Yamaha 4 stroke compression

[honeyhole]

I am considering purchasing a boat with '99 Yamaha 50 hp 4 stroke. I have never driven or owned a 4 stroke. What should the compression be on the motor? Is their anything I should check that is different from a 2 stroke?

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Yamaha 4 stroke compression

yes, have a leak down test done, it will show flaws a compression test simply cannot.

 

[honeyhole]

Re: Yamaha 4 stroke compression

Thanks! What kind of info/numbers should I expect from a leakdown test?