20 hour service?

[Heelz23]

Hello,

I have a Stingray boat with a Mercruiser I/O and just hit the 20 hour mark, which I am supposed to have it serviced. I was wondering if I waited a few more weeks, when I'm done for the year and had it serviced and winterized at the same time if it would hurt anything or void the warranty? I am guessing I would have about 30 hours on it by the end of September.....

 

[alldodge]

Hello,

I have a Stingray boat with a Mercruiser I/O and just hit the 20 hour mark, which I am supposed to have it serviced. I was wondering if I waited a few more weeks, when I'm done for the year and had it serviced and winterized at the same time if it would hurt anything or void the warranty? I am guessing I would have about 30 hours on it by the end of September.....

What engine do you have? The 6.2L has eliminated the 20 hour check
https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us...ter-v-8-sterndrive-engine-has-power-to-spare/

 

[Heelz23]

Oh sorry, its the 4.3 V6 engine.

 

[alldodge]

Didn't find a requirement for continued warranty. Merc suggest bringing it in for engine alignment and other checks but also states all expense during maintenance check will be the owners. Only item I see that would not be your expense is if they found something wrong. So IMO I wouldn't bother with the 20 and just check it at the end of the season.

I'm not an attorney but if it was mine, I would wait

 

[achris]

...I'm not an attorney but if it was mine, I would wait

If it were mine, I'd do it myself!