WOT harder on motor??

Squeakit

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Is running a 2 stroke outboard continuosly at WOT harmful, rather than backing off the throttle and running more gently once the boat is planing? This may sound like a dumb question but I would appreciate some opinions. I have a 50 horse '89 Force and an old 5.5hp Evinrude and dont want to wear them out if running them a little easier will make them last longer. Just trying to increase my outboard education. Thanks.
 
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DJ

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Re: WOT harder on motor??

Squeakit,<br /><br />Running WOT does not hurt them. A little less throttle is better as long as the engine is not struggling to hold the boat on plane.<br /><br />The diffeence in fuel economy between WOT and say 3/4 is tremendous.
 
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