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[John in Valley Forge]

I don't think it is the actual hours used, as there are many older boats described as "low hours".
Is it hours since the last engine overhaul?

What happens at high hours anyway?

[John in Valley Forge]

And is there any way to find out how many hours are on it? I cannot locate a meter anywhere.

[logans runner]

Hours should refer to total engine operating hours. What year make and model of boat are you looking at. Most recent model boats have an hour meter as service intervals are based on operating hours. Without knowing what boat you are looking at I can't say what service would of or should have been done.

PS most people selling a boat will claim low hours and the definition is subjective to say the least.

[John in Valley Forge]

It is a 98 Sportster 1800 with twin 85hp motors. I picked it up a week ago. Runs pretty well, a few little glitches that I am not sure about.

The port engine revs up when you turn the steering wheel hard left. like maybe the throttle cable is twisted around the steering cable. I have a 30 day warranty period from the dealership I bought it at, and I am going to have them check it out.

[RFoster130]

On a 98, they can hook it to their computer and tell you how many hours are on it. I believe the hours are going up as long as the dess lanyard is plugged on, not just when the engine is running.

[John in Valley Forge]

On a 98, they can hook it to their computer and tell you how many hours are on it. I believe the hours are going up as long as the dess lanyard is plugged on, not just when the engine is running.

So that sounds like it would not be a really accurate measure.

For me it more curiosity than anything. It is a 13 year old boat. I've had it running on the river for probably 6-7 hours already over 2 weekends (it is only a 3 mile drive to the nearest boat ramp), so I can see how the hours pile up quickly.