Summerizing our boat!

[@richardnaples8536]

Get a vacuum oil changer. They also work on your generator and lawn mower etc. clean.

[@ronmcwhirter3641]

I've owned boats all my life. 1st one at 15. Now I'm 74. No regrets . They provided fun and love with my children then my grandchildren. Then myself. Yes they are expensive to maintain. But they also kept me alive and I have some great photos of this family. And even more memories

[@airplanefixerguy1]

Dipstick tubes on Mercury Marine engines and most marine engines go right to the bottom of the pan ( they actually run down to where the oil pan drain plug would be.) You can push a hose over the end of the tube and draw all the oil out with a vacume pump. Much easier than the drill pump method. And the vacume pump is great to have around for sucking out old fuel or antifreeze around the shop. Hope that helps! Love your boat! I'm a Mercury marine tech way up in Saskatchewan Canada.

[@melbigelow1200]

I pull the out drive every season to grease the U joints and check for water leaking into the bellows. If water gets in it will rust the needles bearings in the U joint and when it fails it will take out the bellows, happened to a friend, I had to make an emergency run with the trailer as he was sinking. Also, clean bilge, no leaves or anything that can block the bilge pump. You guys are Awesome!

[@nicholasrodriguez8502]

Iv been a boat owner for about 3 seasons now. You hit the nail on the head when it comes to memories. Our 3 year old is in life with the water and we love giving him those experiences. Priceless. Someday I’d like to get a cabin cruiser like yours.

[@chrisw.p5665]

What you said towards the end about how people say that its a hole in the water... you made such great points about the memories. Those are worth the thousand IMO

[@reganmccutcheon7988]

Hi from Canada! I have a small engine shop and we use vacuum pumps for oil change all the time. We find the vac pump thru the dipstick hole actually pulls more oil out, bellow the drain hole. And you can pump it up and walk away, vac does the rest. You guys are awesome and I enjoy your content. Thanks 😊

[@feron450]

Was gonna comment similar I use to work at Mercedes’ and we used a vacuum pump for our oil changes. First time I did it I pulled the oil drain plug after cause I didn’t trust it. Not even one drop came out.

[@stinger4095]

I left our Bimini top up and made side panels out of HF heavy duty tarp. I added zippers and snaps to each one. I basically made a 4500 custom enclosure for 400 bucks including the sewing machine. Boat stayed clean on the inside during the winter and all moisture would evaporate through the Bimini top fabric. Looks really good also. I’ll be using these for patterns when I make my enclosure out of sunbrella material..

[@brianspalding7693]

Here here on the benefits of owning a boat. Priceless memories with the family and what a great way to leave the stress of the world behind for a while. Sunsets always look better from the water!

[@robertmartinez9350]

Very true!!

[@secretsquirrel9722]

I've been a mechanic a long time. I use a Pela 6000 to suck out oil. Any model I haven't done before. I use the sucker, then pull the sump plug to see if it left any. For all the people telling you that it won't get all the oil = Wrong! I've only found 3 older style cars that have a baffle around the dipstick that make it hard to extract the oil. In all others, it actually gets more than pulling the sump plug! Most modern engines (2000

[@renerabbitts593]

Hi Guys just a tip, change oil and filter when you store for the winter. There is a acid building up in the oil with the carbon left in the oil. Puls the small moist that gets in there during the summer will make it rust a little bit. Just a small tip from Denmark. Do like you video’s 😉

[@mk3249]

I got the little $5 hand pump from harbor frieght . Sucks out cold rotella 15w40 quick . And I always pump it into a 1 gallon jug so I know when it’s done

[@planeandsimple431]

Happy Bday Big A and, Happy anniversary, A&E! Emily, there is a how to pour your oil instruction, to prevent spillage, molded on the back of every plastic oil bottle- you triggered my ocd's. 😉 As for viscosity? you guys know this- have an accurate OPG/OPS and proper CCV. Last thing you want is too much oil pressure on a heavy beesh like that, be blowing all the seals out. Oh and, Marine CRC (this is the best product ever) for winterizing your electronics, CRC contact cleaner for summerizing. Big box of all amp fuses on board, at all times. Sorry about the novel, love you guys!

[@kevineich5029]

The engine oil should be changed every 100 hours or once per season. It is best to change the oil before the boat is stored so that fresh oil is on the bearings for the duration of the storage period vs. the old oil. Check the dipstick tube to see if it has a garden hose male fitting at the top. If it does, Mercury sells a pump that threads on to the fitting. It's a hand pump but it works very well and takes about a minute to pump out the oil. Don't worry about not getting all the oil out - the amount that remains in the oil pan is less than 4 ounces. I used to use a cut down milk jug and pull the drain plug but when I realized how little oil remained in the pan, I stopped doing that. Seriously consider a cover for the winter - not the snap on cockpit type cover but a canvas type tarp that breathes and a wood underframe so the water can drain off. If you keep the pitch high enough, the cats won't be able to lay on it. Leaving the boat exposed will rot the upholstery, cause electrical issues, etc. Are the trim tabs Bennett tabs? If so and if the 20 amp fuse feeds the trim tabs and it blows when you activate the tab switches, the issue could be a shorted solenoid on the pump assembly. The pump assembly (usually mounted on the transom in the engine compartment) consists of a motor and two solenoids - one for port and one for starboard side. Unplug the pump and activate the switches on the dash - if the fuse does not blow, the problem is in the pump assembly. Verify the unit has a good ground, then with the unit unplugged apply 12V from the battery through a fused jumper to the individual pins. I believe that blue and yellow are for the motor blue is one direction and yellow is the reverse direction, red is the port solenoid and green is the starboard solenoid. If the fuse in the jumper blows when powering the individual component, that will identify the bad component. The solenoids are available separately so there is no need to replace the entire pump unit. I hear the BOAT acronym all the time and it is usually from people who do not even own a boat. Like you said, you can't put a price on the good times and memories you make with a boat.

[@terryrutherford2114]

We took our '92 Malibu Sunsetter out for the first time last Saturday (5/29/21) on the Napa River. My wife reupholstered most of the interior. It was hammered but looks so good now. Thanks for the Vlog. Enjoy your Sommer!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

Aw!! We have a Sunsetter too! Love that boat!!

[@Chad_H]

They make "tenting" poles for canvas boat covers, to prevent the water from pooling.

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

The "CATS" are making divets on the cover

[@warwickkinscher5986]

Gotta love the red Monaro! (That’s an Aussie Holden rebadged by Chevrolet - we actually supplied quite a few back to the U.S. about - oh! - 16 or so years ago). From one of your faithful followers here “down under” on the other side of the Pacific.

[@markburley4901]

Nice to have your boat adventures back after winter. Terminology suggestion: "de-commission" in the fall, "re-commission" in the spring! Also, my trim tabs only worked when the ignition was turned on. Otherwise it's a pump issue or simply not enough fluid. Happy Birthday and Anniversary!

[@JeffSmith-pr1st]

You guy’s Need the mityvac 7201 manual fluid vacuum pump, it works awesome I am a GM tech, and I use mine almost every day. mityvac even has an air powered version but what I like about the 7201 if you don’t have access to an air compressor you can still use, and it has way more applications than just extracting oil, I have one for bleeding brakes, I have another for just extracting oil’s, coolants and so forth I also use the mityvac MV6410 for filling transmissions. Mityvac has a lot of grate products and they work really well!

[@RMarshallStuff16]

I use one of those compressor style vacuum pumps to extract oil. It too took a long time. I realized that the dip stick tube on a marine engine (I have a VP 5.7 GSi) goes to the bottom of the oil pan. If the extraction hose does not go all the way into the pan air is sucked down between the extraction hose and the dip stick tube. If instead you select an extraction hose ID that fits over the dip stick tube and seals the rate of extraction should be much higher.

[@greenhouse3505]

Emily... You are 100% spot on about the memories. Yes, they can be a tad expensive. BUT... my mother passed last month and this episode brought back so many flooding (pun intended) great memories and put a huge smile on my face. Thank you, I needed that. Love to y'all. Stay safe, happy anniversary, & #1... have fun xx

[@paulburns3788]

Happy birthday Aaron congratulations on your anniversary Emily and Aaron I hope you guys have a nice time on your boat I like that boat

[@rsu70]

Came upon your We Bought a Boat Video a couple weeks ago, I never really had any interest in owning one but watching your video made me curious what might be out there... within 3 days I found a 21 ft Cuddy cabin less than 5 mile from me , outdrive, blown engine (that has been removed), what appears to be a really clean replacement engine that I have to install, fish finder, stereo, tv and some extra parts. $1800 !!! Gel coat perfect not a tear on the interior just gonna update electrical a little before dropping in the motor. Wife says thanks a lot... Regal 2150 LSC

[@RockThisTown2000]

If you go to Lake Ouachita, at some point, maybe you can plan a trip a bit further north to Greers Ferry Lake, also a great place for boating adventures & creating memories! And I'm sure you know, but Harbor Freight has a mechanical oil extractor that makes quick work of changing the oil, but it's a little pricey for only once-per-year use. I use a pump vacuum w/3qt tank, so I have to empty the tank when full & before the engine oil pan is completely drained, but it works.

[@douglasarmstrong2748]

Yes, they are holes in the water in which we keep stuffing money...but there is nothing like skimming on top of the water, smelling the smells and hearing the sounds etc etc. Did I mention fishing, skiing, tubing, boarding, and just plain boating. I hope you have a blast on your vacation. Is it just me or is Emily holding the oil bottle upside down...no biggie...but I thought that was the purpose of the bottle design to cut down on the "glug glug" effect and give more control when pouring. Thanks again for a fun video.

[@alsmith6246]

I used drill pumps for a while and then bought a vacuum pump / canister. Never looked back. Way faster. Also lots of ways to do things but I always change the oil as part of the winterizing process so it doesn’t sit all winter with all the acids etc in it. Not sure if it matters. Ran straight 30W too. Internet was right on that one.

[@ES-xc6fk]

All your adventures are fun and informational to watch, but have to admit I do look foward to your time on the boat. Maybe it's because I have a few myself and really enjoy using them and working on them. Thanks to you both for all you share. Jim from Michigan.

[@GFrenchy1955]

Great job. More control of poring oil and with better accuracy if you rotate bottle 180 degrees so the neck is up.

[@gelynch52phPH]

I'm from Oil City, PA, not far from Bradford, the home of Kendall. Good to see local businesses being profiled!

[@davemclaughlin8646]

G'DAY Emily and Aaron, another fantastic VLOG thankyou, great work summerizing your boat,from what I could see, the oil evacuation device looked like a small gear pump,which doesn't self prime easily,my advice would be to fashion a cork/ plug for end of hoses,then after use,plug or hung each end,while still full of oil,then store with system already full of oil,then before use,remove sump cork, before insertion,then drain end prior to starting drill ,raise up green hose higher than pump,then gearpump should be primed,SAFE BOATING,also it is better to have trim tabs working,as better able to trim vessel,port & starboard,as well as how up/ down to achieve maximum comfort and fuel efficiency,as always, Kindest Regards, Dave McLaughlin Queensland Australia

[@Legalreaper]

Make sure you service all your fluids. My new-to-me Sea Ray just had a cone clutch go out because the prior servicing had not been changing out those fluids enough and it wore it out.

[@pentastarpride]

I use to suck the oil out through the dip stick like you did until a boat racer called me a dip stick and showed me on his drag boat he installed a ball valve in the oil pan drain bung...the hose on the valve was then ran through the bilge port...it was about 10" past the port... simple, fast, clean!

[@billco-9801]

Hey Emily you and Aaron should jump in the Cessna and fly over to The 2021 SWAMP STOL at Jennings Airport, 3R7, Louisiana June 10-12, 2021. It would be a couple hour flight in the 172 Aaron could uses some cross-country hours in his log book. STOL Competitions are the new #1 motorsport destination trips to take.

[@matthewburns5053]

Boats, cars, campers any toys are great. You just need to use them while you can. Long as they bring you enjoyment who cares what the cost. Love the very diverse content of yalls channel.

[@1975napier]

Have fun and be safe. Thanks for the new content. Really looking forward to seeing all of the new adventures!

[@timmcdonald9856]

Pro tip on the horn. The contacts tend to get just enough corrosion to make it spotty due to humidity. Buy one of those canned air horns like they use at sports arenas and toss in the glovebox just in case.

[@craigwatkin4721]

hi guys love the ch. When you next use your pump pull the dipstick and release the oil filler cap. That way you'll allow air to replace the oil in the system much easier. Allow for better flow from the pump. keeping the cap, dipstick and filter in place keeps the system closed creating an airlock for want of a better term.

[@stevendoan8236]

Hi Emily and Aaron, an air powered fluid evacuator works much faster than that centrifugal drill pump. Inexpensive ones are on Amazon and at Harbor Freight, thank you for all the great content! Much love!

[@Axlepup1]

I love how well you two work together and love each other so much! You have a beautiful family, you truly are blessed!!

[@boodaghost6896]

Well yea... of course they work well together. Do you think that HE is going to do anything to jeopardize that smokin' hot model chick babe??? He can't believe this accomplishment! He just can't wait for that next class reunion....

[@Axlepup1]

@@boodaghost6896 LOL

[@robertkerr2676]

Get a couple of wood stays for under the cover. You can buy the mounting hardware and make wooden stays that arc your boat cover upward. the cat would have to be a mountain lion to put a sunken spot on it. Tree crap/gum is really hard to remove as you found out. Love the channel, but I'm missing the flying stuff????

[@stinger4095]

“The memories totally outweighs the negatives of owning a boat”. We just spent 4 days and 3 nights on our 2855 cabin cruiser and used 75 gallons of gas. Hope you guys have a blast and deserve a getaway vacation.

[@dospalmascb]

Where i am gas - petrol and that’s £1.25 per litre or $ 8 us a gallon lol, So 600 bucks for a weekend. No wonder we prefer diesel boats here lol

[@gregm8941]

Most boat horns have a metal diaphragm in them. They are notorious for getting rusty and freezing up. Plug-in another horn and see if it works.

[@79tazman]

Yeah I was going to say the same thing I bet it's the horn itself on my boat I got a air horn so I sound like a big ship LOL!!

[@Soccerkid-z8t]

I love watching your channel. You guys have such fun personalities!!!!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

@@Soccerkid-z8t sure do appreciate that!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulmiller7276]

I had a boat years ago here in New Jersey. I covered it and put wooden poles inside with round discs on the end which had foam rubber on them . I cut them so they would keep the cover tight. So the next year there was very little cleaning. Of course we had to change the oil in the lower unit, and I had a 115 evinrude outboard which I kept in the garage. Good times.

[@paulmiller7276]

I was just reading through the comments and I remembered that we tied a plastic cover over the boat also. We have leaves and snow so it was really necessary. After I took the boat out of the lake I would polish the sides and bottom. When I sold it the condition was like new. 18’ boat, lots of fun but hard to sell. One potential buyer said a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into. So I said I guess that’s a no sale then ? Lol. It was such fun - enjoy it together. I enjoy your channel.

[@chriskelley1115]

You should get a curt trutrack weight distribution hitch from advanced auto parts. For a heavy boat like that or a trailer it really helps the stability I find.

[@johnchild5246]

AS banjo fitting on the sump plug with a tap and hose to poke out the water drain plug and a bucket out side of the boat.

[@anotherfishguy1051]

Take the pump back and buy a cheap fuel pump. We use them at the shop to drain everything and way faster. In my cubby I threaded a pipe the same as the drain plug.screwed it in with a little sealer on the threads and have a hose clamped on pipe witch runs up on the side with a shoulder bolt in it and clamp so no leaks . Then when it's time to change oil you just loosen clamp pull bolt out of hose and plug my fuel pump into hose and pump it right out . Way easy and if you don't have a pump you can put hose out drain of boat and drain right into bucket . In my boat it's a little hard to reach drain plug so I was done fighting to reach it so had to come up with a way and this has worked for years .

[@thecoastcoopers409]

Enjoyed watching from Sydney, Australia. Have an awesome summer on the water!

[@thomaspaccione8237]

They make a hand oil pump that screws right onto the ring at the top of the dipstick tube. I just did mine, I have that same engine package, it got every last drop out. It took 8 quarts to refill my engine of 25-40w, not 5-30w. The tube is designed to have the oil extracted through it, I'm net even sure you would be able to drain the pan from the bottom.

[@timothyporter6473]

Have it shrink wrapped at the end of this summer, it'll be well worth it next year when you open it back up, they can put a zipper in it also so you can get in and out of it during the winter if necessary.

[@keithknollenberg6923]

Use the topsider oil extractor. I worked at a boat dealership and this is what they used. It’s great because it contains all the oil.

[@billyhill2488]

25w40 is what a lot of dealers use on 4-stroke Mercury outboard motors but not sure about the inboard stuff like the 3.0, 4.3, 5.7, 7.4, etc. To be honest my owner's manual for my 75hp 4-stroke says to use 10w30 and seems to run better on it than the 25w40 the dealer insisted on using and doesn't "make oil" anymore either. 40 weight should be fine since that boat is just a Summer cruiser. Now I do know a mechanic that put 5w30 in the 3.0 on his dad's Bayliner and it wasn't happy at all. We picked up some 15w40 (I think) Mercury oil on the way to the lake for him to replace it with and it sounded way happier after that.

[@logandive8976]

Got to love your viewers. They got your back.

[@lazyhoundracing9621]

Congrats and thanks. I took a break from the race truck and there you were.

[@raujla]

The Pela 6000 oil extractor is a great tool for your application. I have used one for years and they are excellent.

[@iainmcglynn833]

The epitome of adorable gorgeousness and a happy couple Great boat content too , mix it up Happy birthday/ anniversary

[@frankiem749]

Have you guys tried using a heavy tarp over the boat and strapping it down to keep it tensioned. Even if cats get on top, it shouldn't sag or create those water pockets. Either that or try using one of those "portable car tent/garage" canopies. Just make sure it's tall enough to clear that ocean liner haha. Happy birthday 🎂 Aaron and congrats on another wonderful anniversary 💝🎁.

[@kstricl]

I bought an oil pump off of amazon this January. It's 12v, I used my NOCO booster pack to power it and only took about 5 minutes each to drain a Dodge Caravan and a 350 in my 95 Suburban. I agree you won't get it all, but I figure a 90% change is better than none.

[@tdevinetampa]

Conduit boat cover frame with a centerline high point water and light to medium weight branches will roll off and cats can’t create a low spot to nest.

[@jamesemmeneckersr.1875]

I have owned the same 23' Chris Craft since new in '86. I installed a oil pan drain plug. I drop some new oil into flush any old oil out when dropping oil. I have almost always drained oil at the end of the season. There is contamination in used oil that can attack the metal internal parts. I have heard it is acids from combustion. I live in Northwest Ohio. So the boat sits during the winter too. While it sits I let it drain all winter long. Even more important is to change the outdrive oil. Two reasons. If there is water in this system you want to head it off as you have all winter to fix it. Leaving any water in the outdrive can crack the case and /or create the environment for rust / corrosion. I run a magnet through both oils and also look for water especially outdrive oil. How do I contact you guys.

[@vinceradical8910]

i noticed the oil viscosity. I tend to use multigrade 15w40 or 20w50 for older engines.

[@gregdawson1909]

Been using a hand powered vacuum pump for oil changes for years now, but the oil has to be hot, you pump it up maybe a half dozen times to get 4 qts out.. the pneumatic powered extractor is nice, flip on the air and walk away, but you need something better than a mobile pancake compressor to run it.

[@marinescott7790]

Emily, I used the 25% off code on my Advance Auto Parts order. THANK YOU! Enjoy your boat with the hubby!

[@rustynail2205]

Hey y’all. Happy Anniversary and early birthday wishes too. Looking forward to the boat adventures. Pasta looked awesome too. Safe journeys.

[@danadiggins793]

Shrink wrap it in the fall…you guys are handy…east peasy clean boat in the spring!

[@paulburns3788]

Hello flying Sparks garage I used to have a friend that had a boat down the shore every year I go down to the shore and ride on the boat that my friend had he passed away 5 years ago it makes me so sad I always love to go down the shore to hang out with him I used to have fun on his boat I liked it

[@bobbolieu9013]

As a previous boat owner I agree with you; the boat can be very expensive, yet the memories that are made while having a boat are priceless. Enjoy your sumer y'all

[@simonilett998]

Nice job👍 Pretty sure on Mercruisers the dipstick tube extends all the way to the bottom of the oil pan, so you should be able to just stick a hose on top of the dipstick tube and suck the oil out from the top. Once warmed up you could hook up a vacuum tank with clear hose to the dipstick tube, would save your hands, drill and batteries, kick back for a cuppa, when you hear it gurgling air and don't see any more oil coming up the hose...you're done👍🇦🇺

[@paulburns3788]

Hello flying Sparks garage Emily and Aaron you guys crack me up I love you guys that boat it's very nice I wish I could hang out with you guys but I live too far away from you

[@markgosser9578]

Been waiting for more boating videos! Happy bday and anniversary.

[@G4mJ4m]

you guys should change the pan plug out to one with a pipe fitting and a pipe on. so you can pump it out of the pan with a bigger pipe, either with a drill or vacuum pump

[@grantcolledge7969]

Love your channel! I’m in Australia, ever thought of coming over, doing the same with a nice boat rebuild and having some fun on our water? We are an island after all, we got lotsa water!

[@rondogwil]

You're absolutely right. Money hole and the like are just jokes (mostly LOL) but what you said about the fun and great memories is spot on. Be safe!

[@neilperry2224]

It should've been titled, 'I know what we did last summer '. Also, try an elastic band around the trigger on the drill to save you holding it .

[@79tazman]

On a boat like that you really want your trim tabs working so you can plane the boat out when your cruising or your going to burn lot's of fuel I had my trim tabs not working one year and it cost me a mint in fuel plus it takes longer to get where your going when the boat is pushing water instead of planing over the water

[@noisefuljoy]

I was just on a motorcycle ride last Saturday, returning to a little country loop that once was a customer's home. I was looking for a hand painted ancient barn billboard for Kendall motor oil. It proudly boasted that it was the 2000 mile oil! Sadly, it's now gone.

[@davidgroskopf7898]

Happy Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary. My thoughts on the little oil pump is the straw sized tube it’s drawing through I think next time I change the oil I would change the plug out for a valve and a hose that I can plug that pump into just my $.02 Cheers.

[@davidowen888]

Your right Em, I've had a couple boats and the wrenching Never ends unless you let a marina take care 🤑, but the memories are priceless ☮

[@Dbiers7743CA]

Happy Birthday Aaron and Happy Anniversary you two..

[@Hobartthedolphinboy]

Haha, love that the Bugatti puddle splashing is in the intro now!

[@hoosiersquatch6850]

My horn did the same thing and it was the actual horn itself. Mine was mounted on the side wall underneath the steering column! 30 bucks at Autozone/aftermarket horn!

[@floridahermit4874]

Great video. Kendall makes a wonderful motor oil. I was a Kendall distributor for many years and have been Bradford pa many times for training and sales programs.

[@paulclements6519]

Hey Guys just thought I would share a oil filter removal tip, I have the same engine in my 2859. Punch a small hole in the top of the oil filter it will drain the oil back to the block a lot faster with less mess!

[@christophercunningham3679]

Talking about memories on a boat. My cousin when his kids were about 10ish said to his father that he needed a boat to be like Uncle Dave (my dad)( about 10 years passed away by this time). My cousin and his parent camped every year for most of his childhood including teaching his fiancé (now wife/mother of his children to water ski). These memories were important to him and when his father told my mother/ his sister this story she cried.

[@countryboyscooter3402]

My family had a 25ft pontoon that my boys, and niece and nephew grew up on, it was a blast!!!

[@jimearnest4342]

Happy birthday Arron and happy anniversary to both of you,and,I hope you guys have 50 more. Be safe out there

[@johndoesen1718]

Yeah it IS expensive to own and maintain a boat, but as you said, it is so much fun and you get so many hours of memories and joy. Happy birthday, anniversary AND not at least, sailing. 🚤😊

[@bradberry8349]

Happy Birthday Aaron!!! and Happy Anniversary to the both of you as well!!!

[@billstolz3451]

Next winter make a simple support out of wood or PVC to to keep your cover from sagging and create drainage.

[@jlgrrt1]

I have always used an Oil extractor like the Mightyvac 7201 works a lot better than the pump you were using.

[@donmears4090]

Happy Birthday to Aaron and Happy Anniversary to both of you. Hope you enjoy your time at the lake with all of the tools put away and fishing rods in your hands. Also how did The Kids softball turn out, I hope she had fun?

[@flyingsparksgarage]

They lost a lot of games but she did have fun!!!

[@MrPnew1]

Glad to see that you guys warmed the oil up before you sucked it out. I was getting worried for a sec there :)

[@mountainsgarage]

Sitting on my 2855, watching you work on your 2855!

[@flyingsparksgarage]

THAT IS AWESOME!!!!

[@matthewzoelle9149]

I got an electric oil pump because the plug for my transfer case drain stripped out, I now pull the oil out the fill. Also you don’t really get all the oil out from the drain plug anyway. Every time I drop an oil pan their is always residual oil in it.

[@joeyb8727]

@FlyingSparksGarage One year I cheaped out and used automotive oil instead of marine oil in my chevy big block similar to yours. What happened is after around 40 run hours the oil reached its life span and broke down thinning to the point the pressure dropped and the oil alarm came on. You can use auto oil, but auto oil has a shorter life than marine oil.

[@MARCLEEMATCHFISHING]

Looks great life on the water, alot different to our fishing in England, great content guys

[@benjaminspencer6507]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AARON & HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. Wife & I celebrated our 59th on the 4th of JUNE.

[@wbball15]

Happy Birthday, Aaron and Happy Anniversary, Reeves Family.

[@johnstelluto9101]

Congrats on the birthday and anniversary. I enjoyed the boat and scenery. How about a shot of Finley eating a piece of cake? Take care.😊

[@austinbrotherson792]

Keep practicing your DF pour Emily!