Posted by Metal-chicken on 05/29/10 - 2:29 AM
#1
Hi guys,
I'm looking at a boat with a '98 Honda 90 four stroke fitted. It has 660 hours on it and has been serviced every year - I have no outboard engine experince and was wondering whether you feel this engine 'should' be OK ats these hours?
Posted by CES on 05/29/10 - 4:02 AM
#2
At 55 hours of use per year, that doesn't sound to bad at all. There's a lot more to consider than just hours when looking at a motor. I'd have another mechanic take at it before you pull the trigger and buy this thing. Was it used in a mostly salt environment?
Posted by Metal-chicken on 05/29/10 - 7:07 AM
#4
Good point on the compression check. I'll see if I can get one done. The boat is currently on a an estuary so I'm working on the basis that it's always been on the sea.