Should I be concerned? Towing a boat.

[FNQCairns]

The higher the better Pete, take note of variation between cylinders, less is best, some say up to 15% is OK I personally believe closer to half that is acceptable. When you do it (if you do) throw the numbers up, someone we will be able to at least advise on your next direction. It's worth it just to get to know the engine IMO.

cheers fnq

[ozscott]

Mate - if the operator was from Terry's marine and was a mechanic he should have known better than to hit you up for a 2k tow...I wouldnt be taking my boat to that fella if he was a mechanic (I dont know if he was of course)...and if he was and it killed your engine, then you might want to consider your options...I would take it first to a reputable dealer in your brand of outboard to start with and get a written report if anything is wrong.

Cheers

[tigermullet]

Mate - if the operator was from Terry's marine and was a mechanic he should have known better than to hit you up for a 2k tow...I wouldnt be taking my boat to that fella if he was a mechanic (I dont know if he was of course)...and if he was and it killed your engine, then you might want to consider your options...I would take it first to a reputable dealer in your brand of outboard to start with and get a written report if anything is wrong.

Cheers

Thanks Ozscott. I didn't want to say that sort of thing. The thought was there but I didn't want to express it. Here's hoping that those blokes weren't mechanics because, as you say, a mechanic should have known better.

Here's hoping that Fnq's suggestion of using a pressure gauge puts things in a better light.