Boat Oil Change: 1999 Nautique

This is a 1999 Ski Nautique with a 5.8 liter PCM.
I walk you through the whole process to changing out your impeller. This boat that I am using is a 1999 Ski Nautique with the Ford Pleasurecraft (PCM) 5.8-liter engine. Many models and engines may have a similar set up like this engine.
Here is the IMPELLER I used:
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Check your manual to make sure this impeller would fit yours.
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Hello Everyone, my name is Justin White. Ever since I was young I was always fascinated with how things work. Wherever I am going, I constantly look at how and why something is working the way it is. With my KZbin channel, I am able to give accurate and credible videos to the viewers. Cluengineer or "Clue in engineer" is a guide to a solution. Many of my videos are how to, fix it, and explanation. Come join the community and subscribe, like, and share.

[@keithcofer5515]

Hey Bud, I also have a PCM 5.8 liter HO and have been doing all my service for 25 years. You do everything exactly like I do, and you are spot on with your technique. You are a master, especially considering your age!

[@92813justin]

Thank you Keith!

[@pfettig77]

Ha! I'm 42 years old and I still yell "dad!" too when something is stuck.

[@92813justin]

Haha, I had to keep that part in their. It was too funny

[@keithwilliams2766]

I like your paper towel in the plastic baggie tip. I'm going to remember that one.

[@92813justin]

Thank you! It really helps keep your boat clean.

[@josephadvincula6636]

Justin, thank you for all your videos. Got my 2002 Air Nautique 196. This is my first boat, and I'm a little bit scared in doing what your doing winterizing your boat. But as I watched your video, it gives me a little bit of confidence of doing it. Sure saves me allot of money if I do it myself. Pls keep up the great videos, very informative. Greatly appreciated as well, all the info & advice that you give out. Thank you so much.....

[@92813justin]

Joseph Advincula, if you follow these videos you will be set. It saves you a lot of money and a piece of mind it was done right. Thank you for the amazing feedback. :)

[@erico6247]

Good job man! I love watching your videos as you explain everything step by step as it should be done! Great job kid!

[@92813justin]

Thank you! I just uploaded spark plug install video if you are interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5THg51qatCcl9k

[@nickatnightime]

Awesome instruction! Clear and concise. Your the best!

[@92813justin]

Thank you!

[@Robcadams1974]

Couple things. Can you do a video on changing transmission fluid and I noticed you have a depth finder. Where is your transducer mounted?

[@andrewcronin5544]

Love watching your videos man. I also have a ski nautique! Was wondering if you’ve started a tik tok yet with all these great boat how-to vids?

[@hankhenry9199]

Good job Justin, keep up the videos. Have you ever removed the transom seat? If so, how.

[@92813justin]

Thank you, Hank Henry. The videos are coming every week. I have removed the rear seat plenty of times. This is a great suggestion and I will make a video on how to remove the back seat.

[@EvoDave42]

Hank, the rear set may seem 'stuck in place because the rub rail cushions interfere with the seats movement out. The seat will come out, but it needs to be finagled a bit. I have friends with the same boat, and they all seem to come out differently. I use cardboard wedged between the rub rail cushions and the rear seat to keep the rear seat from cutting into the rub rail upholstery when I wrestle the seat out. That rear seat design is pretty lousy ! Part of what makes it funky is the allowance for the ballast tanks. Even with that, I don't see why it could not have been better designed to 'lift' out vertically like the old Mastercraft Prostars !

[@kens3475]

Nice work. This engine is a little special - it needs zinc in the oil. I only run valvoline vr1 40w in my gt40.

[@flite26]

My boat shop recommended this too, and he also said use 20/50 if you can get it. I got it for $30 on amazon for a 6 quart case. Just did my first oil change to winterize...

[@ChrisThompson167]

@@flite26 thanks for that. Ordered

[@rodchristopher6900]

hey, love the video! was wondering what kind of oil filter did you get and where did you get it? thank you.

[@Ronix24Wake]

Hey mate great video love your work .. just wondering did you warm up the boat without hooking up a hose to the impeller can you warm it up without doing that ..

[@92813justin]

mitch b I did not start the boat without any eater. It's called a fake a lake. Check out my video on it!

[@Ronix24Wake]

CluEngineer thanks mate

[@gerardomolinari6640]

Great video thx!!!!!

[@92813justin]

You bet!

[@TheRandrx2]

If you take off the oil fill cap, it may drain faster.

[@92813justin]

TheRandrx2, I usually do that. I also sometimes pull the dip stick out a little.

[@andresherrera398]

What type of oil are you using?

[@92813justin]

SAE 40 Pennzoil

[@JLHarper711]

How do you get the center drain plug out of the center of the boat? I have a older 1986 Marlin i can see it but don’t know how to get the thing out. Thanks

[@92813justin]

I reach down in a weird angle and unscrew it. Be super careful when your engine is hot.

[@JLHarper711]

@@92813justin I got it thanks bud love the videos

[@samhansen527]

How did you find a TSC1 with 230 hours? Ski it Again? Boat trader? I'm hoping to be in the market for one of these exact boats (I'd prefer a 1998 or 1999, but would be okay with a 1997) within the next couple years and really want to find one that's in this nice of shape.

[@92813justin]

Sam Hansen I purchased this boat with 60 hours a couple of years ago. This boat was parked under a carport for 3 years and never saw it move. I ended up emailing him to see if he was interested in selling it. Turns out he did and it has been such a great boat! Go with nautoque!

[@samhansen527]

Awesome. Great find! I ski behind a 1998 Ski Nautique with a GT40 very frequently and love the hull. I have skied behind a lot of boats and enjoy my time behind my club's 1998. Within the next few years, I'd love to pick up one of these or a 1995-1997 MasterCraft ProStar 190, but I'd prefer the 'Tique. Thank you for doing all these maintenance videos.

[@lasagna3106]

I have 98 brendella, 5.5k

[@Rob-qd6nh]

I have a question. I have a 330 pcm Excalibur engine. The steering is hard when turning left but soft when turning right, only in the water though. Out of the water it turns normal. A friend said to check the power steering fluid by belt tension. I look but can’t seem to find a steering pump. Or maybe just can’t see it because engine sit low in the back of boat. Do these engine have power steering pump and fluid.

[@92813justin]

Ski nautiques do not have power steering. It the pressure only when you are moving? If so there is a trim tab on the rudder you can adjust.

[@Rob-qd6nh]

@@92813justin thank you very much. Yea my rudder have 3 tabs. On it. Now that you say that... I remember seeing my dog biting on the rudder where the tabs are at. How and is it easy to adjust or should I take to shop, for professional. Thank you a lot

[@ChiliStyles]

Song at 40 seconds?

[@04starshills61]

Hey what STP grade oil did you use on this oil change?

[@92813justin]

04stars Hills I used straight 40

[@MrSquinker]

Thru wich hole u put the oil hose? I missed that :)

[@92813justin]

MrSquinker, the drain plug on the bottom of the boat

[@MrSquinker]

@@92813justin found it! I thought you pulled it thru the water suction point :)

[@92813justin]

MrSquinker, great! Let me know if you have any more questions. I am happy to help.

[@bradleyj5514]

I guarantee you will only not check for the stuck gasket once when replacing the filter.

[@92813justin]

Every time

[@ricford39]

No shades. Cooler.