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Turns out they were salt motors. Anodes were completely gone. They were extremely corroded. I passed on them. Over 3200 hours

Heading over tomorrow to buy em. When I get the hours/rpm break down I am expecting to see the bulk of usage between 1000 and 2000 rpm. The owner said at the end of each day on the way back to the dock he would goose it a bit in an effort to blow out any carbon buildup. Anyway the computer never lie...

Prop used was 15 5/8 x 11 pitch. I should be picking them up on Friday.

Thanks for sharing.

I'm slightly concerned with carbon deposits that might have built up over the years. Is it ok to do a de-carb on this model E-TEC?

Also have concerns about the exhaust valve. I've been told the early E-TEC valve can't be serviced, and a whole tear down is required for a fix.

I may re-power my 170 MONTAUK and may purchase a pair of right-hand 2000-hour 2010 E-TEC115-HP outboard engines. One will be mounted, one will live in my garage and provide parts when needed. They were used daily on a water taxi on a privately owned freshwater lake and spent 90-percent of their life...