Outboards #1 PROBLEM!

[@BornAgainBoating]

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[@donron4625]

My boat is a pain in my back. Since ive had it, its been a constant project. The thing that waits for me at the end of the day because it knows im never finished. Not to mention how its drains me not only mentally but economically....... but god darn it i love the thing. Nothing more rewarding than to be on the water and hear compliments on whatever ive done to it. Loyal sub here.... FISH ON!!!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thanks for being here!

[@kristensorensen2219]

I had a Evinrude 135 v-4 hat never saw saltwater. I always ran the OEM oil to mix with the gas. It would foul the plugs but that was easy to clean by pulling the plugs. I ran it for 20 years with zero problems. The fuel tank was kept full to avoid condemnation.

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

All of these issues can be put down to lack of care and maintenance. When my father and i would go deep sea fishing, we would always go over the boat and make sure everything was working a week before we went out.

[@PoxyBear]

IMHO if cars/trucks/boats/PWC required the same checklist that planes required before takeoff, there would be a lot fewer issues out there.

[@chevyon37s]

@@PoxyBear maybe, but the same people who ignore regular maintenance would also ignore said checklist....

[@UncleDonDon]

Any problem you may have with an outboard is still 100 times better than an inboard.

[@aaron-fauth]

Not really it’s reliability

[@jayzb7701]

1000 times better

[@rickcollins7172]

A complete 350 mercruiser inboard outboard engine is 5000$ in Canada, how far does that go buying a 260 hp equivalent outboard??

[@drifter9425]

Not diesel

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Difficult to wear out a chevy block and yeah more forgiving except for winterization. Heavier, yes! Less efficient, probably! Cat requirements really take the wind out of the sails, imo.

[@danieldesimonedanny1827]

On saltwater, flush the outboard long enough that the thermostat opens. This is the # 1 problem that outboard owners are guilty of. Replace the water pump at the recommended hrs & no problems. The outboard dealers here in south Florida love to sell new outboards. I run a Honda 50 on my skiff & a 5.7 / 350 in my inboard 1978 Chris Craft. Here I got over 3,000 nautical miles on my boats. They share the same GPS. Have fun guys!!!

[@jeffvw1994]

Non boaters love to tell me about the greatest days for a boat owner are the days you buy it and the day you sell it, completely BS.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I had heard that Honda outboards had spark plug issues then I bought a brand new Honda four stroke 15 hp for my aluminum boat. I didn't put many hours on the motor and both plugs died! Luckily I had my trolling motor working. Changed both plugs and it ran great. A few months later, I sold the boat then a few months after that, the new owner called me and said the plugs failed! Last boat I sold last year, had a brand new 90hp 2 stroke that only had 50 hours on it when I sold it. I still needed to change the water separator filter every year!

[@chucktripp5722]

Love the video I found a small cut in a new fuel line on my buddy's boat that caused it to draw air at higher RPM's. ...Now I am the neighborhood boat hero....lol great job guys

[@trayrichburg3174]

i think a vid on the electrical components inside the motor such as sensors would be an awesome idea

[@BornAgainBoating]

You're going to like next weeks video ;)

[@TakeDeadAim]

Sweetwater 4 stroke boaters just keep moving!lol! Have done little but change oil in 5 years!lol! 5:00...those plugs look perfect.

[@sammylacks4937]

What brand are you running. I had a Mckeecraft with a 4 Suzuki. 140 hp. Was told when I purchased those motors were bulletproof . Well it was. Later when the Hydroblaster joined my stable it was a 17 Triton CC with a 90 Yamaha. I wanted a jon boat that could throw a roostertail. I had drivers at intersections roll window and shout hey thats not a boat its a rocket ship. I hand picked both and loved them. Brand damn new. I took care of my boats. But ya know I got a story yup. Always. I tell em so others don t have to go thru and suffer like me. They were my babies. But everynow and again it happens. Yup SHIT. My triton I called the hydrblaster from Bass master mag Harry and Charlie fisher comics. My g/f and I loved to ffg founder gig. We were pretty good. I had a generator and 4 500 watt halogen. My buddy ran 6 We could light up Figure 8 My girlfriend and I had system. When loading for trip home she held boat while i backed boat trailer in the we swapped places and I drove boat on , she pulled us out . Then she was done. I stowed everything and got ready for drive home. Jumped in Tohoe and put her in D. Has anyone picked up one my F up. Oh I did. Scotts hill to Lake Waccamaw non stop . I always stopped and backed in lake so everything that went in salt now rinsed in fresh pretty black water. Huh, what color is yours. But when I pulled in lake ramp area and turned to back , I saw the emptiest boat trailer there is. I mean empty as in no damn boat. Hmm. Did I attach strap bow eye and cinch down. My excuse and talk all the shit ya want. Pull a boat many miles as I have and nothing go wrong. Lucky or lying . I ve heard it all but ... I can take it. So 25 grand boat , I m think n up a light pole or a pine tree. I called 911 got NC Highway patrol dispatch and tried to sound like a buddy. Looking for missing boat. On or just off high, what s that, oh found it , Where? Lake Waccamaw high way , that s where I am . .ahhhh I see blue lights ahead bet thats my baby . Since I was the only idiot on the road pulling just a boat trailer , they put 2 n 2 togther and the first snickering burns me. Think thats bad, better n a ticket book. Sheriff dep and Lake cop I knew . Well I had my glich A highway patrol woulda wrote a fat one. For what? Low tire pressure, driving while stupid Hell something. I pulled off enough strap to hang off trailer and disconnected from Tahoe to allow trailer to be pulled under boat Save a couple scratches. They helped me rehook , laughed one more time while I thanked them. Alls well, that ends well I say No I don t care what others say. How many payments did ya make? OK . Yea I Royally F ed up but it coulda been worse huh. Yup imagine cruise n half asleep and whatda hell is that honey!!!. I agree the Lord does look out for drunks and idiots. Was sober as a judge so... I forgot but never again. Only happened once. Went back next night . Gota nother limit and brought boat home too

[@Indianawhiskeyandbourbon]

@@sammylacks4937 hell of a story. I appreciate you sharing that. That experience you had is the nightmare us boat owners have at night when we sleep. Along with the walking around naked in public nightmare and we can't find clothes. Thanks for sharing and we will all be checking our tie downs thoroughly this year.

[@MitzvosGolem1]

Water pump impeller change every year Water separator filter drain out before each trip. Change lower unit oil twice a season. Spray power head down with WD 40 every month. Don't overheat don't get water in fuel don't use engine to get off sand mud bars.. And you will be ok.

[@markharris4260]

Having a boat is not as bad as it sounds , it's great fun and hours of enjoyment, if you are not mechanically inclined to the point that you know what you are doing and know your engine and other components then always take it to very good reputable mechanic or boat marina repair and service center ! The life of the engine is all in taking care of it and making sure it's greased at all zerk fittings and finding problems before they can get bad !

[@morley3810]

I'm so glad I only have access to fresh water. Salt water gives me nightmares even though I'm over 1000km from the nearest ocean...

[@boashna]

My mechanic told me to get rid of my boat. if you want to save your marriage and money .. .I fired that Mechanic when I go down I go down in my boat . .............

[@sammylacks4937]

I d a fixed that mech. I woulda hooked him up with my wife. Ha ha suffer ....

[@mmooney6860]

i work for a Suzuki marine dealer you do a very good job thank you

[@BornAgainBoating]

Wow, thank you

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

You forgot the water pump IMPELLER. When they go bad it’s an engine killer. Change them every two years from the time it’s installed regardless of runtime.

[@slalomking]

Karl Jensen I change mine every 5 years. No problems with that interval. Of course I walk the boat off the sand bar so the pump never sucks up sand. A lot of boaters power onto the bars, then reverse off at the end of the day. Then you'd have to do it more often!

[@SkypowerwithKarl]

@@slalomking You may be able to get away with it because of the type, brand and your usage. Some people store the boat for long intervals and this can be worse than a lot of run time. The rubber can take a set and the blades never rise again to make contact with the housing. On some pumps they use the same impeller for a big block and a small block engine, but the pump housing is different. The big block has more “cam” in it to displace more water hence pump more water. That makes what may be good for several years on one engine risky on another. There are cheep impeller knock offs out there too.

[@acproductsusa826]

Thanks for the vids, Although I'm quite mechanical the specifics you share with the outboards are GREAT, you've saved me a lot of money and I have my boat running Sharp!

[@wrzl1675]

Didn’t change the oil filter for 4 YEARS smh AND it was even labeled with the date on it. Laziness, just pure laziness

[@pflaffik]

Its not a problem, oil can bypass a clogged filter so its not like the engine will die in no time. It can take years before you even notice engine degradation, esp on old diesels, i seen tractors with 40 year old filters on Perkins 3 cyl diesels, they start and run with no worries. Old diesel filters otoh, thats a big problem every winter.

[@pflaffik]

@1 Atom 12 Yeah but oil will clog a filter over time even without being used. Even on hydraulic systems where no exhaust is polluting the oil, and that can be a bigger problem since theres no bypass valve on lots of them, they will just make a horrible noise with high frequency vibrations, and almost no pressure.

[@veryrandom5148]

I got a diesel tractor, my uncle didn't replace the filter in 13 years.

[@francoisjackson]

Probably hasn't used the boat in 4 years

[@benzproducts]

I avoid outboards at all costs for larger boats. I/O -Inboard/outboard is the way to go, much easier to work on/service. Large outboards are way too heavy and make a boat top heavy/dangerous. Every part in an outboard is custom and very expensive. I/O's use standard engines from GM or Ford and share many parts with automotive applications. Also the outdrive is easy to take off and I can lift it myself since it's so small compared to a large outboard motor. Another advantage is less noise with an I/O, who wants to hear all that noise from the outboard - an I/o is sound deadened in the engine compartment and more insulation can always be added to make it super quiet.

[@johnm8961]

I/O is dead. Not easier if you are paying someone to do the work. The boat manufacturers shoe horn the engines in. When you need work done, the bulk of the costs can be for just gaining access to the needed repair issue.

[@johnm8961]

I/O’s may use a standard block to start but it is modified. Very little would cross over from the auto world. Go to Napa and tell them you need a crank shaft for a merc 496. Lol over and over.

[@budsbustbi6339]

i fix boats! i am getting so many that tell me, i watched on line and all you have to do is??? is so funny, i tell them than do that!!

[@glenchadwick420]

Or they say " I would do it but I don't have the tools☹😪". Lol if you own a boat you better have tools also😆.

[@shawnhenderson1130]

Well most boat mechanics learn from just getting their hands dirty and working on them. There is literally no one I know that went to school to be a boat mechanic. Yes I've heard of places like MMI but its literally a school for yuppie parents to send their yuppie kids. So it can be really overwhelming to see that price tag and the shop labor hours of well over 100$ an hour to do something like a 100hr maintenance or change a damn impeller... automotive repair shops are the same, it's a terrible profession to make good money and it's a terrible service that no one feels is truly worth the money they spent. Piece of advice for anyone learn to work and repair your own equipment and save 1000s of dollars in the long run.

[@budsbustbi6339]

@@shawnhenderson1130 i had a marine engineer straight of of school come work with me!! it was so funny!! he was in the book for every thing!! most basic what order to change plugs!! how to remove covers!! i told him he will stay at beggener wage tell he learned what he doing!! so he quite!! he went to work at one of the big shops!! they know me!! when they called i said he did every job he just a beginner and want more pay he worked there for a month!!

[@AmericanFry]

Oh jeez it’s so much nicer boating on a lake with outboards maintenance wise

[@matmuffin1]

We have a 07 Honda 200 with 1400hr engine looks and runs like new. We also run salt away throughout it every run and its stored in our back yard. Oil changed with oem every 30hrs, valve train showed 0 signs of wear. And those are all off shore hours. Silicone the engine and wires every run. Boats are only expensive when you don't take care of them

[@treeguyable]

Dang, I must have messed up, buying a Triumph with a Yamaha motor. 11 yrs straight of fun boating on it. Just routine, predictable repairs on it.

[@waltertx.6020]

Mike how did you like the Triumph boat itself?

[@treeguyable]

@@waltertx.6020 Great boat, almost idiot proof. Which is what I need. 😆

[@Mobev1]

I’ve owned boats my entire life. None of them break down enough to where I need to take it to a shop. I usually never have problems other than scheduled maintenance

[@mattamann7922]

UTI Bluepoint Multi Meter.. have the same one from them, thanks for the video!!!

[@forniafishing]

Did you go to UTI?

[@stevenbusk539]

The one thing I never understood with outboards is why as the cc and hp went up, that the manufacturers didn't automatically think to use a 4stroke engine? I mean who sets out to design a 3.0L+ 2 stroke engine? If it was a car engine no-one could afford to go anywhere in it!

[@renko9067]

My dad owned a boat. We own a boat. Not “one big problem.” Nothing but joy. This channel often seems so negative toward things boating. 🤔

[@hightidelowtide6380]

Lol, not yet!! (B)ust (O)ut (A)nother (Thou) !

[@dearred2923]

You thousands of dollars to throw into the ocean. I grew up in Southern Indiana and nobody in my family has a boat. I've never had a boat. I don't have a clue about the maintenance required to keep a boat in tip top shape.

[@dearred2923]

If you own a boat and our dad owns a boat I wonder if his dad owns a boat? I also wonder what type of job you have and what job your dad has that gives

[@srcastic8764]

What are the two best days of boat ownership? The day you buy it and the day you sell it! 😂😂

[@jrrains]

@@dearred2923 my father brother and I own boats (2 1-fishing boat 2 sea ray ski boat) I've owned a boat since 21yrs old and it's not as costly as one would think. As long as you keep up routine yearly maintaince your good

[@TejasToolMan]

Check out, run your boat motor BEFORE You get to the ramp! 😉

[@frosty4593]

something called regular service...must be an American thing. Had our boat for 10 years. Not once did we take the cowling off because of problems.

[@jasonhooey5677]

You are very wrong about the voltage. Less than 13 volts with engine running then it's not charging. Batteries fully charged sit at 12.7 volts. So anything below that means it is not charging. I have never found anything that runs at 12.8 or 12.9 when its charging. Always 13 volts to 14.9 and if you are over 14.9 then you have an alternator overcharging which will ruin the batteries as well. Otherwise you information is bang on!!!! Great stuff

[@coynedaddy]

It simply comes down to routine maintenance and regular services . Outboards are more reliable then they’ve ever been .

[@Aplex21]

Whatever kind of you drive you have it comes down to maintainence. They all have pros and cons and some are better for certain applications than others but just taking care of it solves so many problems

[@jeg5438]

I though about becoming an outboard mechanic because it seems they're never working right. Seems like there's plenty of mechanics already.

[@anglosax100]

Actually there is a shortage of techs in the marine industry if you become one you will be in demand especially on the west coast!

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

Another positive and informative video. Thanks

[@BornAgainBoating]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bottomknockinbaja6092]

The best worst decision of my life was the day I bought my boat..😉 and you're right I couldn't live without it!

[@scottmichael3745]

I got married for the second time just 3 years ago. The #1 rule I told my wife to keeping me happy is, I MUST HAVE A BOAT! (I live in central Florida). And I just bought my biggest one yet, a 20' bay boat. :-)

[@rehaerman6519]

I am 100% with you! My boat is my best playmate and the ocean is my playground...

[@victorlorraine6596]

@@scottmichael3745 I’m in central Florida when you taking me fishing !!!

[@waltertx.6020]

One of the worst decisions I've made, was selling my boat!! In reality, I discovered within a few months, I didn't need to sell it. Please do better math and budgeting than I did! 😖

[@charlessmith3151]

Very helpful video thank you and you mentioned about charging the battery what it means if it is below 12 volts and from 12 to 14. What does it mean if it says it's 18?

[@DJSbm-28]

Good way to remind boaters of the items you need to check on a regular basis. 🌴👍😎

[@tigerseye73]

I don't own a boat, but I have friends and relatives that do. That gives me the opportunity to be dock side for various outings and observe other guys that have problems with their engines. It's appalling to witness the almost universal lack of maintenance and mechanical aptitude many boat owners display. All boats require though inspections and service maintenance at regular intervals. No way around it. Basically, they are a hole in the water that you throw money into.

[@Fireship1]

That fuel looked like a good beer! Next time tell the dockhand the beer goes in the keg. Not in the fuel tank! Lol.

[@PFLEONARDI0906]

Beer is ok as long as you use a great water separator. Then the alcohol will burn.

[@Maynardd]

over the years the only time I’ve ever had a problem with the boat is simply due to poor craftsmanship. Parts are made like crap, some mechanics aren’t worth a damn, or simple manufacturer problems that results in recalls, or what should be a recall. For example the headers cracking on thousands of Volvo motors.

[@zoobrizz]

That’s the problem. Volvo

[@wewetree8816]

DO NOT DISCONNECT A ELECTRIC SHIFTER ON A SUZUKI MOTOR. The shifter calibrates it’s self each time you turn on the battery. If the shifting rod is not connected the electric shifter gets stuck permanently forward.

[@TheNicko773]

Absolutely correct, fuel. I can say that I did guess it before the end. Can't believe the pics of those motors in this video, wow. Neglect. Thanks for sharing.

[@christiancasillas64]

Me gustaría encontrar un buen mecánico aquí en Columbus Ohio. Let me know if someone knows a good Mecanic here in Columbus Ohio I have one old outboard Evinrude 115hp year 1986 2 stroke

[@briantrerice5444]

Good stuff guys. Thanks!

[@shawnhenderson1130]

5:33 What a quality wiring job! A rat makes cleaner nests then that garbage

[@dustin9035]

When you fuel looks like a pint of Bluemoon. There's your problem lady! Hahaha!

[@robertraft]

looked like an orange slice in there!

[@roadiejames]

@@robertraft it's so good with an orange slice. It's good by itself too though. Not like Corona where it needs a lime to be drinkable. It's horrible by itself.

[@PFLEONARDI0906]

Great video of recapping trends. Keep up the good work! Always fuel, clean, and complete a maintenance checklist when mooring a boat for more than two hours. Constantly topping off the fuel keeps the thermal dynamics of your fuel vent system from sucking in moist air and condensing it.You will be rewarded with few problems.

[@frankdavidson9675]

i am 88 yrs old my first outboard 12yrs old was a elgin 5 hp sears mtr i was hooked for life best mtr i ever had 150 evinrude on 21 ft starcraft i restored like new from junk it was a scalded dog tbl free long time it would blow your hat off flat out sadly health went bad had to sell it years ago i miss it LOL

[@jclar3565]

Ya have to buy 2 so ones always in the water

[@nathantapling6186]

my motor is 18 years old and is a 135 merury optimax 2 stroke

[@tlstanbro3193]

Do you have any video on how to start a 90 hp Johnson 2 stroke

[@landrover-ib7wo]

Looks like some people dont know the difference between fresh water engines and marine salt water engines....

[@scottmichael3745]

I just bought the 3rd boat in my life and the biggest one yet. A 20' Skeeter bay boat 2 weeks ago and this channel could NOT be more Awesome! Totally subbed! Thanks man! I'm going to bing watch All of your vids! :-)

[@dmsdmullins]

If your alternator isn't putting out 14 + volts it's dead or nearly dead. The standard charge voltage for a marine battery is the same as an automotive at 14.2 volts charging voltage and doubling for every cell in watts. The built in voltage regulators will produce no more or less unless they are broken.

[@johnfolsom9682]

The best day of my life was getting in the boat business and the next best day of my life after 25 years was getting the hell out.

[@sammylacks4937]

Well, I ve always heard that. The two happiest days in a boat owners life is the day he buys, and the day he sells. That may be fitting of some, not me. Some people just make better boaters than others. No problem, putting down or disrespect meant. I m not a star athlete, scholar, body builder. I think it comes down to what you really love and are willing to do what it takes to excell. I have been a boat owner since my granddaddy started me fishing at 4 then as he lived in Ky and myself in NC he and I only had limited opportunities. I started fishing ponds on bank on my own or with a few friends . Immediatly my mother and step father banned and promised serious punishment if I continued. I did, they did. My step father anyway. I understand they were worried about me. Anything from drowning to snake bites could occur. But when its in your blood how can you ignore it. After many times being caught mom finally said no more. If I can t stop him, I will help him. She picked me up from school and without saying why or where we were going she took me to a local building supply that also built and sold plywood man boats. There were a couple dozen snd she told me to pic one. I became a boat owner around 7 or 8. A boat has to be transported to water in most cases. Years from getting a drivers license and no way to get from home to water. Well remember if its in your blood and your passion you will find a way. I was the owner of a bike. Hmmm. Put bike on solid surface with kickstand. Lift bow and place on handle bars. Pick up rest and set on seat. You can hold hand in middle of boat. Theres just enough handle bar sticking out to hold and turn. Necessity is the mother of invention. That s wanting to go bad. I had push wih ever increasing gear placed in boat 5 miles or more one way. Sometimes I d hide my boat and gear and could pedal bike home planning to return the next morning. Not recommended unless no other way and you can t keep that cork in the bottle. I loved my granddaddy and wanted to make him proud of me. I hope he is and is aware of what he started and how it progressed as far as it did. From the Mts to the gulfstream. Trout to Wahoo and Mahi but my favorite is and alway will be throwing a lite weight fly cast for copperhead 1 lb + blue gills. Bream, titty bream copper heads. No better fight pound per pound. If they got 5 lbs , wait ... I think they do. Sorta Spade fish Millions of the reef loving schools and they get over 5 to..damn if I know Just like bream. Just a step up. I know they pull like asu mule. I think it needs checking on.

[@melrose9252]

John Folsom < It sure took you a long time to get out.

[@sharronhumphries6727]

Thank you for sharing brother !!!.

[@richscott2952]

Wear gloves when handing fuel my cancer doc told me !!!

[@TheSteelArmadillo]

Hey guys, lift your motor out of the water if you need to be docked overnight. Sometimes overnight turns into 5 nights and you come back to a tragedy.

[@atthebrink74]

Especially if the area you are docking has underwater lights or electricity anywhere near the water. Stray current in the water can eat your prop and any other submerged metal.

[@jimbueling4226]

@@atthebrink74 to 5

[@jackfrost2146]

Definition of boat: A hole in the water that you fill with money....

[@johnm8961]

Definition of a wife: Ahole on land that you fill with money.

[@abr875]

Check your thermostat housings for water leaks when running. Water seeping can run down and ground out one or more of your spark plugs.

[@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259]

Bring On Another Thousand!

[@melrose9252]

Jack Frost < A statement made by those who want a boat but can’t afford one. Leave you momma’s basement, get a job then you might be able to afford a boat.

[@melrose9252]

@@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 < Did you make this up yourself?

[@louislowe6050]

I know the major problem with my outboard. It’s a Fict Johnson, which is about as useless as a pole-vault pole in a OBGYN office. I bought it just before OMC went down the commodore. Then it was saved by the great company from Canada. So, on I went. Then they decided to quit making outbound motors. Now I have a fine motor. Till it quits.

[@OfficerDave78]

Man you see what condition some of that fuel looks like 🙄

[@markkus1134]

Good video I have a F60 bought it new in 2010 one water pump anodes one set of plugs and 10 oil changes and one new Walmart battery which is 10 years old best outboard I’ve ever owned!

[@rterry2752]

How bout a fresh water closed loop radiator cooling system like in a car ? Running salt water through the engine all the time is nothing but asking for problems.

[@andrewfyakim525]

Another great video! Like some of the other 'comments', I am shocked of the condition of some of the boats that are brought to you to work on... I don't care what 'level' someones expertise is mechanically/electrically, those boat-owners could at least know that a clean boat is a happy boat! ☺

[@06barcafan10]

Funny….people say boats are one problem after another…..break out another thousand. Ever owned a home older than say 15 years? Same thing….and yet people don’t think twice about all the repairs and maintenance. Granted, the purpose of a house and boat are (generally) different for most owners. But still….the principle is the same.

[@j.thomas7128]

Get rid of that oil injection immediately. Mix your own.

[@itisinfactpaul2868]

What makes you think this? The jets on a oil injected engine are tuned to run without oil in the fuel, and the oil is often injected into components that the fuel does not reach for lubrication (which would not get lubed if you switched to premix). I'm aware that early OMC oil injection systems were flawed and not reliable, but those were problems specific to that system, that today's oil injection systems do not have.

[@j.thomas7128]

@@itisinfactpaul2868 What makes me think this.... hmmm.... owning dozens of OBs from Merc 2.4s and 2.5s to JohnnyRude V4 85-140s, Rotax and Yami OX66s, never mind the 4 stroke OBs. I would hope you'd know the fundamental differences between 2 strokes and 4 strokes and why you don't burn oil in a 4 stroke. You say, in today's fuel injected engines... First off, and it is rather obvious, this is not a newer engine. Second, newer OB engines are almost all 4 strokes that don't burn oil with fuel. Third, the terms oil injection and fuel injection are not synonymous and not interchangeable. Fourth, in an OX66, the oil is premixed with the gasoline by injecting oil into the VST where it mixes with gasoline. The oil/gasoline mixture is then pumped by the electric fuel pump to the fuel injection rail and then on to the fuel injectors. This means that the OX66 OEM oil injection injects oil into the fuel before the MIXED gas/oil is sent through the fuel injectors. So, on this motor, even the stock OEM oil injection sends mixed fuel (this includes the oil) through the fuel injectors. You can send future tuition fees to: Outboards for Dummies care of my Payypall account.

[@itisinfactpaul2868]

@@j.thomas7128 I know the difference between 4 strokes and 2 strokes, as well as EFI and oil injection. 'Fuel injection' was a typo and I fixed it. I thought that the Ox66 used direct injection (in which case the oil pump would lube the crankcase,) but since the oil goes straight to the VST, I suppose the only problem that an injection delete would cause here is improper mixture leading to faster fouling. Also, this is absolutely a 'modern' oil injection system. It wasn't made last year, but compared to the early OMC ones that gave them their bad reputation, this is a totally different system. It is still correct that many modern oil injection systems (those used alongside direct EFI) lube the crankcase via the pump. I have never seen a Yamaha fuel injection system fail. And I can promise you that I've seen a LOT more of them than you have. I HAVE seen fouling and mixture problems caused by using a premix that the computer thinks is a variable. There is NO reason to delete an oil injector in any modern engine (by modern I mean anything that isn't 1st generation oil injection.) There is no human on the planet who is more reliable than an oil injection system. Have you ever actually seen a ruined engine (aside from those 1st gen OMCs) because of bad oil injection? I'd guess no. Have you seen an engine that's ruined because somebody forgot to premix properly? I bet you have.

[@j.thomas7128]

@@itisinfactpaul2868 I'm not even going to bother correcting the mistakes in your reply. There are as many in this one as your other. Have a good day. Happy Boating.

[@itisinfactpaul2868]

@@j.thomas7128 You give up pretty easy for someone who gets so upset! Good day to you too.

[@EmilioBaldi]

Speaking of fuel, my grandfather smelled petrol when he was young: he opened the engine compartment of the boat and saw the floor full of gas. The filler pipe had broken: he was also lucky because my grandmother was a smoker.

[@sammylacks4937]

Saw a guy with a 20' something Bay boat pump 200 dollars worth in one of the rod holders. No he hadn't been drinking. Just mistook the fuel filler cap for the rod holder tab, inserted fuel nozzle, cranked wide open and set holder. He went inside while the tank ( boat) filled. I would have lost it believing an ignition source would turn my ride into an inferno. Don t leave while whatever is filling. It could have been much much worse

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Outboards are designed for salt water operation. Car engines are not. Diesel inboards are reliable. So are gas outboards. I/O 🤔is a questionable solution imo. 🤔 Vee drives too 🤔 The test of time goes to dry stack diesel with a keel-cooler. Jet drives are here to stay, especially in the shallows. 🤔 Electric outboards are here and a twin setup could be hybrid 🤔 One gas- one electric - alternator recharges batteries when gas is running 🙂 Should work . I use both (trolling motor/gas) We have 30 passenger 60 mph Jet Boats for tourists on our river. Turbines could drive those. Safe boating folks. 🙂

[@AllAmericanGuyExpert]

Wrong. The Number One Issue with Outboards is that they cost more than some of the vehicles I buy.

[@tedsell1455]

But if taken care can last longer than a car and its hard to fish from a car , i tried 🐟

[@ptsdgopedsnbikes8156]

@@tedsell1455 im dead 🤣🤣

[@tedsell1455]

@@ptsdgopedsnbikes8156 Tite lines Bro 🐡

[@kretieg2943]

The thumbnail and title was NOT explained in the video. I can not STAND click bait. Thumbs down, even though the information given WAS somewhat useful. When you click bait, you get a FAIL!

[@marshallforeman2051]

If you think boats are a problem, go buy a now RV , I have had a few boats over the years an for the most part never really had any serious problems But this RV we just bought has been nothing but a major problem , $55000 for this POS an all I do is work on it , it is still under warranty but the dealership is so backed up with other warranty work on RVs they end up having to keep it for a couple months. Worst thing I ever bought in my life.

[@moncorp1]

One of the best ways to deal with oiling mechanism issues on a two stroke is to do away with it and just premix your oil and gas like you do on a two stroke line trimmer or leaf blower. Viola! Problem solved. I did this on my boat years ago and it has saved me tons of trouble.

[@YYCRCFabricationz]

As a guy new to boats & boating I really dig your videos, always great info with clear concise explanations, who could ask for more! Another great video guys, thanks for taking to the time & effort to share it with us

[@donf3877]

Give me an inboard any day of the week. Automotive engine easier to maintain and repair. Straight line thrust in forward gear. Less stress on the boat (power attached to the stringers and keel instead of the transom. Can buy a rebuilt engine for less than a quarter the cost of a powerhead for an outboard. Same with transmission instead of a lower unit. And in most cases, an inboard is more cost effective to run than an outboard (either 2 or 4 stroke).

[@Z06ified]

And when you run aground, you’re looking at an expensive haul, balance the prop shafts, repack of bearings, and new or rebuilt wheels, versus tilt the engine up, jump in, and push off.

[@donf3877]

@@Z06ified I have a twin engine Penn Yan Sport Fisherman. EVERYTHING (props, shafts, struts) are up in tunnels. NOTHING is below the bottom of the boat. Oh and, I have never 'run aground'. Even back in the days of paper charts, and radio direction finders, and LORAN C, and 'flasher' style depth finders. Most people rarely do that are actually paying attention, aren't smashed or stoned, aren't showing off, know what they are doing, and know where they are. Guess that leaves most of the 'modern' boaters out. I have beached her many times, but again everything is up in tunnels, so there is nothing to hit bottom with or tilt up. I simply fire her up... and reverse off the beach. Isn't 'old' technology great............

[@Z06ified]

Don F Good for you. A perfect boater who never runs aground. If you always boat in deep water, yeah, who cares? Where I boat, there are 10 ft.tides, shallows everywhere, shifting sandbars, you name it. I run my 19ft. Bow rider In the bay, 99% of the time. I’ve been boating for nearly 40 years, and I rarely run aground, but mistakes happen about once every 10 years for me. And when they do, I simply tilt my outboard up, run slow until I’m in the channel again, and that’s it. Larger boats,yeah, inboards are the only way to go, and in many cases the only option. Inboards have their advantages, and their limitations, just like everything else. Just because inboards work well for you doesn’t mean they work well for everyone, every boat, and every need.

[@johncooper4637]

Luckily I don't take my bass boat into salt water but I have still had to deal with many of the problems you mentioned. Having been an auto mechanic has helped a lot. I absolutely HATE alcohol in gasoline - it is no fun overhauling six carbs.

[@sammylacks4937]

Alcohol can cause lots of problems. My vehicles had problems because of alcohol. Everytime I drove one after consuming it.

[@scottthomas5999]

Inboard maintenance sucks. Everything is hard to get at.👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@CaptainDayne]

Do away with the oil tanks on a 2 stroke. The pumps can and will fail . Catastrophic failure.mix oil in the gas.

[@Z06ified]

Pretty unlikely. I owned a 1998 Johnson 150 with the VRO2 oil injection system, and never had a problem with the oiling system in over 650 hours and 18 years. Oil injection has been reliable since the late 1980’s. I now have a 2015 Evinrude E-etc 175, with 170 hours, and no problems with the engine or oiling system either.

[@CaptainDayne]

@@Z06ified you will its just a matter of time.I have a yamajunk sx200 ox66 electric pump went out and galded #3 piston just rebuilt it and did away with that crap. Good luck with the e-tech they eat ecm's. About 2k for repairs. Never good for water cooled ecm. Especially in saltwater.

[@Z06ified]

So far so good. The ECM was water cooled on that 1998 Johnson I owned too, and never had a problem with saltwater use its whole life. I actually sold the used ECM on eBay after I parted the engine out. Everything on the engine was good except for the carbs - the throttle bodies were made of plastic and cracked. Since OMC went out of business 10+years ago, couldn’t find reasonably priced parts for the engine any longer. If it wasn’t for that, it would still be going strong today (although sucking down gas at an abhorrent rate).

[@johnconnolly3635]

I love what your putting out. Great information please make more video’s and thank you

[@jeromysmith3559]

How about buddy with the impact changing plugs? No thank you

[@waltertx.6020]

I've always torque my plugs, and head's at least annually.

[@Satisfyer007]

Hi I ve got licking Water in my wiring guard of my Honda 150.. I ve got a Pic. Can anyone help me, please? Thanx

[@bbb4300]

Good info!

[@myfast5oh]

I wonder how much money you have saved boaters out there.. I would like to take a moment to THANK YOU for the time you put in to making these vids.. Thanx! from your viewers

[@BornAgainBoating]

Glad to help

[@PotatoeJoe69]

If boaters were less fucking brutal on their transmissions they would last longer. Slamming it into forward when your prop is still spinning in reverse is absolutely horrible. Let it sit in neutral for a few seconds between forward and reverse for christs sake.

[@johnhicks9529]

Use some WD-40& PB-BLASTER.& Marvel mystery oil.& stop leak from Lucas oil stabilizer.,or some stop smoke.& add in your own Lucas oil stabilizer.& etc. To your motor oils.& crankcase oil./ gear lube oil to.& including your oil tanks.& premixed fuel tanks to.

[@waynep343]

B A B...do you know about Voltage drop testing .... print this chart out and try it on some cars and trucks.. i.imgur.com/kviX0VQ.jpg then you can do it on boats.. making up a long set of gator clip test leads is a good idea .. i.imgur.com/XlTLPVE.jpg this is my old set.. each test lead was 7 feet long.. my new set because i work on cars with the battery in the trunk my new set has one cable that is 20 feet long and the other is 8 feet long.. now i can clip onto the trunk mounted battery and still have my volt meter in the engine compartment. voltage drop testing can also tell if the inside of cables are corroded..

[@robertraft]

my favorite boat to drive is someone elses. haha. nice vid.

[@PFLEONARDI0906]

That is why I loved being on a Coast Guard boat, besides helping someone that was in a dire emergency. We always put them in standby when back at the Station. Fueled, cleaned, and maintenance checklist completed. It’s rewarding to know when you hit the rack that if you have to get up and go out the boat is ready.

[@RABIDJOCK]

Yep, never own a boat but always have at least one friend who does 😆

[@rareform6747]

Plus there way too expensive !

[@rollyb5061]

love your channel, i have been boating for 45 years, also every boater must have a multimeter in there tool kit, keep up the top vids

[@BornAgainBoating]

Cool, thanks!

[@robmitchell3633]

Love my Yamaha 2 strokes.

[@melrose9252]

If you go 4-Stroke you will never go back. Of course the only thing left that’s a 2-Stroke is a weed eater.

[@robmitchell3633]

@@melrose9252 been there. Gone back and I like it

[@melrose9252]

@@robmitchell3633 < Buy the correct brand. Mercury then Yamaha.

[@bryanpaull2020]

Iv had my Boat @ yamaha saltwater series 115 for twenty years ..never ever had one problem.. used in the sea...do my own maintenance.. which is stuff all.. change spark plugs once ..do clean them tho .. leg oil twice..fuel filter twice..never water pump. they last for ever ! .. gotta keep lubricating all moving parts..clean crc chrome trim tilt shafts ..two sets of wheel bearings .on third battery now .. .Dats about it..$1000 bucks in twenty years...will go another twenty .easily .. iv always put abit of carwash or dish wash liquid in engine before flashing ..bet it looks like brand new in there 😆..money pit my arse..just lazy farken owners lol...🤣 but then its not a 30 foot poker boat that lives in the ocean..😋

[@jenwright2577]

People that skimp out on maintenance are the bane of all things mechanical and are the ones that cry the most when things go wrong, being three miles off the coast is a bad time for I told you so,,

[@mrbreakstuf]

@5:28 my god fix that electricity! i can already see the smoke and fire coming from that!!

[@harleydad1975]

Don't buy a boat on a budget. It's not a necessity it's a luxury. Deal with accordingly.

[@dang5553]

I was in the marine business for a short time it’s gone to hell with four strokes. The added maintenance needed with valve timing head gasket failure timing belts left n right on Yama n mercs I’m amazed there not under water out of business I mean. There heavy slower than a two you 15-20 hour oil change at the dealership is more money you would spend on 2 stroke oil.

[@trentmiller7532]

To hell with oil injection……. Love my 4 stroke, but still love them 2 strokes! Put that oil in the gas on them 2 strokes, and you know you got oil! Happy Boating

[@manolomanoki9915]

Oil system... Just remove it all together and mix it on gasoline tank such system gives more problems than anything.

[@PaddleDogC5]

Market place is telling the truth. Inboards are DYING.

[@williampound6065]

Ok I have a 1980 glastron sprint that came with a 1978 Johnson 85 horsepower 2 -stroke engine the 2nd time taking it out the motor got hot enough to melt the coil wires ....any suggestions or ideas on what could have caused this ? The motor ran fine when hooked up to a water hose at the house

[@rudyenzoaravena2090]

where can i visit those used boats

[@herbsewell4995]

Why they don't just use a normal cooling system like in automobile's instead of salt water is beyond me. My guess is manufacturers would make a lot less money. It's like Cadillac said Year's ago: "if we made perfect automobile's we would go out of business".