Thanks for responses, problem is I bought boat with 80% of its current hours already on it (had 200 hours on it and I put 50 hours on it) so it could have overheated or hydro locked with old owner. I personally have never heard any bad noises at start up, no white smoke, etc..since I’ve been...
Ok, yes, 4.5L. Imagine same referrals for engines. Only 250 hours but 6 years in salt, likely backwash up exhaust since no risers plus normal corrosion. Appreciate advice.
Have a 2018 Sea Ray SPX 210 stern drive with a Mercruiser 5.7L 200 hp. Bought used in 2021 in Florida. Salt use vast majority of 250 hours. O2 sensor alarms after slowing down for wake zones in icw areas only, never lakes.
Local dealer replaced o2 pre and then after more alarms post...