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| Just wondering how often you guys and gals change out your impeller pump on your motor. I have an older boat that I bought used and I have owned it for a few years now and have never changed it out yet. it is still working but I am just wondering if a guy should just to change it out this spring before the season starts. Also does anyone know about how much this would cost to have done on a motor? |
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| A lot of it depends on your use. I own a marina and we see people bringing them on a yearly basis all the way out until not till it's too late. I change mine every year, but I use the heck out of mine 2014 boat and motor with 300+ hours on it. If your not abusing it(starting out of the water, going through lots of sand, lots of weeds, etc.) you can probably go awhile. A good rule we suggest here is around 3-4years.(in Iowa BTW) Less or more up to you depending on use. better safe than sorry or ruin a fishing trip. Most shops have discounts during the winter months, either way not a very expensive piece of mind.
Edited by BBT 1/18/2016 3:55 PM
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Location: Lake Elmo, MN | I change mine every third year regardless of need. I have it done when I winterize. It is great piece of mind. |
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Location: one foot over the line | I get mine changed about every other year and if memory serves me correctly, I believe it is around $200 for an Opti 175. |
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| How difficult is it to do yourself? |
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Location: The desert | esoxaddict - 1/18/2016 5:41 PM
How difficult is it to do yourself?
Judging by your winterization fiasco, impossible. |
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Location: varies | Ez 2 do.
U tube it. |
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Location: MN | Pointerpride102 - 1/18/2016 5:54 PM
esoxaddict - 1/18/2016 5:41 PM
How difficult is it to do yourself?
Judging by your winterization fiasco, impossible.
That's funny |
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Location: Cleveland | I change my impeller every 200 hrs or every 3 years. It's not difficult to do, and parts are under $100 |
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | Every other year unless you run a lot of shallow muddy/silty water |
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Location: Valpo IN | Propster - 1/18/2016 9:42 PM
Pointerpride102 - 1/18/2016 5:54 PM
esoxaddict - 1/18/2016 5:41 PM
How difficult is it to do yourself?
Judging by your winterization fiasco, impossible.
That's funny
X2 |
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Location: Minnesota. | Really? Since 1989 I've never changed one yet. 50 HP Yamaha - 115 horse Yammy and since 2012 a 150-4....
Hope ol' Murphy's not listenin'... |
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Location: Lake Country, Wisconsin | Jeremy - 1/19/2016 1:10 PM
Really? Since 1989 I've never changed one yet. 50 HP Yamaha - 115 horse Yammy and since 2012 a 150-4....
Hope ol' Murphy's not listenin'...
I've seen them fail on people 25 miles out in Canafa on Lake of the Woods with no kicker. It's a simple small maintenance but one that can ruin a day real quick... |
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| Every 3 years is a good standard. My dad has 3400 hrs on his 90 Honda and never changed it once in 12 yrs....but I'm not that balzy. |
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| When these things go do they typically show signs prior to failing? Weak stream out of the pee hole? Or do they just go without warning. I check the stream every day while running at cruising speed. |
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| thanks guys for all the info. it looks like I will be replacing mine this spring. thanks again. |
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Location: one foot over the line | whynot - 1/19/2016 7:50 PM
When these things go do they typically show signs prior to failing? Weak stream out of the pee hole? Or do they just go without warning. I check the stream every day while running at cruising speed.
Mine did not give up any sign that it was about to crap the bed. Small fee for peace of mind. |
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| Mine had an alarm for over heating when it was going out. Manual says every 3yrs with reg use. |
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