Impeller Replacement

[rword]

I just dropped my 20I in for its firts 100 hour maintenance and they suggested I replace the impeller. It seems early to me, but I'm new to the inboard world.

So how often do you guys replace your impellers?
Thanks

[Domsz06]

I'd go ahead and do it. My friend does it like every 150 hours, it's cheap insurance so that your day of fun isn't ruined.

Dom

[RZMike]

I'd have to agree with domslude. I now change mine every year after learning the hard way :D

If you want to get technical, I believe it all depends on what kind of water your boat is in. Sandy or muddy water tends to make the impeller wear out more quickly.

[bfrank]

How hard is it to change, I have a Mec 5.7 non fuel injected. Maybe they could put the instructions for all boats on the downloads section of the forum??!?!?!?!?!

[RZMike]

Originally posted by bfrank
How hard is it to change, I have a Mec 5.7 non fuel injected. Maybe they could put the instructions for all boats on the downloads section of the forum??!?!?!?!?!

Which model do you have? I've got a V-drive and it takes more time than a direct drive, but it's not that hard.

[bfrank]

ITS A 97 PRE 2000 WT

[RZMike]

I'm not familar with that model. If it's a V-drive, I took pictures when I did mine. I can send them to you if it'd help.

[Matt Garcia]

Mike, I still have those pictures that you took when you replaced yours...I will probably make a quick photo page on the impeller so everyone can see it. I don’t know what you did on each picture so you may have to comment on it if you don’t mind.