Well this is my question I dont know if im jumping the gun or if it's just normal as im not to savvy on outboard motors. First thig the water shooting out of the motor is flipping STEAMING HOT! Is that normal?Im not to sure as I have never stuck my hand in it to check it before. Second thing as I was running it I had the cowling off and noticed a bit of water lightly spitting out of the hose that connects from the engine to where it shoots out of the motor that im sure isn't normal. I just bought this boat last year and the motor year is a 2002. I hope I made some sort of sence!! ;D

Thanks,

Dan

I think the water temp should be 140-150 degrees.Remember, when your engine is idling the block is a lot hotter than at higher RPM'S.

Mine is hot as hell to when idling.

Couple ?'s I would ask myself:

What's my water pressure?   Idle 2-4 psi    wot 10-12 psi

Is my thermostat good?

NO, the water should not be coming out of the hose at all.