ififish Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 What is the typical life expectancy of an outboard that is properly maintained inFlorida saltwater environment? Im near 1000 hrs on my 03 Vmax hpdi 250 and now having a few issues. Some corrosion but nothing terrible. Overall condition has held up pretty well in my opinion. Is 1000 hrs an expected timeframe to repower? Is 1500 hrs the mark? Do different manufacturers have different life expectancy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island Style Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 I had a pair of 200 hpdi with over 1300 hours on them when I sold it. Next owner put around 100 and still strong. I would run it till it dies. It sounds that you take good care of your equipment I bet you can get 2k or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 My 2001 PF 2400V had a 2001 Yamaha 200 HPDI on it and I had 1650 hours on it when I traded the 200 HPDI for a 2008 F250. The dealer allowed me $3500 on trade. I spent almost $10,000 difference, gained only about 5 to 6 mph @ WOT and the F250 was much heavier hanging off the back. The boat never handled the same, burned more fuel and squatted bad in the back with the additional weight on the transom. Keep that 2 stroke maintained and it will last a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfish Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 I got some commercial buddies with 1000's of hours on various motors and they run fine. Use isn't always a bad thing in fact I think age and maintence has as much to do as hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 CG Hondas can have 3-4k on the and they're not easy hours. If you maintain it and take care of it, it should last a good long while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 Commercial guys (crabbers etc) beat the heck out of engines and routinely get 4-5k hours. The best way to care for and get most hours out of a boat engine is to use it regularly! Like we need another excuse to fish... really honey, I have to take the boat out again today, not for me, I want the engine to last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhinshoreangler Posted August 4, 2016 Report Share Posted August 4, 2016 My 05 carbed vmax 150 has 1000 flawless hours, I was thinking of upgrading to an sho 250. Maybe I'll keep my vmax for another 1000 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 The worst thing you can do to an outboard(or any engine) is to let it sit. Even in the winter I crank it up and run it for at least 10 minuets every 5-6 days. Plus turn on everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 My experience with a Vpro 150 Yamaha was terrific,but corrosion finally hit the water jacket in the head and created a leak into 2 cylinders,so off it went. I did get almost 20yrs out of it,so no complaints. BTW I kept it in a fresh water river leading to the ocean,so it got plenty of flushing. No hr meters in the old days,so it's only a guess,but probably over 1500hrs. I'd run till it poops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplec Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Got one of those Pro V 150s. She turned 20 this year and many hours but keeps on keeping on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOOMERANG Posted August 8, 2016 Report Share Posted August 8, 2016 Quote Regular use and preventative maintenance is the best solution for longevity on an outboard. Water taxis and commercial motors are running fine with excess of 4000 hours of day to day use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.