Hours run on Outboards (90-115 hp)

[mikehibb]

Seeking advice regarding hours run on used outboards of the 90-115 hp range 4 stroke.
Due to a little addition to the family we will most likely be selling the flappy raggy thing and get a 6.4m ish day boat (cuddy) with 90-115 outboard or there abouts. ( just for a few years then move back to sail hopefully)
Obviously I would get any engine cheked by a dealer first, but looking at typical hours run to avoid.
I know it depends on maintenance and servicing too, but just looking for a guide as I guess not many would want an OB with a couple of thousand hours, but a 27hp Yanmar diesel in my boat is happily chugging away after nearly 4,000 hrs. Completely different styles of use too.

So an help appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Mike

 

[single]

I wouldn't worry about hrs too much.One thats used often with 500hrs will/should be better than one with 100hrs and just used a few times each summer.
Bye the way do you realise how much they cost to run!!

 

[Medusa25]

I heard a rule of thumb was a gallon per hr for every 10hp?

 

[mikehibb]

Thanks Single

Bye the way do you realise how much they cost to run!!

Unfortunately yes, however as my better half was also half of the crew on the raggy, due to our new addition to the family we need something a bit more practical, can use it for day trips ( island hopping over here) with family or fishing trips with the lads.