24 Hour Boat Motor Fix & Flip Challenge! Can I Profit?

[@gustavbergenstjerna1960]

man keep posting, your bound to blow up, nobody else is making these fixing vids like you!

[@BoatBusters]

@@gustavbergenstjerna1960 thank you my friend 🤝

[@ethannawrocki8061]

@@gustavbergenstjerna1960 agreed this makes me want to venture into the boat business he makes it fun the learn about

[@BoatBusters]

@@ethannawrocki8061 DO IT!!! Always available to DM on instagram (same username) and always happy to help my subs figure stuff out and give them a hand with their motors

[@Roy-al-Paign]

He's a real solid guy. He helped me tons on Instagram.

[@TightlineTV]

where you at in the midwest? we should collab on somin

[@jeffreygaunt7488]

Dude, I've been looking at boats lately to buy, I used to be scared of boats with older outboards... now, after watching your vids, I'm not scared. I'll just fix the thing if it's no good . Thanks man

[@BoatBusters]

@@jeffreygaunt7488 easy as pie my man! Always feel free to DM me on instagram id be happy to help if you have issues with an engine

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

your fears are well grounded my friend when it comes to boats and motors if it aint running with up to date registration and being sold by the person whose name it is registered in walk away no exceptions walk away everytime

[@TravelingAnvil]

I stumbled into a boat and a few outboards. This channel has been fantastic for building confidence to break into these things! Keep Doing what you're doing. We love the content!

[@BoatBusters]

@@TravelingAnvil really appreciate that!!

[@bosnian_gamer_boi3067]

Your my new favorite KZbinr, never stop doing what you do best.

[@BoatBusters]

@@bosnian_gamer_boi3067 thank you so much for that 🙏🏼

[@Publicdefender77]

Awesome video. Some of the best motors ever made. I love flipping these and the larger 25s.

[@BoatBusters]

@@Publicdefender77 thank you so much man 💯

[@agaba5500]

i appreciate the funky jazz during the wash scene

[@johnjacobs8568]

Dude, another great vid! Your great to watch and listen to. One of those easy to listen to American accents. Feel free to upload more often, I cant get enough!

[@BoatBusters]

@@johnjacobs8568 I appreciate that! Uploading as fast as I can for sure without sacrificing quality. Want to make sure you guys know it’s going to be a good one every time I post 🤝

[@jpfmedeiros]

bro you’re lowkey one of my favorite creators right now. I feel like its only a matter of months now for you to become a big channel. Awesome work and awesome video. Hope to see more from you! You have a new loyal subscriber 🫡

[@corey0623]

"What happens to cork is...." hilarious. Great timing

[@BoatBusters]

@@corey0623 🤣🤣🤣 definitely degrades over time

[@k1ngre]

Fantastic as always! Too bad I binge watched all your content and now I have to wait for the next one 😂 Cheers from Sweden!

[@BoatBusters]

@@k1ngre I appreciate you 🤝 thank you

[@mandaloresmercy]

I wish I could find someone as thorough as you making video's of work on something like my old 1988 Searay Seville 16 with the 100 HP outboard engine. Great vid challenge! Always enjoy watching your work and learning a thing or two in the process as I figure out my own boat project.

[@Garagestead]

I got into fixing outboards this year. Your vids are great. I'd love to see some videos explaining the function and diagnosing of the electronic components on the larger motors. I've still got a lot to learn.

[@BoatBusters]

@@Garagestead check out my pontoon video! Some good spark diagnostics in there

[@Garagestead]

@@BoatBusters I checked it out, I liked it. More please!

[@BoatBusters]

@@Garagestead you got it!!!!

[@nelsonpowers6557]

Yesss I’ve been on the edge of my seat waiting for a new video. Love the content dude!

[@BoatBusters]

@@nelsonpowers6557 you rock man 🤝 thank you

[@Bear4g]

man I love your videos! the exact content I'm looking for. I just started college two weeks ago doing marine mechanics cuz I've been a boater all my life so wanted to learn how to fix and repair motors and eventually go higher up once I get more experience. just picked up my first motor and got it free! its a Evinrude 25hp 2 stroke, something to play around with while im at home and not at school to gain experience from

[@JuanSepulveda-d7s]

Great video," I'm learning brother". I enjoyed this video.

[@I_Fix_ur_broke_stuff]

The production value of this channel is so high for how big it is

[@adamthomas4638]

So glad I found your channel you are hilarious an your videos flow very well also I'm a car guy not into boats that much but I love anything with a motor an I love the process of fixing it up then selling or taking it out.Hope you get a ton more subscribers you deserve it

[@adamthomas4638]

You should get one of those ultrasonic cleaners it would be great for cleaning your carbs

[@BoatBusters]

@@adamthomas4638 such an awesome compliment thank you!! And yeah I’ve been debating it but I’m always impatient and would rather spray everything out by hand instead of wait for the ultrasonic 🤣

[@sjurgabriel]

Great outboards! Great memories woke up listening to it :-) My first was a 9.5 hp from the sixties, but kind of a forerunner to the 9.9/15 - with the low hanging engine suspended in rubber mounts. My 9.9 built in 1979 was mostly run on cheaper 70 octane, but the dealer told me I should avoid very low octane at temperatures under +10 Celsius. When I changed the carburettor to one from a 15, the dealer said I would get around 13 hp and I needed to change the exhaust too to get the full 15 hp.

[@BoatBusters]

@@sjurgabriel all true! A 9.5 Hp sportwin was also my first outboard. Great motors!

[@michaelmcelwain2053]

I agree with last comment. Love watching this type of channel. Keep em coming.

[@jacobohm4438]

I love your videos man! Good energy

[@BoatBusters]

@@jacobohm4438 thank you brother 💯

[@chillyfish5676]

Loving your vids dude. Keep it up! Cheers from Australia 👍

[@BoatBusters]

@@chillyfish5676 thank you friend 🇺🇸🤝🇦🇺

[@Delta3111]

Great video,you are the O.B. #1 mechanic 🧰

[@BoatBusters]

@@Delta3111 thank you 💯

[@tp2315]

Excellent videos. 9.9 and 15 have different internal exhaust sleeves in addition to different carburetors.

[@sjurgabriel]

I was going to mention that. I put a 15 carburettor on my 9.9 -79 model and talked to the guys at the dealer about it first. They said I would get around 13 hp without changing the exhaust. In Europe, but the motors should be the same.

[@fosterrignola8316]

Love the challenge but would have loved to see you give it a little paint job and sell for more!

[@luketobia7548]

you are the new thatboatguy!!

[@BoatBusters]

@@luketobia7548 the 🐐 can never be replaced 🫡… jokes aside- he’s been my favorite channel for years so I consider this a high complement. Thank you!

[@hunterwitt6248]

Dude! I bought almost this exact outboard on marketplace (without electric start) and after 3 months finally got to put it in the water today! Gave me some trouble when I first tried to crank it up but once it was running she was purring on my 1232 Jon boat 😂 Keep up the great content.

[@BoatBusters]

@@hunterwitt6248 thank you man!! These are good motors for sure

[@Antique_Outboard_Revival]

Love the vids dude! Giving life to old outboards

[@joehozzy2616]

Amusing and helpful outboard repair videos! Great work!

[@chadhoward4457]

Love the energy man keep the content coming

[@mikhar11]

your channel ROCKS!!!

[@BoatBusters]

@@mikhar11 THANK YOU 💯

[@bebeslife4519]

Your sense of humor is great and production quality is 10/10! Great vid! Also, do you have any experience with something like a 1971 18 Horse Evinrude? I got one that runs good at full throttle, but the carb drains after a while at idle. New OEM fuel pump, carb kit, I check the top crankshaft seal for leaks and could not find any. This gremlin is really kicking my butt!

[@Foxypanda453]

Keep it up bro loving the videos!

[@BoatBusters]

@@Foxypanda453 thank you brother!

[@mikel5992]

"bruh" cracks me up every time

[@eagle3906]

Great video. Very entertaining. I love your content!

[@BoatBusters]

@@eagle3906 thank you so much!

[@Ima-mb9ki]

Love the content. Keep it rolling!

[@BoatBusters]

@@Ima-mb9ki thank you 🤝🤝

[@Keatso11]

Excellent episode yet again, love your content 🇮🇪🍻

[@cleoalexander8320]

Love the vids. Thanks for helping me with my new hobby

[@drummerEight]

Love it man! Great job.

[@112Deniy]

Please make a video where you go through your step by step process on what you usually do/look for when diagnosing a motor!

[@BoatBusters]

@@112Deniy I have that video posted!!

[@CLAlongboarding]

Please keep the fix and flip vids coming!

[@TrudgeOn]

Best sound in the morning is reeeeeeeeeeeeeeee of the reel 🎣🎣🎣

[@BoatBusters]

@@TrudgeOn that too 😎😎

[@Tuker1954]

Great little channel I’ve found. Gave me inspiration to get my ‘78 9.9 rude running again! Any chance you kept that bracket in front of the shift lever?? Lol I’ve been looking far and wide for one of those for my remote controls it’s the last part I need!

[@Feg-px6tl]

Hey mate, love your content from Australia! Keep up the good work. I was wondering do you think it could be possible for you to make an excel spreadsheet with different boat motors and how much we should be paying for them and then how much roughly we should list them for once all fixed up? Could just focus on the most common you find. Just an idea for you which I’d love to see. Could make a video then attach a spreadsheet

[@BoatBusters]

@@Feg-px6tl really appreciate the compliment!! I would love to do that however motors can vary widely in price depending on location. Some engines sell for much more / less just a few US states away from where I’m at, I wouldnt even begin to know what the local AUS market is like.. I could make one for my area though!

[@Feg-px6tl]

@@BoatBusters that could work and then people can do a little research and adjust accordingly for state/country

[@Puppy__Nietzsche]

I have never even owned a boat but i enjoy these videos.

[@BoatBusters]

@@Puppy__Nietzsche I appreciate that! But sounds like you need a boat 😏

[@pabloandrs6141]

Another fire video 🔥

[@BoatBusters]

@@pabloandrs6141 thank you my man 💯

[@ThiccBoi420]

5:35 That Bruh Kills Me

[@lamarmstrong4389]

Subscribed. I have this same electric start Johnson 9.9 from the late 70’s. Cannot get it to start. After your video, I will attempt it again.

[@tamariderr]

Dude this is an awesome vid 😆

[@BoatBusters]

@@tamariderr thank you 🤝

[@kenpak6014]

Thatboatguy buster !

[@andrewcasas1234]

Keep up the good work have learned a lot from your videos bro

[@BoatBusters]

@@andrewcasas1234 thank you man really appreciate it

[@michaelosmon]

0:13 nope, it's the coffee maker running out of water so the coffee is ready

[@bigkat650]

Recent sub here, love the vibe. Good stuff, keep it up!

[@BoatBusters]

@@bigkat650 thank you man 🤝

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

Theres a few lakes here in ga. with H.P. regulations and i absolutely refuse to fish those lakes

[@wmweekendwarrior1166]

Great video, wish I could find an outboard for that price. In my experience the short shafts seem to be a dime a dozen and the long shafts are hard to come by.

[@BoatBusters]

@@wmweekendwarrior1166 yeah I’m sure it’s different everywhere honestly! Thank you though!

[@hkm_865]

You’d be proud of me buddy, picked up a 50hp Evinrude tiller for 350$. I always want to keep em

[@BoatBusters]

@@hkm_865 holy smokes! I’ll give you $500 😏

[@hkm_865]

@@BoatBusters I was gunna say I’ll sell it to you for a grand drive to Long Island 140psi x2 even comes with a whales tale 😏😏

[@lanecarter969]

it’s great stuff man keep it up

[@BoatBusters]

@@lanecarter969 thank you!

[@mickey2pair]

If I were you I would affiliate with some of the tools you use. Like the spark tester, the stand, the compression gauge. I’d have used the links as I’m about to do this same routine on a couple of Hondas I picked up.

[@sxswutah-ww6dr]

Another great video. I appreciate all of the tips. I have a chance to buy 2 1966 Johnson 3hp. They both run. What should I expect to pay for them?

[@JamesDavis-bu3kx]

do you use manuals for these small engines and if so which ones do you recommend.

[@elijahbl5745]

I found a 74 Johnson 9.9, 100$ I'm looking at it might pick it up and fix it, learnt everything I know Abt them from you LOL

[@BoatBusters]

@@elijahbl5745 sounds like an awesome deal man!! Definitely should buy it 💯 always free to DM on instagram if you need help getting it going!

[@philthefriendlyfrog]

Yep another good one....

[@dailyallowance3826]

Good lad you'll do well 👍

[@glendonchesser7014]

Great video, good stuff. You appear to have been bitten by the Marine bug. You mentioned you are in the Midwest, have you considered a career in the industry? Mercury Marine in Fond-Du-Lac Wi comes to mind. You would make an excellent Technician or more. Just a thought. Thank you for sharing.

[@terrorofdemons1168]

I refurbish and flip in Louisiana. Rebuild powerheads paint decals skegplate repair mostly mercury and Yamaha 50hp and up. Make $1-2k per motor and love doing it

[@BoatBusters]

@@terrorofdemons1168 it’s an absolute blast!

[@marknevells7821]

My son is the king of changing the rules you are good 😂😂😂

[@bretthuntley7725]

Where do you get your spare parts online?

[@freedomfishingOH]

What kind of cleaner did you use to get the water stains off of that motor

[@BoatBusters]

@@freedomfishingOH engine degreaser, bit of soap, also some fast orange hand cleaner!

[@Rick850angler]

Ima try that Bo shield fo sho

[@zcinematography]

Would love to see you work on a motor with a major issue like low compression.

[@BoatBusters]

@@zcinematography 🫣 stay tuned

[@lastgaming3217]

You’ve recently inspired me, literally picked up the same Johnson for £100 and a 2014 4 stroke Mercury 3.5hp for £125 so wish me luck 🤣🤣

[@BoatBusters]

@@lastgaming3217 man what a steal!!! If you ever need any help DM me on instagram same username I’d be happy to give you a hand 💯

[@Jevinrude_dude158]

I just got a electric start short shaft evinrude 15hp 1990s has been sitting in a garage for seven years. Any tips for what I might have to do to it under the cover is super clean

[@BoatBusters]

@@Jevinrude_dude158 I’m assuming it’s a 2 stroke so make sure to firstly get fresh gas mixed 50:1 (2.6 oz marine 2 stroke oil per gallon of gas) Also drain and refill your lower unit gear oil and check for water in it. Also would highly recommend changing the water pump impeller. This is typically a yearly job. Make sure spark plugs are in good shape and gapped properly, i betcha she will fire right up! Worked on so many of those motors that have been sitting in barns for 20+ years that started 2nd or 3rd pull and ran perfect

[@Jevinrude_dude158]

@@BoatBusters ok thanks so much!! and yes it’s a 2 stroke

[@mrbussey]

Stupid rain! What part of Ohio you in? GO BUCKS!!

[@masonnutter6718]

what do you do about the outboards with terrible paint?

[@BoatBusters]

If the cowling is horrible I sand, paint, and buy new decals. But I don’t paint the body of the engines at all

[@shebz1041]

what do you love so much about the old johnson and evinrude 15s? they only sell for abt 500 dollars down here in louisiana and im thinking about buying one

[@BoatBusters]

@@shebz1041 I love these engines because they are reliable and have by far the best selection of aftermarket parts

[@hunterdove5045]

Dude I’d be happy to find a pull start long shaft 9.9 for that price. Awesome video tho

[@skullfalker]

Another awesome video. I recently fixed up my boat after sitting for two years. I rebuilt the carbs, replaced the batteries, changed the spark plugs, the impeller, and gear oil. The engine started and ran fine, water flow was fine, revved up fine. Wasn't until I took it out to the lake and ran the engine under load it wouldn't go beyond 2000rpm. I tried a number of trouble shooting options but nothing worked. Any suggestions? It's a 2011 Mercury 50hp 2 stroke.

[@BoatBusters]

@@skullfalker make sure the carbs are synced up so that the butterfly valves are wide open at full throttle, also make sure you’re firing on all cylinders. Those engines run surprisingly well with a dead cylinder and you won’t realize until it’s under load

[@skullfalker]

@@BoatBusters Carbs are synced. Haven't checked if all cylinders are firing though. I'll be grabbing a spark plug tester for sure. Thanks

[@matthewurban9668]

For the love of god set up a table next to you. 🤣 parts and screws tools scattered on the ground is making my nerves go crazy

[@BoatBusters]

@@matthewurban9668 “If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?” -Albert Einstein 😂

[@Jewbaca321]

I just picked up a 1959 wizard 7.5 and I'm working to restore it, but am running into some issues, any advice on where I can look for parts as well as just general help lol

[@Jewbaca321]

The issue I'm having right now is how tf to get the flywheel off lol

[@BoatBusters]

@@Jewbaca321 I’ll be honest my friend I don’t work on anything pre- 1965 so im actually not sure on how their fly wheels are set up and I can’t find any photos online… if you send some pics to my instagram (same username) I will do my best to help! As far as parts you’re probably going to need to try to find some collectors on eBay for something like that

[@mxntal597]

Where do you order your parts I’ve been trying to find places to buy stuff for my 1975 9.9 evinrude 2 stroke

[@BuyingTickets]

awesome vid !

[@bertrenolds5]

92 is good compression for these smaller motors? the cylinders are even

[@BoatBusters]

@@bertrenolds5 yeah definitely good compression

[@bertrenolds5]

@@BoatBusters nice. I have only worked on bigger motors that require over 100psi compression. I have a force 50 and an Evinrude 60.

[@scottbostic6247]

Alright. I feel better about mine. I just bought a johnson 1966 5 hp. Runs great but replacing the impeller tomorrow. I paid 300 only because I really wanted that prop. Lol. Hard to find.

[@BoatBusters]

@@scottbostic6247 I feel that!! Impeller is no sweat, you got it!!

[@dwayneakehurst]

Good stuff dude! Next time try and list the motor before you start working on it, that way you can see if anyone wants it and just not answer until its ready to go. :-)

[@TheDrCoxie]

Its more like 14 or so HP, youd need to change the exhaust pipe to get the full 15

[@laurianoreyes1]

Best noise in the morning is a 2 stroke Marina motor

[@BoatBusters]

@@laurianoreyes1 and the best smell 🤤 just something about 2 stroke exhaust rolling on the water at first light

[@laurianoreyes1]

@@BoatBusters yes sir 😮‍💨 🤤

[@catfishcrazy4288]

Question: I have 86 landau hawk 10 with 50 hp Yamaha: when idling for long time ( say at dock 15 minutes) I pound ring noise will come from the shifter. What is that ???

[@Enjoyinqtheoutdoors]

Maybe you can help me out. Recently bought a boat with a 1981 Johnson 90 hp 4 cylinder outboard. It’ll start a little rough but will even out. I let it warm up and high idle it. I then put it in gear and can only go 5mph for about 5 minutes until I can give it more and then it runs up to 40 and I can start, idle and kick it right away but if I kill the motor I have to let it high idle again and run 5mph again until it lets me give it more gas. If I don’t wait it will bog out. I cleaned the carbs and they seemed fine, changed fuel pump and no difference, one of the ignition coils was bubbly so I replaced it but still no difference. I tried a new tank as well and still the same issue. I’m not sure what else can be causing this issue.

[@BoatBusters]

@@Enjoyinqtheoutdoors first thing you need to do is check your compression. You should have 100+ PSI on every cylinder and all numbers should be really close to each other. (Within 10%). Next you need to confirm good spark on every cylinder. These engines run surprisingly well on only 3 or even 2 cylinders. Once you have confirmed good spark and good compression, we can move on from there. It sounds fuel related to me, I would really double check that your carb jobs were done correctly. You also have to make sure the butterfly valves on each carb are synced together and opening properly. Make sure you have fresh fuel with no chance of water being in it. Bypass any water separators and clean fuel filters out. Ensure no air leaks in fuel lines. Fuel issues are always the hardest to find but they usually are something dumb and easy… best of luck!!

[@Enjoyinqtheoutdoors]

@@BoatBusters thanks for your response man I really do appreciate it!! I did check compression but while engine was stoke cold and was reading 90 on all 4. It held at 90 too didn’t drop. New spark plugs and they have spark. Butterflies open and close together. There was some movement where the cables attach to the arm on the motor so I added a couple washes so it wouldn’t move sideways when I gave it throttle. I used my tank from my old smaller motor. Prime bulb does get hard and I don’t see any gas leaking out of carbs or fuel pump. Just so weird that once it runs well it will stay running well no matter if I idle it and throttle right away or reverse and throttle just fine but if I shut the engine off and immediately restart it and try to throttle it it will big out past 5mph. I may just take it to an out oars mechanic if I can’t figure it out. I will check for the air leaks next. Thanks!

[@Enjoyinqtheoutdoors]

@@BoatBusters figured it out!! I redid the carbs myself and the plastic piece that holds the float in place wasn’t in one of the holes so the float was not correct. I replaced it with a new one and runs like a dream again!!

[@BoatBusters]

@@Enjoyinqtheoutdoors I had a sneaking suspicion there was something funky with that carb job! Great work 💯

[@Enjoyinqtheoutdoors]

@@BoatBusters thanks man. Love the channel!!

[@dereksolarz1884]

I’ve got like a 95’ 25hp Merc 2-stroke pull start.. tops out at about 25 mph… friend that knows a little bit about motors thinks it’s a 35hp with someone putting the 25 cowl on. What’s an easy way to tell?

[@BoatBusters]

@@dereksolarz1884 there should be a model and serial number plate on your engine you can look up!

[@Themarcustree]

Unfortunately a 15hp carb is not a big help look at the 15hp heads & 9.9 also intake manifold is different exhaust ports are different.

[@marknevells7821]

Id say to sell a outboard motor in 3 days in this economy you are doing well lol

[@Oldtimeytools]

Badass 🎉🎉

[@michaelosmon]

Had a dude pay me to remove one of those starters on that same motor lol he only wanted pull start

[@keganbabb2587]

Gained a sub for the green mile clip lol

[@bradmetzger7332]

In your opinion is mercy or even rude Johnson better motors

[@BoatBusters]

@@bradmetzger7332 probably not fair because I have a heavy bias toward Johnson/Evinrude. In my opinion in the 60s through 80s the Johnson’s and Evinrudes are better engines. I also don’t often work on old mercuries because they are a nightmare to find aftermarket parts for so I typically avoid anything mercury that’s pre-1990.. however, during the 90s and still to this day I think Mercury really took the lead and is producing really good outboards. None of them compare to Yamaha, but Mercury makes a fantastic modern product. I just wasn’t a fan of the old ones!

[@pieseasmyseas]

My evinrude says 9.9 on the side but with all the mods I've done it's closer to a 25...

[@Tuker1954]

Besides carb and maybe prop/exhaust what else is there to be done?

[@pieseasmyseas]

@Tuker1954 a whole lot bored .30 over reeds polish all the runners open the carb up bigger jet lighten the flywheel play with the timing lean it out a bit deck the block .10 shave the head .20 there are a few other tweeks I've made but I'll keep that to myself

[@Tuker1954]

@@pieseasmyseas wow that’s a lot of work but really cool you’re getting that much power out of it! I think I’ll just go with the 15hp carb for my 9.9 ‘rude and leave it at that, favourite motor ever they’re the best.

[@pieseasmyseas]

@Tuker1954 it's a lot of work but when you dog walk a bass tracker down and pass him in a 1436 jon boat ,it makes everything worth of when you see his face!

[@timaustin577]

Legend Mate :-)

[@2legit2quuit]

Should it spit main water out the back halfway up the shaft. That tell tail water might just be hoes pressure from the muffs. And for your neighbor sake, put it in a barrel.

[@austinalbright1373]

This video gets you to 20k subs

[@BoatBusters]

@@austinalbright1373 Austin bro made my night thank you 🤝

[@ttxxdd]

Is boeshield made by Boeing?

[@BoatBusters]

@@ttxxdd it is indeed a product of Boeing!

[@BobSmith-ih7qe]

9.9 and 15 have more differences than just that carb.

[@BoatBusters]

@@BobSmith-ih7qe mainly the exhaust port, carb accounts for the majority of it though