How many hours are "normal" ??
05-08-2008, 06:17 PM
#1
Registered
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
How many hours are "normal" ??
I am looking to buy a used boat and wondered what you thought a normal amount of hours per year would be?? I realize that the overall condition of the boat and up-keep are critical as well, but would appreciate some feedback.
Charter Member
05-09-2008, 07:02 AM
#3
Registered
Like Griff said....depends on where you live. Up here in the Great Lakes with the short season....50-75 is probably about the average. That number can also go up quite a bit if someone forgets to turn the ignition all the way off a few times a season. Left in the "accessory" position (like in your car) the hour meters are running but the motors are not. So.....your meters are a good barometer of age but a survey tells the true tale.
05-09-2008, 07:59 AM
#4
Registered
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Seabrook, Tx
Posts: 881
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just to add to the above, I lived in Northern Illinois and we sere lucky to do 50 hours. Here in Texas and the south we can boat all year round. Not unusual to put 80-100 hours on in a season. Get an hull and engine survey to determine the real hours and condition.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mikesufka
General Boating Discussion
8
12-26-2002 11:23 AM
