Tips on buying a used outboard motor

[@ethorn62]

Sir, you made a outstanding video. Very informative. The music almost over ride your voice. I would love to see this video without the music.

[@freedonbass266]

Only the music is bad!! No need for it!

[@sunship2]

I quit at 1:40 because of this music. This is not supposed to be a music video, and not in a hurry watching it, so no need for up-tempo background music. Just my point of view...

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

I wish I would have watched this video before I bought my old boat motor.

[@Pinepine-hm5qk]

Saltwater just needs more maintenance. That 45 Honda was probably owned by someone who did not understand how important it is to flush it out after use and/ or seasonal storage. Ive owned many motors 20+ years old in salt and they have minty mint waterjackets.

[@elvisthelazydumbfatso9300]

So completely disassemble someone's motor before I buy it. Check.

[@GotrekGurninsson]

Or be a sucker... onus is on the buyer to be happy with what they purchased. So yes you should. Obviously the end part is to show why to be weary of a motor used in saltwater

[@gamesofcontent]

He unscrewed the lower unit drain plug and allowed it to leak to check to see if there was water in the oil, then he removed the spark plugs to do a compression test. those are not even parts to the motor lol. One is a wear item and the other is a drain plug.

[@br549times3]

@@gamesofcontent - the lower unit drain plug was to check the oil quality from the lower unit and to make sure it was sealed and not full of water. The spark plug, he removed to do the compression test. Both of those would be valid things to check. However, kind of unrealistic. You go to a private individual to look at their motor. You let some gear oil out? I mean yeah, if the seller is ok with that.

[@P61guy61]

Yes. So they don’t swindle you by selling an engine to you that they know has problems.

[@bruktmoped]

You would of course check if the owner is ok with you doing these tests, maybe even before you come to look at it. If they dont like it, just walk away, they clearly know about issues with the engine.

[@jonathanspencer6752]

The irritating 'music' degrades an otherwise good informative video. Why does everyone feel the need to add 'music'?

[@metusa666]

i agree why so many otherwise good videos are ruined by music

[@garryj5826]

I also hate the music ! Very informative but the music takes over the while video , maybe turn music down 🙂

[@hunter_0867]

True

[@brunaowenceslao]

You have to turn of the music because is difficult to listen how are you telling in the video. My English is not good but I think that you understand me. Thanks for you video! Saluti dalla Italia bella ! ;)

[@googleplusisdead]

Ditto on skipping the music in an instructional video.

[@prmikey]

The audio in this clip was recorded with an outboard motor.

[@ThatBoatGuy]

Make sure you run a compression check and that the compression is even on both cylinders or with in 10 psi of each other. The discoloring just shows who ever had the motor ran it a little bit hot

[@larryimbeault195]

Great vid. Many thanks. Next time record inside (no wind, no cars).

[@PatrickFryer]

Great Video, helps avoid impulse buys.

[@jddeefo1022]

Great video, but is the seller going to let me pull the plugs, drain oil, etc. I guess if he says no it's time to walk away.

[@Jubi316]

You also want to take the plug wires off and wet your hands and hold them will someone spins it over , that will tell you all you need to know !

[@2fast4you25]

A few mistakes in this video, to check compression you need to fully open up throtle. Second you need to know what kind of compression that particular engine your buying works with. Having same or similar compression on cilinders do not tell you that engine is good or in good shape. If that engine works with 160 psi and you have both cilenders at 135 psi....well that engine is no good. Also need to hear an engine run, a non running engine wont give you an idea how is the engine. If the guy salling it wont run it dont buy it. If you run it you will find out lots of things, if impeller is good, if crank & bearings make any noise, you also need to check if gears are good etc etc.

[@RonMillbrae]

You don't need to open up the throttle to a test on a 2 stroke. Look it up. The compression is amazing. Most 2 strokes have compression around 120-140. No more

[@kkelly1954]

plenty of real good info...I also wanted to listen to you and had a hard time with music and outside noises...Really good otherwise! Thanks!

[@aaronbrown2966]

`its 10% not 10 psi, between the cylinders. so a 150 and a 135 is still ok.

[@mcervi]

Great video. Very helpful and informative. I intend to get a boat and use it in saltwater. What can I do to prevent the salt buildup you showed? Is there a special way to flush it? How long should I flush? Flush with anything special, or just freshwater? Thanks for all you do for the boating community.

[@jimwoods9551]

Flushing doesn't work, even with chemicals. Pull off the cylinder head (2stroke) or a water passage cover from time to time to assess how much salt is building. The larger the motor, the more critical inspection becomes.

[@forrestfire12345]

Is that an rs50 in the background? Looks sweet! :)

[@derrickforeal]

Not his

[@blakethesnake1555]

Have u ever de scaled the cooling system? Basically the run a special solution through the cooling ports and the entire system. This solution is like a clr or something that just dissolves salt and mineral deposits. They let this stuff run for hours using a pump. It eats away all this buildup inside the motor. At the end you can see all the crap that comes out. Very impressive. Yamaha dealer did mine. Made a big difference. There are many KZbin videos on this subject.

[@harryhall6336]

wrong , that is an example of some one not flushing there engine , after use in salt water .

[@TitanFallDeath666420]

Tip,s on buying a used Outboard! Number 1 make sure it starts! End of Video!

[@Grip-n-Rip-It]

Not true. Even a shitty motor will start.

[@konadog9041]

Anoid lol

[@DjJoSePH86]

:Hello. Is there a way to clean the corrosion seen at 7:21 without disassebmling the motor? For example I bought a new motor used in saltwater and want to make a deep cleaning. what should I do?

[@tacticalpickle7]

Thanks for all the videos specially this one ☝️ I am trying to get into sea fishing and having an inflatable boat with a 15HP MOTOR is a must. I like to look at this used motor videos to give me an idea of how well can I do with and use outboard motors and your videos are worth their motor weight in gold. Thank you for what you do. If I may ask can you do a really beginners…. Guide to picking the right motor from a salvage yard or a freebie motor what model do you recommend in terms of easy maintenance and repairs, thanks in advance👍

[@gioscervelo]

Thanks for putting music in a how to video, said no one ever.

[@dannyburuma1860]

hey i've bought an outboard motor it's a yamaha 5hp and its a very old one. it starts good but when it try to run it at lo rpm it stops running and when i put my finger in the airfilter it wil run at low rpm Ive tryd every thing and my father even has a garage and doesnt know the problem, maybe you can help me? P.S sorry for my bad english ;)

[@DMD81773]

Plugged jets in the carb

[@hookednrolling2009]

I bought a 2003 250 fitch piece of shit ran great on stand Hugh called him Brutus bad ass on my twenty five ft Wellcraft sportsman put twenty hours on it heading out 2011 dolphin tournament and threw a rod out the side morale of story buy used only from factory with warranty I did now have a 2008 300 etec no problems love Brutus II check channel hookednrolling2009 only buy used with warranty don't know what kind of butchered motor u r getting thanks JT

[@mcconn746]

Please don't be offended but...I would like to watch the video but can't stand the noise. I wish you well.

[@TitanMan404]

I made my woman dance in the nude to the music while I watched this...thanks!

[@timothygwiner2333]

TitanMan404 pics or it didn't happen

[@lordhumongus8669]

She danced for me as well.

[@lordhumongus8669]

Thanks.

[@MeesterVegas]

I just danced to it in the nude by myself. Now I can't find my two dogs.

[@Juanito_Peligroso]

You been doing this a minute.😳 Love these vids. P.s. it’s super hard to sell a boat.

[@SuperTony26]

Thanks a lot for the video. I'm very mechanically inclined, with cars, but not so much with boats. You video helped a lot as I'm looking at 2 tomorrow.

[@martyhonda6983]

Dump the drum beat

[@libertyforamericanow]

Checking out a lower unit, black oil is better than clear. Clear might mean they change the oil to hide a leak

[@johnjones-uz4pi]

Nice vid thank god I flush everytime. How can I get more HP out of my 15hp 2 stroke carburetor'd Yamaha outboard. Change reed valves, carb etc? Many thanks in advance... jj

[@mitchaikens4555]

I really like your channel Your doing a great service to the boating world It's easy to see your passion I look forward to seeing others I would have paid to see a lot of these years ago Do you have a motor salvage yard around you Keep up the good work Mitch

[@user-WhiteLabPuppiesTX]

I have 1996 viper 19' bass boat with 200 Johnson looking to replace with used motor. Can you recommend quality two stroke or 4 stroke engine with out taking out a second mortgage

[@ZaZuLiCiOuS]

With or Without music! Dude thanks for the information! Now I know a little bit more about outboard motors! Great vid.

[@SqueaksUofA]

Please don’t use music when you’re speaking. I imagine most of your target audience does not care for music on their videos anyways. Your music is always super loud compared to your voice. So even when it’s not playing when you’re talking and you go to an outro with music, I have to turn the video off because it almost busts my eardrums. I watch at work with earbuds and I have the audio high so I can hear your words clearly - the music comes in 10x higher than your voice and that is painful.

[@michaelwalkermw83]

how I id a 150hp Johnson and evinrude GT outboard I need some help with this I learning all the time about outboards hope you guys can help me from Michael walker

[@johnohara5054]

I have an idea: why don't you record the video so you can be heard?? Between the stupid music, the cars whizzing by and your mumbling manner of speech, it's hard to understand what the he'll you're saying.

[@crlsfiftyone50]

Good video! Very useful info for an ameture outboard owner Thank you

[@jordanlittle5391]

im sure u could doctor this up and sell it as good if you were that type of person

[@jessicavasquezrios]

Good afternoon everyone. Which is the best website to look for used outboard motors? 120HP? Thanks in advance.

[@mailer1446]

Why the need for background music.. Cannot hear much

[@ronaldvaldez5955]

I have a mercury 50 hp 500 it's at least a 1970ish motor I get 70psi on all cylinders it wasn't ran in like 15years thats low compression I'm sure ?

[@coronetclique7047]

Hi Eric, thanks for the excellent video. Do you know where I can buy used outboard engines, my preference is Yahama?

[@brianhaley4471]

Background music is annoying. Otherwise great and informative video. Thanks!

[@electrickflame353]

Good job man, extremely informative!

[@thedolphinDog]

Nice video Eric. I am about to take apart a Suzuki DF115. Can I drop it off to you? I like the 7:30 minute mark in this video, looks like a bomb went off after taking that yamaha apart.. I am a BIG FAN of Salt Away . Salt destroys engines, i am on the Pacific Ocean. Many people will say " never been in salt water" etc etc about a engine, and thats cool. So many incredible animals in the sea including the largest animal to ever live in earth, the Blue Whale. Thumbs up on your video

[@busterheiman4149]

Not a mechanic, a mechanic knows what tool is needed to pull the plugs, plus he doesn't know how to hold the wrench correctly to remove the plug.

[@treyferguson9393]

Mechanics use whatever tool they have handy to get the job done

[@libertyforamericanow]

He was tryingo simplify it for ur average person looking to buy an outboard.

[@GrimThe21]

He got the job done. So who gives a crap... The video isnt called " How to work like a mechanic"...

[@YouTubehndl]

If you’re not mechanically inclined, don’t buy a used outboard motor. Go new, take it to a mechanic for maintenance. Then you avoid a lot of problems.

[@brettknapp6684]

Looking to buy a used outboard…..Will the common person really let you do all of this to the outboard before buying it?

[@ThatBoatGuy]

Brett Knapp Most people will let you. I also sell used outboards

[@haz3t]

Brett Knapp If they don't allow you to check it thoroughly, then you should probably look elsewhere for your used outboard.

[@ifthebeltiscrackedor]

Brett Knapp Just by knowing what to look for in terms of the easily acessible thinks such as the zinc-anode or the signs of over heating helps you to ge a rough idea of the thing your buying in like 30 seconds. Rest of the stuff one has to guess and take the chance when making a fast good deal on old stuff. Thats how the world rolls. Thats the sport. Im buying one in about an hour. Wish me luck!

[@libertyforamericanow]

Ola K that's dumb. I don't buy a used outboard with out compression test. Unless its like the75 HP Mercury I bought for 400 and am rebuilding now.

[@scottjess3121]

buy a 4 stroke yamaha flush it out every time change the oil and filter change the plugs lower unit oil new water pump every 100 hours and a new timing belt every 300 hours you will get 2000 hours plus out of it great fucking motors run the hell out of it have fun go fishing the point is is to get your fucking moneys worth out of it there like women you take care of her she will take care of you and the rest is history hooray to yamaha and women

[@bigdaddyduke61]

i HAVE A bf25a honda four stroke the top caburetor runs really rough at idle how can I fix this

[@matthewdenham7400]

Can you do a video on the Aprilia RS

[@grl8862]

Great video. Interesting about differences you read in workshop manuals. Mine says compression evenness is more important that the usual PSI. They also quote 20 PSI as the max diff between cylinders vs your 10 PSI. But obviously the less diff the better. Other point I read was the importance of earthing the leads when testing compression. If you don't it says it can damage your ignition system. I'm also an offender there.

[@ct1762]

grounding leads wont do crap. wont hard electronics at all. compression should be no more than 15psi variance. 20 is usually too much indicating a worn/stuck ring and/or scored cyl walls or blow head gasket. pop the heads off and have a peek just to be sure!

[@TheBuba1212]

music sucks

[@pedroaldorodriguez1161]

The more even they are the more healthier the engine is. Buy how about the engine has 60 psi even on both cylinders. Yes they both are even but i think 60 psi is low, eventually the unit is gonna have to be reworked.

[@traderrick69]

That "music" (noise) is so annoying and unnecessary! Thumbs down for this production.

[@jaga7484]

Good video but don't need no music can't hear nothing

[@caseyjones7404]

Work horse of an outboard.... probably to much for my 9.5 hard bottom rib. A bit more fond of the 4strokes.

[@grifce]

Compression check should be done after the engine is ran and warmed up. Without that your check want read true

[@bravemise]

Can anyone tell me where I can get parts for a mariner 30M 689 S 034132

[@haroldharold3908]

mate it looks like you made a good video problem is the background road noise and the jungle drums music makes it realy hard to hear what your saying

[@dobermanpac1064]

Rule #1 Buy a Merc Tower of Power. Rule #2 Refer to Rule #1

[@juliosdiy3206]

Theres not an owner whoes gonna letsu do this, they aint got no time to waste on peoples time.

[@newyota1]

people you buy from won't let you check the oil I'm sure.

[@garyindiana8037]

I cannot make it to the end.. sorry dude this music has to go you're killing your video..

[@MrSubmariner13]

I'm shopping for a used outboard now. You gave me good info. Thank you.

[@dcp125]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I'm looking at buying a used 200 HP Yamaha.

[@mikehartung1627]

Did you buy it!

[@buellrod]

Holy crap that was a very interesting video thank you it's nice actually going inside a motor and seeing what saltwater does I always flush my stuff out explaining his one thing seeing stuff outside is one thing but when you showed the inside of the motor and it damage that salt water can cause is just absolutely incredible thank you for an absolutely correct and thorough video

[@jordananderson8299]

And it was interesting that his old channel name was Eric's farm production

[@stevelamperta865]

yes you do have to put the engine in water to rotate crank even a little. the rubber impeller needs water for lube or you can break the fingers off of it ! but most people think they know better. i change more water pumps in my shop than anything else cause of this

[@anonymous_friend]

Make a better video then steve...

[@2olvets443]

On the cream color, if it’s been setting the water will separate and go to top so the test you did doesn’t tell for sure. If it has been running lately then yes it will be a mustard like color. Compression should be within 5% of each other not 10 psi.

[@trumpafarian7129]

Learned a lot from this. Thanks.

[@Zampan0]

ThatBoatGuy I just bought a 9.9 1982 Evinrude, it starts with a pull cord but it's really hard to pull. I can hear what sounds like compression noise as though it was in forward gear but it's definatly in neutral. Is there someting wrong with it?

[@williamhaskellhaskell3162]

A dishonest seller may change the lower unit oil. Hiding metal chips and water !

[@MalcoDude]

What's with the music dude??

[@ThatBoatGuy]

what hp is it? and brand?

[@inmandon7488]

Video would be better wo the background music hard to hear whut you saying

[@raycrazyraysplace4472]

Get a spark plug socket. Going at it with a adjustable wrench is not cool.

[@frankieholland6758]

Harry said why in the world would you have all that noise playing and interfering whit what your saying

[@billgregory9560]

get rid of the stupid music why do most you tube info videos have stupid music, such a distraction

[@mikeybaber4340]

2000 70 hp Yamaha on a 15' flats skiff running real slow and getting up slow compression is 115psi in each cylinder and the motor has sat up for a while any advice?

[@ThatBoatGuy]

its posible that the rings is sticking to the piston. I would pour some sort of liquid to loosen up the sticky ring from piston over night

[@RichieRouge206]

The music is terrible- good video otherwise

[@danielpomeroy]

Imo the most important part, besides regular maintenance is the impeller

[@frankie7torres]

Great video man. How much can it cost to repair a mercury 115 in case the heads were bad

[@darrylkelly1787]

Don't buy Yamaha buy tohatsu they are more suited for salt water use.

[@abenzuoo]

Can you give me tips? Im buying some boat under 4meters, at the near river i live, its easy river, what combo would be OK to buy under 3000e/3000dol? only room for 3 person is needed and one is 3 year old? Just some fishing and cruising slowly.. thanks for this boat channel, this is good.

[@briray318]

I just picked up a 12ft Jon boat with a 1965 evinrude 9.9 on it.. (yes, I said 1965 😳) it cranks and runs but something is off with it. Does video hold true for the older motors as well? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@williamavery9185]

Please help me. I got a 15hp evinrude 4 stroke. It starts easy, pumps good water. But when it gets hot it cuts out, what can I do, change/ look at??

[@jamestaddei9148]

You must live in Africa near a native tribe, really annoying!

[@batkataaa]

One opinion. Remove the music on tutorials.

[@victortaveras3596]

hi eric I wonder if it is possible to send a video of a sea horse johnson 70 hp I think you can give me a diagnosis based on your knowledge is just being on gasoline and warmed . i put new solenoid and not work, battery full but has no strength for starter.please let me know (ASAP ) THANKS.

[@rabbitfootedkitty1339]

Hey, we have this evinrude gear case, we drained it and there was semi clear water for half of it then the rest was black oil. Is that a serious problem?

[@davshaw5]

Hard to avoid buying a salt water used motor in Florida. Just buy one that has been properly flushed and maintained.

[@grahamhall2662]

Hello good video and excellent points to watch out for. Just add music, traffic noise, wind noise makes it tricky to hear your voice properly.

[@newyota1]

I made the mistake of trusting owner on an 20hp 1985 johnson and asked him about gear oil instead of checking it.Got motor home and no gear oil in except for a tablespoon or so came out and it was like black sludge!I was sick.Owner said he had no idea why it was empty when I contacted him.I could only drain and refill till it came out clean and it works so far in the half dozen times I used it..No leaks are being seen from seals.I just hope it was not run long before I bought it like that.Supposedly in storage for a long time and maybe it was drained for storage and never refilled.

[@davidqi8073]

Hi, I like your video. I have a question, about I am going to buy a small 1978 glastron ski, and the bot been setting in the garage since 2012. so I wonder is there anyway I can check the motor in a good shape? it has a Mercury 850 outboard, and not salt water use. thanks

[@djpheloneous]

Lots of critics, but are they making videos? LOL. Anyhow, great video for the regular dude going to just buy a motor without getting to complicated.

[@sueheath6384]

music annoying

[@richardmartinn8404]

Hi I've got a 25hp Yamaha 2 stroke mid 90s outboard motor and I did a compression test I only got 25 psi. I have taken head off and there is a lot of play in the pistons does it require new rings ?