How many hours is too many on a motor

[spareparts]

I've ratehr have one with an average amount( approx 50-100 per season) than one with extremmly low hours(unless it was properlly stored). I've seen boats that were 5 years old an have 100 hours on them that were junk, and I've seen motors that had 4000 hours on them that ran like a dream. Hours isn't as important of an issue than maintance and condition.

[cterrebonne]

compression and leak down tell the real story. i have a guy that i sold a ficht to and he has over 1000 hours on it. i have also seens a new engine blow up at 5 hours.