Running Your Outboard Boat Motor On Land

Want to check your outboard motor before you go to the lake? Don't wreck your motor. Always use cooling water muffs and a garden hose.
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[@krisdooley3906]

Thank you for explaining that clearly. We are brand new boat owners and we weren’t sure how to do it. Much appreciated!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Welcome

[@jakeberg6758]

Awesome video, thank you. Getting ready to take my dad‘s boat out by myself for the first time, no clue what I’m doing, LOL. I’ll definitely be starting it in front of my house, instead of out on the lake first.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Jake, I'm excited for you. I remember when I started taking my dad's boat out myself too. It's not a bad idea to practice backing up in a parking lot or if you have room at the house. You may want to check out this other vid I did on the subject, LINK- kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6jYi5iEot9ojqc Let me know how it goes and thanks for watching, KPO.

[@johngates450]

Just got a Glas Ply Boat w a Evinrude 145 hp. Being its in the heart of winter I wanted to let the motor ( Plus a Yamaha 8 HP kicker) run a bit before winterizing them. Nice video just what I needed. Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Sounds great!

[@erob8347]

Thanks for the video. I am going to look at a used boat tomorrow and want to test the motor before I buy it. I will pick one of these up on the way. 👍👍👍👍

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Glad I could help

[@DanielSon69]

Love the sound of those mid size Yammy 2 strokes 😍

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes

[@nixworld767]

Just what I needed. Total newbie here. Thanks!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@HuntingCreatures]

Give Nick an Oscar!! what a performance!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

We try to have a little fun with it, KPO.

[@richgouette]

nice, I was looking to find out what these 'muffs' do.... now I know!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Hope it helps, KPO.

[@bobbywest1983]

I've been wondering how to do this for a couple years now thank you alot great video

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Welcome!

[@jamesdeanboatrv]

Thanks for the video! Very informative!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Welcome

[@negromalunch]

What an intense an commited performance of nick in this video!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

He suffers for his art, KPO.

[@richardmackey8359]

Perfect information that will help many. Thanks

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Welcome!

[@tingpranav999]

Exactly what I was after - can't believe I found it first go!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Awesome! I hope this helps, KPO.

[@tyty9699]

Great video thanks very helpful 👍

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for watching, KPO

[@AmericanConstellation]

You can use those ear muffs all day long. The real test to see if your motor runs correctly is to put it in the water, under load. If you are just flushing it out, that's fine. But if you do any mechanical changes to your motor, test it under load in a barrel.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for adding in, KPO.

[@timmurdock2540]

Very informative. I need to get a boat

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Hope that works out for you, KPO.

[@computersshot]

With these muffs can you test the prop gear system too, the forward and reverse while it's running without wrecking the lower unit. Thank you.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for adding in, KPO.

[@khmer-kromwashington2785]

Nice and short video. Question is: is it ok to start the motor with waters/muff to maintain and lube motor during winter time. Maybe once/week or once/month.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

The only concern I would have is water can get trapped up in the water pump and then freeze. Then if you start it in cold temperatures it can rip up the water pump. KPO

[@khmer-kromwashington2785]

Knetters Practical Outdoors. Thanks. I guess don’t start during freezings temperature.

[@stilianivanov3377]

4:29 That laugh got me 😂

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks for the comment, KPO.

[@rullrull8386]

Good job nick

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

He did good!

[@77772013]

If you don’t have that there’s always a barrel I think it’s basically the same thing

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You bet. Thanks, KPO.

[@tzampini]

Great video! I have a question for you: when the engine is off, does all the water completely drain out of it? I'm asking because I live in New Hampshire where it freezes in the winter. Do I need to flush the engine with an antifreeze solution through the muffs? Or will it drain completely by gravity? Thanks!!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I've never heard of flushing with antifreeze. I have been told to slowly pull the starting pull cord a few times (if you have one) to push out any last little bit of water. If you have electric start I've been told to bump the start button just enough to turn the engine over but not start it. This will also push out any last bit of water. Now I was NOT told these things by an outboard motor mechanic, but by someone I consider knowledgeable in this area. KPO.

[@tzampini]

@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors Thank you!

[@frankvadnais3536]

My 2004 Yamaha 50 horse will drain when the shaft is completely vertical.

[@HamRadioAdventures]

Thanks Buddy! 73 and good DX! de Rich KØPIR

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Awesome!

[@daveyJ213]

What was the name of the device you slipped onto the intakes of the motor? It looked like a pair of ear muffs. Those available at most boat/RV dealers? Thanks.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

David, hose adapter outboard motor muffs. Yes, I see them online at Overtons and I've seen them at Walmart. I would think anywhere boat supplies are sold. Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@lancemary]

good job Nick :)

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

He thanks you.

[@ariennelandry9207]

Thanks!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Welcome!

[@jeromejackson5021]

Hey Nick, I went to look at a used boat for sale and after he put the ears on and started it there was no water coming out so he kept giving it throttle for about 5 minutes then after he finally cut it off he took the lower off and it was the rubber impeller gone bad. He said he would replace it but I'm concerned that he may have damaged the motor. What's your thoughts?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

You know I had a cooling water failure on the motor in this video out on the water once. I didn't notice it until it gave me an audible alarm. You could run it for a couple of minutes at low speed until you got the temp alarm then it would need to cool down and you could do that again. That's how I got off the lake that day. I figured until I got the high temp alarm I wouldn't damage anything. That was over 12 years ago. So my thought is that the motor you're looking at is probably fine, but I am NOT an engine expert.

[@cryptoowl6501]

How long should you run the motor, so it’s warm enough for the lake! And you don’t have to deal with cold start in the lake?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I just run it for a minute or so, just to make sure it's working. I might not take it to a lake for days or weeks after that. KPO.

[@apriltowers78]

Cool helper!!!!

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Thanks April, KPO.

[@FlexZero]

Is the hose attachment on the outboard motor for the same purpose?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I'm not familiar with hose attachments on outboards. I've only used the muffs shown here, KPO.

[@allthingsconsdrble]

Thx man

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

welcome

[@Pippinm7]

Would this work on a Yamaha 4stroke engine as well? Thanks for the video

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes, any water cooled engine. Make sure to get the muffs on the water intake, KPO.

[@maximgecko3889]

Hi, do you have secondary engine installed? I see the second propeller behind the Yamaha.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

That one is a Minnkota 55lb thrust electric motor.

[@staytight6340]

I have a hose hanging on top of my outboard When the mechanic came to winterize it he attached it to the hose My question is did he ruin my engine bye not using muffs? First time boat owner here

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I haven't heard of a hose attachment for that purpose. But that may be what it is for.

[@necro12rock]

What's the name of the hose you used to connect to the garden hose

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

If you mean the muffs, they don't have anything on them that says, sorry. But they can be found most boat product websites, KPO.

[@shawncordeiro5078]

60hp 2stroke merc & honda 8hp 4 stroke kicker used muffs on dry land for winterizing and no pee-ing is something wrong ?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Yes, water cooled outboards should have water circulating through them. Line could be plugged or water pump might be shot. Strange that it's happening to both motors. Let me know how it turns out.

[@CrxmmW_7289]

What if I accidentally turn on the boat motor for 1 second will there be any damage? Please reply

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Most likely not

[@broomfieldsdual-sport]

Can u rev it when just plug with a hose or need big bucket with water

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I will rev up the motor while hooked up to the hose just to see if it will accelerate. Just make sure the water is flowing through.

[@yaneleayala4255]

Hello, Just got a boat, never had one before, tried this but fluid came out with the water as well. Do you know what this could be? Please help :(

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I hate to speculate, but I would have it checked out by a professional. Was the fluid like oil or water? It might be nothing, but get it check out, KPO.

[@lylelogan4910]

Bucket water I smell bbq ASD

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Noted

[@glennvranesich374]

Omg! Get to it already

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

No problem try this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXPRdpirerZ9rdU Sorry for the delay.

[@nurse7712]

Why doesnt the propellor turn?

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

The motor isn't in gear. Thanks for the interest, KPO.

[@lukiss01]

Did see u put it in gear and throttle it Max speed

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I put it in gear and get the RPMs up a little, but I don't do max in the yard. But I don't see why you couldn't, KPO.

[@richardcleasby105]

Looks like you work nic to hard

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Gotta let the camera man have a little fun too, right? Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@COSMACELF1802]

Skip to 2:30 for the facts.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Josh is right, KPO.

[@1SGCurt]

Two and a half minutes into the 5 minute long video before he starts explaining how to do it.

[@jordanhenshaw]

Fact: Exactly zero people came here to watch a 1 minute long video intro.

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Jordan, you are correct. I have since shortened my intro. Always trying to learn to make better videos, KPO.

[@honda8770]

1 minute intro.....

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I know, I know. That's why I just made a new one, only 27 sec. I'll be keeping them shorter from now on. Thanks for watching, KPO.

[@ritparent7239]

at 2:26 "I think this was like four dollars"....yes, four years ago under Trump, but now we're living in Biden's economy and they're $16

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

Sad but true!

[@Dano831]

Intro way too long

[@KnettersPracticalOutdoors]

I agree Tony. I have been using a shortened intro for over a year now, KPO.