interesting article that I ran across. my current boat has a 2013 Merc 2-stroke with 830 hours on it. Kept in the garage... but used on average at least once/week for past 7 years. regular dealer maintenance. tough, strong little 75 outboard. hasn't even hit it's mid-life point yet.
as someone trying to sell it, certainly understand those who have concerns over hours. that being said, as the son of a mechanic, I understand the value of maintenance and upkeep.
https://boatlife365.com/average-boat-engine-hours-how-many-are-too-many/ (https://boatlife365.com/average-boat-engine-hours-how-many-are-too-many/)
Good read, thanks for the link...