Water P.S.I. While on 'Ear Muffs'(running on the water hose)

[ShawnQ]

I am thinking about purchasing a boat. The water PSI while on the water hose is low. <br /><br />Should this concern me? It is a steady flow of water, and it is cool water after idling for a while, but it is at only about 2psi. The gentleman who is selling the boat said that the PSI reads ~10psi while in the water and running higher RPM's. It is a 1990 Evinrude V4 90hp, VRO if that matters. He has receipts for having the engine and lower unit rebuilt 2 years ago, and it runs great (seems to at least, I plan to do a test-ride this week).<br /><br />Let me know if I should be concerned.<br /><br />Thanks<br />Shawn

 

[bubbakat]

Re: Water P.S.I. While on 'Ear Muffs'(running on the water hose)

IT needs to be surbmerged to get water pressure up. Wait to you take your test ride and then ck it

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Water P.S.I. While on 'Ear Muffs'(running on the water hose)

Sounds right to me, Shawn. No need to be concerned...

 

[Hooty]

Re: Water P.S.I. While on 'Ear Muffs'(running on the water hose)

Roger rickdb1 boat.<br />2-3psi of water pressure at idle on the ears for a V6 OMC, 18-20psi at wfo.<br /><br />c/6<br />Hooty

 

[ShawnQ]

Re: Water P.S.I. While on 'Ear Muffs'(running on the water hose)

Hooty,<br /><br />I am pretty sure it is a V4, but I assume just a typo. <br /><br />I am planning to take it out this coming week sometime and see how it does.<br /><br />It's a 1989 Dargel Skout with the 1990 Evinrude 90hp VRO. The Engine was rebuilt buy a reputable mechanic, and the VRO pump was updated, and receipts are in-hand...so that's a plus. Here's a link to the boat, pretty cool little flats boat! http://www.dargel.com/skout170.htm <br /><br />I'll post up and let you guys know how it does!<br /><br />Thanks<br />Shawn