Mercruiser 165hp & Mercruiser 120hp get winterized a real DIY event

In this one we winterize a 1976 StarCraft 120hp Mercruiser and a 1973 Cobalt 165hp Mercruiser. Let's make them last another 50 years
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[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Hope you all enjoy the video, don't be afraid to leave a comment. Ask me questions

[@briankelley6185]

Hope you're doing ok I haven't seen a video in awhile

[@shinytopgeezer]

Thank you Michael, always a pleasure!!!! Don't Stop!!!!!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

No plans on stopping, thanks for watching

[@faithymay101]

I have a 1972 Mark Twain 165 HP. Purrs like a kitten. Great stuff you post, I'm learning a lot from you. Keep them coming.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks, will do! thanks for watching

[@hoists1829]

Awesome video 👍👍👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for the visit

[@nateoconnell5404]

I just purchased a 1973 StarCraft Supersport 16ft, my first boat! I am doing a complete rebuild and I’ve learned a lot watching your videos! It’s been a fun process bringing the old girl back to life. Thanks for the tips and tricks!

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Welcome aboard! and thanks for watching, you'll get the old starcraft brought back around.

[@melvinrawlings1457]

Whats up Michael. Love your channel and can't wait for more content and getting big blue dialed in. Much love from Maryland❤❤❤

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Awesome! Thank you! and thanks for watching

[@darylhaack7752]

Thanks for posting today. Nice tidbits of info. Cheers

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for watching!

[@Gavin789v]

Great review, the JFEGWO 6000A jump pack is the best car jump starter I've ever used, and I will continue to buy it as gifts for my family members.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching

[@drkwlsk]

Same here, I've bought 3 so far!

[@StoofLeouf5]

Great review! I love the JFEGWO jump pack.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

The best! Thanks for watching

[@dirtybuzzard5977]

Great video Sir a lot of great helpful tips. The Jf jump pack is great to have plus how compact it is you get jump start, air compressor, plus it charges up your phone .. I want to say I really appreciate the time and effort you do put into your videos and for sharing your experiences on projects you work on no matter what it is whether it’s on RMD creations or RM3D creations . I really enjoy all of it and I have learned new things from you.. Great drone footage 👍👍👍As always Sir thanks for the ride along and Keep’em coming .. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Hey thanks for the comments and thanks for watching as always.

[@drkwlsk]

Good instructional video Sir! I always just left my thermostat hoses loose and unclamped and left my freeze plugs out allowing gravity to drain. I'd just sponge up anything left in the bilge . Empty of any fluids is always best

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Thanks for sharing

[@greggkoeppen6276]

Hey Mike looks like things are going great for you, Mark K told me about your channel, I may have to order a Hawaiian shirt.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Awesome! Thank you!, How you been doing? thanks for watching

[@timconklin8489]

Great video I picked up a few tips keep up the great work Thanks Tim

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

[@johnmccarthy7931]

Thanks for posting

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Our pleasure! Thanks for watching

[@curtbrown9702]

After removing hose, drain block and manifold, then pour anti down hose to refill, saves a lot of anti. Your only diluting what is left in block. Another way...after hot, engine off water off, put muffs on with hose in bucket of anti, fire up, fog, kill engine with oil when anti gone. Drain block. Pump to exhaust anti juice.

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

thanks for the tips and thanks for watching

[@curtbrown9702]

HOW DE. Question? Don't have one, been watching. Fog! Haven't been fogged for years. 😂

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Well don't start now unless it on a boat, LOL

[@ryanclark1841]

With your fast knowledge of alot of things and mechanical aptitude i have wanted to ask what you do for a living. Always enjoyed your content on both channels thanks. Learned alot about boats from you

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I've been a machinist, tool maker, engineer, and fabricator. thanks for watching

[@JohnnyCab]

Great job on winterizing your boats. Could you do one on the outboards?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Possibly!

[@drkwlsk]

Just trim it all the way down, outboards drain themselves. Fog your 2 strokes and any carburated 4 strokes

[@anthonylatronica5108]

Where have you been. No new videos? Hope all is well with you.

[@dennisharrington3384]

Sir. Thanks. What do you do with all the outboard motors you restore?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

I keep some and I sell some, thanks for watching

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

I no you saying on the lower end units you are going to change the lube but what if a seal went bad you don't know it and there's water in it all winter next spring comes now you fine out the lower end unit has a crack. I have allows drained the lower end units in the fall . I have a question are you going to do a video winterizing outboard motor's for the people that only have outboards and if there is a difference from a 2hp and bigger

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

If you think the seal may be bad, then by all means change it out and see what's in there. thanks for watching

[@earlwilliams2889]

How about outbords ,should you store them down also , should you fog the uper end also ?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Fog it while it is running then run the carb dry by disconnecting the fuel line. Store it in an upright position, this is for an older two stroke. Thanks for watching

[@williamhammerstrom9860]

Haven't heard from you in a while, Michael. U ok?

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Yes sir, I'm just fine. Trying to get some other stuff done before winter sets in, you can check me out over on RM3D Creations for other content, thanks for watching

[@williamhammerstrom9860]

@@Michaelsbackyardmarina well, that's a relief my friend.

[@chriscobb4939]

What is the best way to do a 2 stroke boat motor

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Fog it while it is running then run the carb dry by disconnecting the fuel line. Store it in an upright position, this is for an older two stroke. Thanks for watching

[@madmikesgarage1856]

You might be getting a bit full of yourself as your subscriptions rise...lmao

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Well I sit around talking to a camera a lot, something may be wrong. Thanks for watching