"I’m a first time boat buyer i
"I’m a first time boat buyer in Key Largo, and learning how i/o motors and salt water don’t mix.
There’s a 17’ bowrider on ebay with a 6 hour old 3.0 murcruiser for $4500, from a guy who’s in a must sell situation. He says that the new engine set him back $5300 and he has another 3k of things invested in the boat, including a rebuilt outdrive.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK% 3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270043958515&rd=1,1
They guy’s on salt water and claims to have flushed the engine running for 20 minutes every time he has taken it out. What kind of life can I expect out of this engine if I do the same while taking it out for about 2 hours of run time every other week?
Will something like Saltaway make much difference at this point?
Or is there any kind of reasonably priced freshwater cooled option for a little boat like this, or is it too late.
Other than the salt issue, it’s perfect for my family and budget, but only if this can last 10 years without a rebuild.
Thanks,
Bill"
"I’m a first time boat buyer in Key Largo, and learning how i/o motors and salt water don’t mix.
There’s a 17’ bowrider on ebay with a 6 hour old 3.0 murcruiser for $4500, from a guy who’s in a must sell situation. He says that the new engine set him back $5300 and he has another 3k of things invested in the boat, including a rebuilt outdrive.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&sspagename=STRK% 3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=270043958515&rd=1,1
They guy’s on salt water and claims to have flushed the engine running for 20 minutes every time he has taken it out. What kind of life can I expect out of this engine if I do the same while taking it out for about 2 hours of run time every other week?
Will something like Saltaway make much difference at this point?
Or is there any kind of reasonably priced freshwater cooled option for a little boat like this, or is it too late.
Other than the salt issue, it’s perfect for my family and budget, but only if this can last 10 years without a rebuild.
Thanks,
Bill"