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Location: Plainfield IL | Mike-
This is a tough question to ask. Fact being some anglers simply start the motor and go go go go, others take the time to know their motor. Yes I am one of the freaks that pays close attention to my engine. Most engines are solid when cared for. Granted the DI motors are another story. My 1989 200hp Merc runs like a dream. It all goes to the care and feeding of the animal. 2 things destroy an outboard, carbon and heat. One of the best things for any motor is a water pressure gauge. Get to learn the correct operating water pressures for your motor. Another is the $6 can of powertune. This stuff is great, a few times a year spray this into your motor while at home running on a hose will keep all the carbon deposits off the rings and improve engine life, fuel consumption and acceleration. Taking care of the motor is really not that expensive at all for the average angler. Change the plugs, run some powertune and enjoy the rig. I had a 1986 Johnson GT 150 that was also a great motor. It all depends on how you care for the engine |
