Impeller Question
My boat has been sitting for the winter, out of the water and covered, during our winter months here in Fort Worth, Tx. We've had a couple of very hard freezes. In early March we're taking a trip and I wanted to put the boat in the water. It's a 2007 18' FS, 135 hp. I haven't had a chance to change the oil or impeller yet.
My question, am I risking it by putting it in the water w/o an impeller change? I have the oil and impeller changed every year, and was planning on taking care of it after this upcoming trip. Thank you. |
Re: Impeller Question
I only replace my impeller every other year. I think you will be fine. I live just north of Montgomery, Alabama
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Re: Impeller Question
My personal opinion is that it's overkill to change the impeller every year. I change mine every 3-4 yrs and the 3 times i've changed it since i've owned the boat there was very little wear on the old one. I believe that most reputable shops would tell you to change it every 3 yrs and maybe every two yrs if you spend a lot of time in the shallows with sandy bottoms. As for engine & out-drive oil, i change mine in the fall before i put it away for the winter and it's good to go in the spring w/out changing it again.
IF you winterized the engine/outdrive properly last fall, you shouldn't have any issues this spring. |
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What Mikey said.:wink_thumbup::wink_thumbup:
Every 2-3 yrs seems to be my norm as well. If you put 200+ hrs on your boat per year , it would be a good idea to change it every year. Most of us are lucky to get 40-50 hrs a summer.:( Load up and go have fun! , it'll be just fine MOB.:yes_grin: |
Re: Impeller Question
Thanks guys! Great advice. Safe boating.
Tj |
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