hours on a motor

[skaha]

Is 1000 hrs scarey for a honda 45?
--what is life of a well maintained 4 stroke engine
--when should I replace

[Okie]

It's equal to about 25000 miles on a car engine.

Good Luck

[little doc]

It depends more on how the hours were amassed rather than the total number at that level. Boats seem to run either at idle or full throttle. 25k mile in a race car is a lot but in a long haul trucker it is just getting broken in. Is this a new to you motor or one you have had and taken care of?
Doc.

[skaha]

--this is new to me twin 45's on an 18foot welded.
--expect this was a guide boat returned to dealer so alternated trolled fairly equal hours on each. expect regular maintenance as could not afford to be let down.
--look in good shape will get compression test etc. expect to get more information before I purchase. boat appears in excellent shape does not look abused just well used.
--concern is I also expect to use the boat often so have to conscider how long before I'd have to replace these into the price thanks.

[timinthegorge]

My suggestion would be to take the motors for a full diagnostic at a legit dealer of that motor manufacturer, and then you'll know.... Just a thought.