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I genuinely wonder how this happens. It happens on every forum, but I've never seen an explanation.

As I suspected, seems like most with high hours are putting on a lot of low rpm hours. Had I fished like years past, this would have been a 40-50 hour year from trolling. My 20 hours of troll time would equal 40 total fishing hours alternating between engines.

If only it were the same...

Good call.

That is nice, but my guess is the installation cost more than the trolling motor.

The issue I had with the single 248 was the bow riding high and poor ride because the bow wasn't down far enough in the water unless I had the engine trimmed almost fully down. I don't know if it was because of the 5" longer outboard shaft (30" single vs 25" twins) or if it was weight. Due to...

I've spent countless hours on boats, motorcycles, fast cars, and women. The rest, I squandered! :p I know that isn't how the saying goes, but it isn't far off from the truth!

If that were the case, I have 30 hours on engines, at least 100 hours on the water, and another 30+ in the garage!

I do as well. I just don't get those opportunities often enough in part due to weather. 50 mile trip was amazing conditions. 34 mile trip was rough as @#$&!

I appreciate the total numbers, but I'm wondering things like: - long cruise runs - long no wake/idle zones - extended trolling - some have mentioned engine idling for charging This year I probably had more cruise hours between 25-38 mph than in years past. I think my moving average this year...

There are plenty of days where we only head out to behind the break wall or go to a cove. 30-40 minutes round trip. Even with fishing trips, I rarely have to go more than 5 miles off shore. I guess I'm spoiled. Lots of good spots close to home.

I had a lot of that this year! Normal I fish cruise 50/50. This year was 100% cruise because I didn't want to get out of bed. Thought it was age. Turns out it was medically related. Hopefully next year will be different.

40 miles/trip. Offshore fishing?

So how are you racking up 2x the hours only going out ½ as much as I do?

I would consider my boat use for this neck of the woods higher than average. I usually get out 20-30 times a season, yet I'm only putting on a out 30 hours a year on engines. Since I trailer, I don't generally need to make long runs. Typically 20 miles or less round trip. Occasionally 50...

Considering what a trip to Florida costs, I think the piece of mind is worth not wondering if your counter will go kaput. I'm hoping I can keep my transom off the rebuild list. Knowing how the older ones are built, water kept boats will be tougher to keep off that list.

That stinks. I searched THT for you too. Nothing there.

I didn't realize how cheap the SEIs are. I'd be willing to take my chances at that price point for my needs.

You are now experiencing what I did before I bought new df200s. While my low hour f150s could have gone another thousand hours, I could have had issues on the next trip. For people like me who have to justify $ spent, it only made sense to spend a bunch of money because I don't have to time or...

I know it isn't the question you asked, but how badly bent is it? Is it worth trying to straighten in place? If it doesn't take a lot to straighten, I would rather take my chances in a straightened shaft than an aftermarket LU.