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I bought a '95 190 Horizon with the 5.0 EFI new in early 1995. We put 120 to 150 hours a year on it for 18 seasons in Minnesota. It had over 2100 hours on it wen we sold it. It was stored in the garage at home. The only issues we had were relatively minor.
1. At about 300 to 400 hours we had an exhaust flapper valve had come loose and cause a partial blockage in the exhaust passage in the area of the transom and a loss of power.
2. We had the driveshaft bellows leak. We were able to get everything cleaned up, re-greased, and a new bellows installed.
3. We had a fuse holder and fuse go bad that supply electrical power to the engine's ECU computer.
4. The thermostat in the cooling system had a tendency to get a little grit in it and be held open. This could have been from rust inside the engine or from sand in the lake or river. The engine should run at 145 degrees. At times it would not get above 120.
None of the issues were major or very expensive. The motor always ran like a charm. The outdrive was pulled and serviced every year. I put antifreeze in the engine every winter.
The floor is carpet on top of plywood. Its best if it can be dried out after it gets wet. Look for gel coat and fiberglass cracks that might indicate water intrusion, especially on the transom. With reasonable maintenance it is hard to say how long it will last. You will get a little over 4 miles to the gallon at a normal 2900-3000rpm cruise. I know that with 18 years and 2100+ hours, my old boat was going strong.
Hope this helps,
Gary
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Surface Interval: A scuba diving term for that time between dives to relax and prepare for life's next great adventure.
Current boat: '02 FW 268 Vista
Previous boat: '95 FW 190 Horizon
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