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Gene, I'd change that oil at least once a year, regardless of hours. If you have a season, it would at the end. 
In Response To: No, not really... but I have only owned the boat a couple of years. ()
You get an acid residue on the valves, lifters, cylinder walls, etc. Changing the oil is a good way to protect those parts.
Your engine is tough and will take a bunch of abuse (better than a more sensitive turbocharged, electronically controlled newer engine) -- but still, why push it?
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- No, not really... but I have only owned the boat a couple of years.
- Gene, I'd change that oil at least once a year, regardless of hours. If you have a season, it would at the end.
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- Gene, I'd change that oil at least once a year, regardless of hours. If you have a season, it would at the end.
- No, not really... but I have only owned the boat a couple of years.
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