[Bionic Man]

A question about my Lund, 60 HP 4-stroke Mercury.

Going on some long runs this trip at Powell. Other than higher fuel consumption, are there any dangers of extended periods running WOT? I'm thinking like an hour or more straight if the water is flat.

New fluids were put in for this trip. I've never run an engine wide open for that long.

I appreciate everyone's thoughts.

 

[redleader]

As long as your propped right so your not over revving you should be fine. Just stay within the rated rpms.

 

[pistoldog]

As long as your propped right so your not over revving you should be fine. Just stay within the rated rpms.

^^ ^^

This.

 

[macman]

No dangers per se imo.What does Mercury recommend? I do believe there are only so many hours (esp WOT hours) in any engine, would not run any of my engines that hard.Back it down 500-1000 rpm get there 10 minutes later with a gallon or two fuel in reserve.

 

[redleader]

Like Macman said, keep it off the redline. North or south?

 

[WestSloper]

Slow and steady wins the race and will save you fuel. San Juan?

 

[clackaram]

As long as it is past the break in period, then no problem. 5000-5500 should put you in the poweband and should keep the motor happy.

 

[snagged up]

I would run it per macman's input, 500 / 1000 under WOT. Save some fuel and wear.

My motor is a two cycle and when I was at Powell I ran it at 4600 / 4800 with a WOT of 5250. I chose that RPM because to me it sounded better and still got a good speed. Let your ears tell you.

 

[walleye seeker]

on my 115 evenrude the longest run at wot was 114 miles but when it got to 12 years old it needed a rebuild, now it is 21 years old and going strong. however the way it is proped it can run at wot and be 200 rpms below redline. my speedo says i usualy put 800 to 1000 miles a year on it

 

[Bionic Man]

Thanks for the feedback. Went north today, to 2 mile canyon. Ran most of it at 5000 rpm. WOT is 6k.

We need to learn to fish this lake. Had a good time and weather was perfect.

Tomorrow we will stay closer. Back up towards GHB on Friday.

 

[Bionic Man]

Filled the boat up this morning. I figure we went 80-90 miles. Took just less than 14 gallons.

We did the same distance today but the gauge shows fuller. Yesterday I did run WOT for about 10-15 minutes, other than that I was running 5000 rpm. Today was all 5000 rpm when running. That puts me right about 27 mph and seems like a good speed. I do miss how quiet the Crownline is, but this little 60 HP seems much more efficient. Guess you have to feed the horses.

 

[golden rod]

60 h.p. RULE!!! That is all.

 

[fishhunterdan]

60 h.p. RULE!!! That is all.

Don't you mean L.P. :llama:

 

[Anteroman]

If the engine turns 6,000 rpm you are more than likely slightly "Underpropped" which is a good thing, for your motor and its longevity. With the proper oil and good fuel most outboards are designed to run at high rpm's without problems. As some others have mentioned, I would also recommend pulling it back 10-15%, the time differential is not that much even if your going a long distance.
The factories "test" these motors at WOT until they break and then they pull them apart to find out what caused the failure. They rebuild and again, run them WOT till they break. This is a daily occurrence down here on Lake X, Mercury's test facility in Florida.
Bill