yamaha 250

[captn tj]

looking at a boat that was built in 2007 and has a yamaha 250 (original install) on it with only 48 hours (according to the salesman). My initial reaction is not good as I thought motors are best used frequently and older low hours motors probably come with a host of problems. Am I overreacting or is that general consensus.

Should I proceed the sale would be contingent on getting a survey and the motor checked out - but not sure I want to go to the next step. Your thoughts.

[99yam40]

Survey from someone you trust and test drive running the heck out of it to make sure it does run well at all RPMs and loads

[TownsendsFJR1300]

They can plug into the computer and get an exact hour run, what RPM's, any error codes, etc.

I would insist on a new WP as it's TEN years old and the vanes very likely have a set.

As for a survey, certainly can't hurt...

Good luck...

[panasonic]

Plus one to all that was said.

Run, run and run as much as possible.

I wonder how much old crappy gas is in that boat as well??

[HMBJack]

If you got a "good deal" on a 2007 car that had less than 100 miles, do you think it would last a long time?

I'd run away from any outboard engine not used at lease 50 hours per year (preferably 100+ annually). But that's me...