Over the Thanksgiving Holiday, I traveled up to Kentucky to visit my father. Dad lives on a big fresh water lake, and naturally, most of the boats have been put-up for the winter. I went down to the local marina and toured the docks to see all the fishing rigs. <br /><br />One thing really struck me: There are alot of fresh water motors that look and run like new. Mercs, Johnson/Evinrudes, even old Chryslers are everywhere. I even saw an old Gale 60 hp motor that ran well. Here if Florida, the salt water will eat up a motor quickly if neglected, and even if one's maintenance is good, salt water will take its toll. You will rarely see an old motor worth anything.
<br /><br />Around here, a 20 year old boat is not only common, it's not even considered old.