of time to get geared up. I am ready to get back on the water!!