Posted by ioptfm on 03/30/08 - 1:15 PM
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You may also want to consider the point that if the boat is under-powered you will be running at a higher RPM rate to attain a crusing speed, thus hight fuel consumption, whereas with a higher HP you will be attaining the same speed and comfort while the motor is in cruising speed. Better gas consumption and less wear and tear on the motor. I agree others in that I do not understand your statement of using a motor for only 5 years. Many of the newer motor have a 5 or 7 year warranty with them