99 PAN with 502 python question.

Hollywood wrote: Absolutely. I just bought a Nautique with 2990 hours on it.

900 hours is only a number. If the Python has good compression and leak down results, you can make it last at least a few thousand hours. Someday they all wear out and you can always rebuild or replace. Of course just to be funny
She blowed up real good

Anyone think that the python would be capable of 1500-2000 with excellent maintenance?

Hey guys. I am looking at a mint 99 pro air nautique with the python engine. The motor has 900 hours and has been stored inside a heated basement during the southern winters. It is very nice. The owner is retired and is wanting to buy a larger boat. I’ve been reading up on the python and of course I get mixed reviews depending on whether you are an A or B type personality. I’m comfortable with the fuel consumption as it will be used as a wakeboard/tube pulling boat for my family of 5. I won’t be doing 48mph ski passes for 8 hours. We also do A lot of Lounging while on the water. My biggest concern since the boat looks like new is the hours. I read somewhere on CCF that 1000 hours was getting close to rebuild time. I just didn’t agree with this so I thought I’d ask. I had a 2004 Silverado with a 5.3 and the hour meter on it was almost 9000 hours. In a little over 14 years. This boat is pretty quiet. I think the owner installed the fresh air system. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks a lot.