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Maintenance, or service, is the process of swapping out old parts of your engine for new ones. These parts are what are considered “service items.”
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Maintenance, or service, is the process of swapping out old parts of your engine for new ones. These parts are what are considered “service items.”
…not everyone wants to pay for the maintenance of the boat!
Oil filters are usually buried so we don’t worry about changing them unless there is an issue originating from there. Can you see why it’s “cheaper” to maintain a two-stroke?
Being a small engine mechanic I can tell you the average aluminum bore mower engine, if well maintained would last up to 800 hours. A cast iron bore would last about 2500 hours. If fuel injected probably 4000 hrs, but carburetors are still the norm. bsacamano, Drew68, Boris Bubbanov and 1 other person like this. more
Any well cared for and serviced engine should run for years and years. This is about 380 hours a year. When that is compared to a lorry or van engine, they will do 8356 hours in 4 to 5 years. [links]
The Life Expectancy of the Marine Engine. The average marine gasoline engine runs for 1,500 hours before needing a major overhaul. The average marine diesel engine will run for more than three times that long and log an average 5,000 hours under the same conditions. more
All Yamaha outboards come with a limited warranty for pleasure use—two years for two-stroke models and three years for four-stroke models. The reality of a warranty is that it's the cheapest “assurance” you'll find for your outboard motor. [links]
Examples of ski boats include Malibu, Cobalt, and Formula.
All in all, $200 should be enough to get your pontoon detailing project over the line. Examples include Lowe and Regency.
They are popularly used for watersports and swimming.
They have a length of 24 to 100 ft. It costs up to $15 per foot for detailing.
Fuel is another important cost. This cost will depend on your boat, how far you travel, and how fast you travel. A 33-foot sailboat traveling at 7 knots should be able to travel 300 miles on 50 gallons of diesel fuel. If you are paying $4 per gallon, the trip would cost you $200. here
Once you have a boat, you need to insure your investment. Boat insurance premiums depend on the value of the boat, the provider, deductible and coverage. There are two main types of policies: peril and all-risk policies. A peril policy will cover accidents, theft and weather related damage. All-risk policies offer additional coverage, like injury coverage and equipment damage. The average annual cost of boat insurance is between $300 and $500. However, larger boats may cost more than $1,000 a year to insure.
A boat is a huge investment. Before making this investment, it is important to evaluate all of the costs that go into boat ownership. Once you know what you can expect to pay, you can begin figuring out what type of boat you can afford.
If you can’t afford to purchase a boat outright, financing is available. Of course, this means that you will also pay interest. Once you purchase the boat, you must register the boat and pay tax. Registration fees vary by state and are usually based on the boat’s length. In Florida, a 40 to 64 foot boat costs $134.50 to register. You may also have to pay sales tax and personal property tax. Sales tax will vary from two to 11 percent depending on your state and county. Property tax also varies by location. more
Most boats have much larger gas tanks than cars. A 40-foot sports yacht may be able to hold as many as 250 gallons of gas. Typically, double-engine boats hold more fuel than smaller boats. Larger boats also go through fuel much faster. [links]