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	Name:	Osms -
	Subject:	Motorman
	Date:	5/10/2007 1:59:47 PM

Many of us have spent some time off shore. The more time you spend in open water the more respect you gain for the power of the unforgiving waves and water. Over the many years I spent of the coast and the many deaths I know occurred, practically all were families that ventured off shore in a boat too small, w/o life vests, etc. They didn't intend to die, but because they were under prepared, in the wrong type boat, etc., they died. These things CAN be prevented by the use of common sense.

I've spent more money on one outboard motor (Mercury oil pump gear went out--cooked the engine), than on all the I/Os I've owned put together.
No scheduled maintenance would have prevented the oil pump failure--if I had been smart I would have pre-mixed oil and gas after the warranty expired. I don't recommend I/Os for leaving in salt water--common sense. Always had inboards--no problems.

Agree with all that new 4-cycle outboards are the future of small boating.