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Do outboard motors lose power just because they get old?
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<blockquote data-quote="J.P." data-source="post: 268034" data-attributes="member: 5999"><p>narrower hull having a heavier load would sit lower in the water, that equates to more drag.</p><p></p><p>follow Pappy's advise and test both motors on the same hull. </p><p></p><p>to answer the question in your title:</p><p>it's not the age, but the amount of use (or abuse) that an engine goes through which will have an effect on the power. a well used motor possibly has less compression, weaker spark(?), propeller/gear/bearing wear and tear, etc. etc. all of which affect performance (in varying degrees). proper use/maintenance plays a big part on how long the engine stays in good running condition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J.P., post: 268034, member: 5999"] narrower hull having a heavier load would sit lower in the water, that equates to more drag. follow Pappy's advise and test both motors on the same hull. to answer the question in your title: it's not the age, but the amount of use (or abuse) that an engine goes through which will have an effect on the power. a well used motor possibly has less compression, weaker spark(?), propeller/gear/bearing wear and tear, etc. etc. all of which affect performance (in varying degrees). proper use/maintenance plays a big part on how long the engine stays in good running condition. [/QUOTE]
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