inboard hours

[Mr_sturgeon]

I am looking at a inboard volvo penta 350 and volvo penta outdrive is 600 hours alot, how many hours would you consider high

[Reelentless]

If it has been maintained properly, it should be fine. I'd have a Volvo mechanic look at both before you buy.

[Herring Problem]

600 hours on a maintained unit is ok. Most I/o (generally speaking) should get close to 1800 to 2200 hours of service. I have seen some with less and I have worked on some with a lot more. Maintance is the key!

My last 23 ft had a 302 ford with omc out drive, sold the boat with 1900 hours on it. Still running with 24oo hours with her new owner. Service often.

[lucky2]

Maintenance is the KEY! A properly maintained liquid cooled engine should easily exceed 2000 hrs.!

[boatdave]

When I look at an inboard as a trade I use the rule of thumb of 50 hours of operation per year as an average and a top of 3000 before major repairs are necessary. Electrical components, water pumps and distributors cack-out around 1500-1700 hours of salt use