Fixing and Flipping a pile of Broken Outboards: Can I Profit?

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Its tax season and Uncle Sam wants his money! I don't have any cash, but I do have a pile of broken outboard boat motors... can I get them fixed up and make a profit? Follow along as we fix tons of issues on some cool engines. Thank you so much for watching!
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[@BoatBusters]

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[@MohamedAmineAbbou13]

Hi, i need a motor 9.9 i wonder if it 's commes with papers?

[@Bass-v7s]

Hey, just got done watching the Yamabisi vids. ( And subscribing ) and I want to help you with that pronunciation of Yamabisi. Now, I lived in the lands of mail order brides for several years, and I would pronounce " Yamabisi " like this : Yamamasbusty

[@BoatBusters]

@@Bass-v7s 🤣🤣🤣

[@normanmonroe3554]

Nice job son!! Im suggesting an “unedited version” of fixing the motors!! 🤫 I wont tell anyone what Ive seen “behind the scenes”!! It’d definitely be worth watching with a bowl of popcorn!! Proud of ya and love ya!!!…… Your old man!✌️

[@BoatBusters]

@@normanmonroe3554 love you dad!

[@kwhp1507]

Good stuff! Did he get his mechanic abilities from dear old dad?

[@normanmonroe3554]

@@kwhp1507Some, but all the boat motor knowledge he learned on his own!

[@reedmanus7777]

Popped up on my feed. Been doing this 10 years as a hobby. You work on motors exactly the way I do. It's nice selling a perfect running motor. It's nice seeing them back on the water and someone happy with a older motor.

[@BoatBusters]

@@reedmanus7777 couldn’t agree more man! It’s a great feeling and a win/win for sure

[@lanceingtonhooks9976]

Hey. I like boats. And outboard motors. And I’ve already watched all your videos. Please make more. Thank you, you da best.

[@BoatBusters]

@@lanceingtonhooks9976 I’m on it boss 🤝 appreciate you!

[@glenndavis6120]

You are the best boat motor guy on youtube hands down!

[@sfascss]

These are the best type of vids🙌🏼

[@BoatBusters]

@@sfascss I appreciate that! 🤝

[@MTWasks]

Love to see how fast your channel has grown. It's certainly because your editing and story telling are excellent. I've never touched a motor for repair and watching your content makes me think I could. I'll let you know when I try my first repair! Keep up the good work.

[@BoatBusters]

@@MTWasks thank you so much for that! You definitely should- I’m always available to my subs on instagram to help out with your flips!

[@manxx25]

nice. just seeing the inside and that it's just a motor removed a lot of my fear of the unknown. :) THank you for this video

[@terryzig]

Good video, thanks. I am also a boat buster, over in Washington State. Seattle area. Must be nice not to never have to deal with salty motors.I usually try to find motors that don't show salt use but sometimes I still end up one, 3 out of 10. The torch is the savior. Those late 60's early 70s 6 horses are almost always reliable but they are pre bolts in the water pump housing and a little salt and you can end up with a mess on your hands. Those screws can break or strip pretty easy. Something I started doing a few years ago when buying a motor is remove the plugs and squirt some pre-mix fuel in the cylinders, put the plugs back in and give it a pull. If it fires, increased chances you have a healthy power head. I call it a red neck compression test.

[@ThatPNWGuy2024]

Ya know, I found your channel and a few others after bartering for a boat. Then another, and another, then next thing I know I’ve got 4 boats and half a dozen odd outboards. Fixing and cleaning up 3 of the boats and all the outboards to sell come spring and summer. I’m rebuilding a 1961 Hewes Craft for myself. Your videos on outboards really helped make it easy to tackle their issues with confidence. I’ll be able to pickup a new 9.9 and 25hp after all is said and done. Cheers from WA state.

[@BoatBusters]

@@ThatPNWGuy2024 congrats man on a job well done 🤝 so cool to see!

[@hunterdove5045]

Man! I have a Johnson 9.9 just like that evinrude. Paid $500 for it with a new water pump and thermostat. It was hands down the cleanest outboard I’ve seen to be 20 years old. I gave it a carb clean and it’s been an absolute tank!

[@BoatBusters]

@@hunterdove5045 you stole it! Absolutely love those engines

[@dustindhansen]

The intro is really giving off Kurtis Conner / Danny Gonzalez energy. Absolutely here for it.

[@BoatBusters]

@@dustindhansen 🤣🤣 I’ll take it 🤝

[@averykompelien6616]

Put a rollpin through the falty part drill a hole through the part and shaft then tap a rollpin in and sand it flush! Good vid

[@BoatBusters]

@@averykompelien6616 this has been a common answer- really like this!

[@leogaspar8529]

Im planning to get into boating, outboard motors and stuff. I am so glad to have found this channel.

[@BoatBusters]

@@leogaspar8529 thank you Leo! Grateful to have you here 🤝

[@mvbertelsen]

For the breakdowns, I would be interested in seeing how many hours you put into each motor as well. Enjoying your channel!

[@BoatBusters]

@@mvbertelsen thank you! And yes I will start adding that

[@DunnoAu-h8o]

I love the old Mariner outboards even though they were built by Yamaha and Mercury.

[@B0B0LlN00]

I like watching somebody else do the work I procrastinate for years now 🤣

[@BoatBusters]

@@B0B0LlN00 it’s definitely more fun that way 😂

[@afroman91794]

Dude you are really helping people out!

[@carsonleach7375]

Now, this is the content that I keep coming back for!!! Thank you for always keeping my KZbin page FRESH. Alright, enough glazing. Anyway, great video, man. Thanks for the info.

[@BoatBusters]

@@carsonleach7375 top tier glazing ☠️ just kidding bro I appreciate the support a lot 🤝🤝

[@dalerepke5811]

Even though it is freezing cold out your video helped make it warmer. Thank you and keep up the great work.

[@BoatBusters]

@@dalerepke5811 thank you!!

[@davidosullivan6351]

Intro is a banger

[@BoatBusters]

@@davidosullivan6351 thank you 🐐

[@davidosullivan6351]

@BoatBusters Fan from Ireland 💪

[@BoatBusters]

@ 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇸 that’s so cool man appreciate it

[@jrbuch]

Well done mate. 2 strokes are easy to work on. I have a Yamaha V4 130 here in Australia. I can change my lower unit oil myself, change/swap props, fit new spark plugs, and have run rydlyme through it give it a throrough clean inside. Only thing I'm not capable of doing myself is the carbies..

[@danielrobert7181]

The Mariner 15 is a great running motor that I used quite heavily but while one can reinstall an OMC lower unit with an arm tied in its back, Mariners/Mercurys are a fight all the way, same as performing about any maintenance issue on those. Regards !

[@BoatBusters]

@@danielrobert7181 couldn’t agree more 🤣 OMC all the way

[@thomaswilliams5005]

Looks like some fun projects to work on with my son this spring. Great channel.

[@Official_Daniel_Does_YT]

I have a Johnson Seahorse 6hp from 1969, looks exactly the same as the Evinrude Fisherman. Really is a nice little engine!

[@BoatBusters]

@Official_Daniel_Does_YT love those engines!

[@skitch3510]

Love vids man!!! Keep em coming pls!! Flipping content best ❤

[@BoatBusters]

@@skitch3510 appreciate you 💯

[@Roy-al-Paign]

This was a nice break from my engineering homework.

[@BoatBusters]

@@Roy-al-Paign 🤝 procrastinate on my channel all you want

[@nofinishedprojects]

If I wanted a second job this is the exact kind of thing I'd do. Love to watch you hustle. sending warm thoughts to your carburetors.

[@BoatBusters]

@@nofinishedprojects 🤣🤣 really appreciate that

[@Jerry-sy8rd]

All those 2 stroke Yaminers (60hp and under Mariners made by Yamaha 😉) are pretty immortal!

[@donsscooters]

The Epoxy is a good way to fix it however if you wanted to make an improvement you could have drilled and put a spring pin though the joint also. As long as you lubed everything, its probably fine just like you did. Enjoyed it. I love those old Johnson/Evinrude's also but anything two stroke is my preference.

[@BoatBusters]

@@donsscooters absolutely! Good tip and thank you

[@FishingwithMattUK]

Getting old school ThatBoatGuy before the fame 😂😂

[@BoatBusters]

He’s been my favorite KZbinr for years so I consider this a high compliment. Thank you!

[@ecmsuperjack3571]

Great job, found a 9.9 force and a 15hp Johnson from my uncles junk pile. Both need work but a very healthy

[@travissnyder8277]

So weird i just bought a 1973 fisherman exatcly like that and you post this video😂😂. I got into your channel about 5 months ago and started collecting 50's-mid 70's Johnson/Evinrudes and fixing them with mt 4 year old. I got the cleanest 1964 9.5 Johnson I have ever seen. Keep up the vids, post more! Haha

[@BoatBusters]

@@travissnyder8277 I appreciate that a lot!! Love those 9.5s 💯 my favorite engines ever

[@fmbbeachbum8163]

I have an 86 Mariner 15 on my jon boat for the swamp. Runs great. It's a Yamaha with Mercury Mariner badging.

[@pdlegend6829]

should get one of those chinese diesel heaters for the garage. Got one. It works great

[@CletusMcFetus85]

For the Mariner the reason that piece comes off is so if theres binding further down the rods and gears then you dont over torque and break something further down. Its "disposable" but easily reparable. The adhesive that held it for so long just failed.

[@BoatBusters]

@@CletusMcFetus85 this is the explanation I’ve been waiting for and makes a lot of sense 🤝 thank you!

[@piersonjohn1264]

I love your videos so much, I look forward to every time you upload! I started flipping outboards and making money thanks to you,also I’m DYING to see the boat you’ve been working on

[@BoatBusters]

@@piersonjohn1264 I appreciate that a lot! Glad you’ve been making some money 💯 as soon as this weather warms up a bit I’m knocking this boat out 😂

[@johnducoudray3619]

Nice jobs...please drill and put a 1/8" pin through the shaft and moulding..

[@DarrellGrimes-i6e]

Great video, When one deals in cash who’s to know your business. But again your on you tube. Thanks for the humor. 😅

[@reeselytle439]

Always posting quality content! Love watching your vids

[@fosterrignola8316]

The goat has posted.

[@andrewjackson8401]

Another fantastic episode!!!!

[@BoatBusters]

@@andrewjackson8401 thank you so much!

[@AChey26-n7d]

whats your top tips for removing stubborn bolts? i see you using heat, that seems to be the go to? weld nuts to studs if they do snap off? do you hammer them before you attempt to undo them?

[@BoatBusters]

@@AChey26-n7d always a good dose of PB blaster before I do anything else… if that fails, I will use a cheater bar if I have the space to. If all else fails, get it hot!! 🔥

[@MrRoblowski]

Excellent episode 👍

[@BoatBusters]

@@MrRoblowski thank you 🤝

[@reel2realfishing]

The goat wit the boat dropping another banger. 👍🏻

[@mackwhitford7419]

Can you speak to the availability of parts for older outboards. I'm new to this topic and find it amazing that you can pickup old parts locally.

[@dinkylawler3314]

Fantastic content on all these videos. Appreciate it!

[@gcrawford]

Love the theatrics. 😂 More visual effects next video please.

[@joem8213]

You're so funny, had me laughing out loud 😂 smashing it fella 👌 keep them coming!!

[@BoatBusters]

@@joem8213 appreciate that man 🤝🤣

[@-Zync-]

Nothing better than being bored and then seeing you uploaded

[@BoatBusters]

@@-Zync- BOREDOM BUSTERS

[@samijacquin8814]

yup i would have superglued it haha, or maybe put a screw all the way through 😂

[@retro_grade]

I spy a twin line pressure tank at 1:31 in, but haven't seen you work on any engines old enough to use it. Is it just part of the accumulated "boat junk" that comes with the territory of hoarding and flipping old motors? Lol. OMC did improve the coating on their cork floats at one point. I've learned that if the shellac is a dark red color (like the ones you show here), it likely needs replaced, but if it's a light tan color it's probably fine. The lighter colored floats had a more fuel (and ethanol) resistant coating to them. I don't recall plastic floats even being available several years ago when I first started messing aroudn with old outboards, so I had to resport to finding a new OMC cork float, or on occasion drying out the original one and re-coating it with "model airplane dope" as the old timers called it at the time.

[@BoatBusters]

@@retro_grade that is indeed a pressure tank! Definitely have used it to work on some vintage outboards in the past- I don’t do it often because the resale value is really not there.. so right now it’s just a part of the junk collected from being a boat guy yes 🤣

[@richardravaioli2847]

Amazing channel. Loving the content. Keep it up, you will be at a 100K subs in no time.

[@BoatBusters]

@@richardravaioli2847 really really appreciate that thank you

[@bullykuldo6233]

From memory marina was made in France and Japan on the head you should find jopon stamped on it

[@guyanesegamer1693]

Mariner Yamaha mercury have a feature where you can’t over rev the engine if you put it into gear you will see it will open the carbs if not then check all the gears cables I work on Japanese outboards for a living & certified

[@austinalbright1373]

Killed it man!

[@BoatBusters]

@@austinalbright1373 thank you man 🤝

[@Jevinrude_dude158]

Love videos like this by boat busters❤❤❤

[@BoatBusters]

@@Jevinrude_dude158 thank you 🤝

[@danielmckellar397]

We need that bass boat video 🙏

[@BoatBusters]

@@danielmckellar397 it’s in the driveway! Been below zero here all week but next week we’re going to see high 40s so I’ll definitely get cracking on it ASAP

[@danielmckellar397]

@ awesome brother can’t wait to see

[@Yes.Baseball]

A little duck tape on for the tiller handle would have worked perfectly lol

[@mikedougherty9165]

nice job, wondering if any problems with lower units did not see you putting them in forward or reverse good video👍

[@BoatBusters]

@@mikedougherty9165 no issues in lowers!

[@Ajaxaxxess]

JBweld, yup that cap wont ever budge again man. Cant jb weld that shift rod though bud. Luckily it broke now vs down the road with a customer.

[@NeilNugent-ye5qk]

you need to post more videos 👍🏻

[@BoatBusters]

@NeilNugent-ye5qk more on the way!

[@diablofocker1]

Another more permanent idea for that tiller handle, is drilling and installing a roll pin. More work, but definitely less "it should never break again" guesswork haha. Harborfreight sells roll assortments for 5 bucks

[@danielrobert7181]

That is exactly what I did on mine, which had the same tiller issue. But drill it or glue it, the challenge is to have that gear correctly aligned on the shaft so the whole assembly meshes like it is intended to.

[@BoatBusters]

This is a great idea thank you!

[@justinshort234]

How about find an 05 merc 8 horse 4 stroke video soon 🤣 got one that does not want to idle or run at low throttle

[@BoatBusters]

@@justinshort234 carb clean time!!!

[@justinshort234]

@BoatBusters figured as much I've never cleaned a 4 stroke carb is there anything different then a 2 stroke? Thank you for the reply BTW! Love the content too!

[@BoatBusters]

@ thank you! Yes there are some design differences however the process of cleaning and rebuilding them is all the same

[@northernmotion090]

And the Oscar goes to……… ❤

[@jacobohm4438]

Keep the videos coming! Why dont you get a heater for the garage?!

[@BoatBusters]

@@jacobohm4438 my roof isn’t insulated yet and I’m procrastinating 😂

[@milanshubert1860]

I would really like to learn to fix boat motors from this guy. Nice, would you take me under your wing.

[@ralphblanda661]

I've always had OMC engines but would consider the Mariner I would as it's electric start would be perfect as a 76 year old veteran would love to go fishing before my time runs out . Is that a 15 or 20 inch ? & What state do you live ?

[@Boats_n_Hose]

Love the new vid!

[@whoisjohnlamb]

cute front door man

[@danieldominguez1957]

Where online are you buying parts from?

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou

[@YouMadLatvia]

Not much to say, amazing video. Commenting for a fkin algorithm lets gooo

[@BoatBusters]

@@YouMadLatvia thank you brotha 🤝

[@_1COR15.1-4]

Great vid

[@BoatBusters]

@@_1COR15.1-4 thank you!!

[@Chris-okf]

I’m just trying to get one used motor off FBMP, replied to 6 different sellers “I’ve got cash can meet today “ and crickets LOL must be something in the Ohio water

[@BoatBusters]

@@Chris-okf that’s crazy?? How old are the posts?

[@M-A-R-K]

I wanna know what Uncle Sam original wrote and scribbled out😮

[@BoatBusters]

@@M-A-R-K i think Uncle Sam just had atrocious handwriting 😂

[@camerondavis2154]

Where are you getting your parts from?

[@greggtimpanaro2830]

I would like to buy the 9.9 evenrude

[@Publicdefender77]

Great video. I can't pass up a good outboard video, much less 3 in 1

[@BoatBusters]

@@Publicdefender77 much appreciated!

[@Clint007]

hey mate have you ever worked on the chrysler 115?

[@BoatBusters]

@@Clint007 parts availability for the Chrysler and Force engines is just so slim- I avoid them like the plague to be honest with you

[@Clint007]

@@BoatBusters i brought a 115 and when i got home and ran it i noticed oil coming out the little holes between the bolts holding the lower on, any idea what it could be and what are those little holes for? thank you for taking the time to reply mate

[@BoatBusters]

@@Clint007 this is a common place for unburned oil to leak out of / engine may be running a bit too rich but that does not mean anything bad for the engine. If it’s lower unit gear oil however, then you could be looking at needed to replace seals in the lower unit. Depends what type of oil it is but to me it sounds like unburned exhaust

[@Clint007]

@@BoatBusters do you have an email mate? i could send a couple pictures

[@martinsoftsolutions]

I have issue with’85 70hp evinrude. Replaced impeller, replaced thermostat, and put new nozzle and telltale hose. Motor runs fine. While on muffs pees fine but after about 3 min overheat alarm goes off but still peeing. Any ideas on what to check. Just learning as i go. Wasnt the exact nozzle and hose but looks about right size so dont know if too much water leaving too fast. Any help and ideas would be appreciated.

[@martinsoftsolutions]

Also just used infrared thermometer and alarm goes off when outboard hit 100 degrees

[@nestorportalatin9441]

where you located I'm looking for a good 9hp short shaft

[@BoatBusters]

@@nestorportalatin9441 ohio!

[@FrankJohnson-r3e]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll sub! Jeeze get off my back! 🤨😉🤣

[@BoatBusters]

@@FrankJohnson-r3e 🤣🤣🤣 its appreciated

[@FrankJohnson-r3e]

@BoatBusters great stuff. Loads of knowledge to be absorbed. Not much saltwater up there in Ohio, though, so I bet cooling system corrosion or scale isn't much of a problem for you. Here in Florida, it's a very different story. You show some mighty old outboards that are still alive or that you can revive pretty...easily? Mine is a 1975 Aquasport 170 with a 2000 Yamaha 115hp 2 stroke that runs like a top until it gets too hot and drops into safe mode. I'm thinking I'm going to run a RYDLYME flush through it for some hours and see how that does. I'm hoping & betting it'll work wonders. Once it's running all at temp day, I the boat refurb will include redesign for a larger gas tank to get me to the Bahamas without having to buy gas in Bimini 😐. A 4 stroke would be cool because of the quietness and fuel savings, but not buying an engine is even nicer 🤷. Besides, a 2 stroke is so much simpler and easier for me to work on and not as nearly as heavy.

[@BoatBusters]

@@FrankJohnson-r3e couldn’t agree more! Yeah corrosion is definitely present up here but nearly as big of an issue as it is in Florida. The flush will be good for it! Thanks for watching

[@kwhp1507]

Hey man I need an outboard for my 12’ Jon I just bought. Where are you listing yours for sale? I’m a couple hours away from you.

[@BoatBusters]

@@kwhp1507 I list them on Facebook marketplace- but haven’t yet. If you’re interested send me a message on instagram! Same username

[@kwhp1507]

I sent you one on IG. The anarchism is my name.

[@shanejones2323]

The gas should always go into the carburetor not out got it.

[@BoatBusters]

@@shanejones2323 very important thing to take note of 😂

[@teastation9396]

What, you don't let your gas leak out your fuel lines on the carb? That's top of the line auto-flushing system there homie. Make sure you don't get debris stuck up in there

[@snicolai]

Fight Club music?

[@crackbaby2770]

in my area every one of those outboards go for more than that broke. i see broke ones for the price of your running outboards. they will neeed a carb and sell it for 1000$ on a 6hp. want a running 15 horse easily paying 1500 for for a running 72 johnson or pay 2000-2500 for anything newer then an 88.

[@BoatBusters]

@@crackbaby2770 that’s insane! Where is that at??

[@newclearly]

@@BoatBusters North Carolina

[@joshcartwright9464]

Like to buy that 6hp

[@BoatBusters]

@@joshcartwright9464 $400 it’s yours!

[@ArpOutdoors]

I have a 4hp Yamaha 1985 that I’m gonna have to change the seals in the lower unit you all think it will be bad

[@tamalpias]

i wish my tax bill can be paid off with just $825 😂 btw i don't even own a boat but you guilt me into subscribing 🤣

[@BoatBusters]

@@tamalpias 😂😂😂 yeah me too this covered a little chunk though hahaha and good mission accomplished 😂

[@MegaBait1616]

👍👍 .............

[@mrsbradpittiful]

Why don’t you just live in a place with a better climate?

[@edandoll5272]

First

[@Androbus131]

:)

[@stevieg2755]

Yeah uncle sam needs your money to send to 129 other countries,but mostly billions to Ukraine and Israel

[@skippystirling9770]

Does the evinrude fisherman have a roll pin on the shaft mate?

[@Dwusuw]

👋Evinrude 6hp- you forgot to install this driveshaft roll pin . This pin puts pressure on a spring which drives a mechanical crankshaft seal . Part number 0303261

[@BoatBusters]

@@Dwusuw don’t worry the pin was in! Might not have seen it on cam

[@Dwusuw]

Now I can sleep peacefully 😂😜👋

[@BoatBusters]

@@Dwusuw I had a feeling you’d be up all night worrying 🤣

[@SeanG0ne]

I like this channel better than your other one: @musiciswin