Posted by Jeff on 07/15/08 - 4:57 PM
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Pat,
More than anything it is the saltwater cooling factor that would be your x-factor on the hours to miles comparison. Automotive engines do not have this acid running through them all the time. While modern outboards certainly have come a long way in fighting the effects of salt they are still not immune to them. Also, all of the electronics are effected by it as well.
The freshwater is a god send for our boats as well as the motors and the reason your 1985 is still running strong as well as my
1974 Evinrude! Both of which are still on their original powerheads.