Rbcconst
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Is 480 hrs a lot on a 496 HO? What is the life span of an HO? Would definitely do a leak down and compression.
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ElAzul
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If leakdown and compression are good(amongst other things) I would not hesitate. Lots of hours left in that motor before needing attention
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Having a past boat with HO's, i have heard from several Merc Mechanics that 2000 hrs is not uncommon for the life of an HO. Just keep up with the maintenance.
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What he said
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That’s what she said!!
First thing that came to mind when I read that.
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My Cobra had 520 hours and I’m confident it would double that no problem.
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I was reading about a few different boats on the east with over 2500hrs on 496's.
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I got 350 and runs like a champ!
I have more than 800 hours on my 2002 496 HO in my Eliminator 230 Eagle. Serviced religiously by my good friend Carsten Stampa. He used to work at Savage when Steve owned it. He is the best!
Been running Kendall GT1 20W50
For the last 400 hours too...
Been running Kendall GT1 20W50
For the last 400 hours too...
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That is about as simple color scheme I've seen and yet that boat is beautiful, nice boat.
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My 2002 Magic Wizard has 630 hrs on our 496HO.Been bullet proof so far.Change our oil every 20 hours religiously.
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I got to 463 today running great
Thank you.. I appreciate the compliment. That’s exactly the sentiment I was hoping to achieve when I ordered the boat 16 years ago... classic timeless graphics was the most important to me. I’m not rich, and could only afford to order a new Eliminator one time, so I had to make sure it lasted the test of time...
I still love my boat! Ain’t never selling! Unless someone wants to trade me a 21’ Schiada RC with a giant blower motor!! Haha!
