Great tutorial, just one thing. Never prefill your oil filter. You can verry easy put contaminants in the Clean side of the filter. Just put on the filter en run the engine for 10 sec to fill it. then check yot oillevel and adjust accordingly.
I dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account? I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any help you can give me.
@Anthony Knox i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process atm. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Great videos man I watch all of them keep it up I have a 2007 or 2009 Honda 225 bf they r great motors if I have any other questions about it I'll lyk. Very helpful and detailed👍
Captain Sean, back again! Will start by saying thank you for the videos and advise 3 years ago! Is there a way I can determine the hours on my engine or do I have to take it to a shop that has a cpu engine reader? Thanks!
Your videos are great. Can you do a video on how to remove all the covers? I want to repaint mine.
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Hi Captain, I am a fisherman from France, I have a HONDA 200 hp outboard I would like a tutorial on changing the internal anodes and carlostat. Can you do this to me or if you have a link, I'll take it. Thanks a lot .
Hey Captain. Love the videos. Its awesome to see the amount of hours you are getting out of these outboards. Was wondering if it would be possible for you to lay out a maintenance schedule that you do for these. Maybe you follow the schedule in the manual but would like to know what you may be doing if different to get the hours your getting. Thanks. Keep up the great vids bud they are greatly appreciated and you do a great job doing it.
Thank you for asking about the maintenance schedule. It's our lifeblood (as well as the engine's) I plan on making a maintenance video within the year. I have always believed and ounce of maintenance is worth far more than a pound of cure.
Buying my first Honda outboard (BF250). I'm used to Yamaha engines and your videos are very helpful - thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! By the way, what type of sunglasses do you wear, they look awesome!
I'm in Maui so Maui Jims of course. Everyone on the water here wears them, sunscreen for the eyes. I think they're the World Cup model. I'm glad to help, I came to the motors with no experience and it wasn't fun.
You make excellent videos, Capt. Sean! You've made servicing my motor cost effective. Maybe you can help. My boat sat idle for 6mos in the driveway and decided to fire it up and get it ready for summer (I have a 2003 Honda 200 outboard). Ran fine for about 6.5min., then the oil pressure alarm went off (never did that in the whole 16 years I've owned it). Turned off motor, checked dipstick and it indicated full, with motor level. Let it sit for about 5min., started it up again, ran fine and then alarm went off at 2.5min. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks.
I have never had this issue but then again I run mine almost daily. If only sound or only a light then there are other procedures to check the ignition display. If both are going off it is most likely the engine. From there your best hope is the oil filter. That's your best hope but least likely. You'd have to run an oil pressure test and if that's it then figure out if it's a switch, leak, pump, passage, or strainer. And that's a much more complex set of procedures than I can reply to in a comment
I'm not sure about the 150. I have worked on friends but never did their maintenance. We also have these moldable rubber sheets that are made for oil changes like this. (not endorsing the site or brand as ours is different but this is an example of what I'm talking about www.amazon.com/Form-Funnel-Flexible-Draining-Tool/dp/B010BZ26EQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BS8L4K7O55HA&keywords=moldable%2Boil%2Bfunnel&qid=1576975366&sprefix=moldable%2Boil%2B%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-1&th=1
Our props are SS 14-1/4 x 17 x R(or L depending on engine) so basically 17" diameter. We chose stainless because of the load we push (24 people) for less flex. For most boats I think you can use aluminum and be fine, plus if you hit something it ruins your prop and not as much gears in your lower unit. Tohatsu should have different hubs so I'd talk to a dealer or some guys here use FL company prop gods I've heard with a lot of variations.
Hey Captain Sean, can you talk a little about flushing these motors? I keep mine in the water -- should i use muffs with the motor tilted up and running at idle or should i use the hose attachment with the motor off? Does the hose attachment bypass the thermostats?
I would use the hose attachment with the motor off. That's what the manual says and I can't remember if it was on forums or the manual where I read the water gets all the places salt water does when you have the motor off and do that reverse flush. If you tilted the motors up too high with the motors out I'd be worried about the oil pump possibly failing or having issues. Also may want to scrub the zincs fairly often and consider changing the ones in the exhaust manifold more often than most.
Dont run your engine when its tilted up!! Because the oil pressure will be too low, as the engine is designed to run vertically. Probably going to give you a warning straight away when you turn it on! As for saltaway I would just use it once a year just before winterizing the boat. No need to use it everytime you flush
Captain Sean, thank you for the video!! I am new to boats and am considering a purchase of bass boat with a honda 225 outboard (BF225A). The previous owner states that the oil was recently changed and after compression test a mechanic stated that the motor was mechanically sound. We took the boat for a test ride and everything appeared/sounded to function as it should. Upon taking the boat out of the water and trimming the motor down to drain excess water I noticed after approximately 5 minutes that there was a 2" diameter puddle of a milky white substance. Is this an indicator of water in the oil (or somewhere water shouldn't be), or is this typical after a recent oil change? Also, I live in a humid climate, maybe this is a result of those conditions? I appreciate any advise you have and hope that you find my comment! Thank you for your time!!
Milky fluids of any kind are not a good sign. I see tiny milk streaks of water in the oil during changes (forums I've seen say that's normal condensation), but a puddle with a consistent color like that on this motor means you have water and oil mixing. Where the oil is coming from is everything. If it's got a yellow/honey tint to it then I'd guess motor oil, or lower unit if the leak is coming out there. Pink milk would be trim fluid. Can you get a picture of where you can best see the oil coming from?
@@captainsean4851 I do not currently have a picture. I was offered a second test ride and would have to see if I can replicate the issue. I will attempt to do that and see if I can notice where the oil is coming from. Could it possibly be an issue of excess oil overflowing and mixing with water outside of mechanical housing (flowing out of compartment and mixing with water draining off out of motor)? Or is it turning the milky color because it is being mixed inside of the mechanical compartment? Again, thank you very much for the reply!
@@edmundr4134 It can get milky outside of the engine. I have seen an issue with a gasket on the motor mount deteriorating and causing oil leakage. If you trim up the motor after running it, if it's the gasket I'm thinking of, you will see milky oil dripping out from the area where the motor and lower unit meet. If it is leaking from that area you're looking at probably $4K-$5K bill from the dealership. Also, check the oil after you run, if it's milky that's a bad sign and I'd avoid buying it. Maybe see if you can spot any leaks while you have the cover off.
@@captainsean4851 thank you so much! The current owner states that he did not have any further leakage... obviously not sure if that's the complete truth... I think it will be best if I have a shop look it over one more time. Thanks again!!!
That has never happened to me. I have heard that comes from a piston(s) having gasoline blow by the ring due to a bad spark plug/ignition coil. Usually, it's oil burning in the cylinder but I've heard it CAN go the other way and "add" oil to your supply. Maybe search some threads online.
@@captainsean4851 thanks for the reply! Do you think 15400-RBA-F01 SD would work? Thats what I can get locally. Or how do you actually check if its compatible? Because its not in the manual
@@th3smurf692 It looks very similar, might work, but if it were me I'd order them online. I have seen guys here use NAPA filters for the Honda...Odyssey I think, but I like OEM stuff. Even my truck, I order Toyota oil filters on Amazon since they're cheaper than our local dealership. Just my 2 cents.
www.konacoastmarine.net/ on Big Island. My dealer on Oahu is hit and miss in stock and a 45 min drive. Easier to call these guys and have it USPS to your door. As a bonus they staple orings, gaskets, etc to part to keep your jobs separated in the box. Love those guys.
I know you're right, in my head, and also, that's how I tighten my oil filter on my car. Honda manual says hand tight then use wrench to get to 9ft/lbs (12Nm). It used to say gasket first touches metal then 3/4 turn. I could never get close to 3/4 turn without filter wrench (which is not a torque wrench and I'm not about to pay for an adapter). I think hard hand tight would be just fine, but this has worked for me long enough know it's part of our procedure.
@@captainsean4851 thanks, I figure if it ever drips more than once in or twice it will work itself out and drip out onto the motor box and I'll notice (as they are kept tipped up when not in use, which is technically MOST of the time! ) .... need anyone to 'hold the wrench' (in Hawaii, LOL) ?? oceanexplorations.ca
awesome...i have to change the oil and the water pump tomorrow...was very useful...thanks Capt
Great tutorial, just one thing.
Never prefill your oil filter. You can verry easy put contaminants in the Clean side of the filter.
Just put on the filter en run the engine for 10 sec to fill it. then check yot oillevel and adjust accordingly.
You are the man. Thanks for that list up front, Cap.
Well done ! Exactly what I needed
Thank you Brother! Really appreciate it!!
Thank you Captain Sean! I really appreciate you doing this video. You've saved me and many others a few hunderd dollars and tons of time.
I dont mean to be so off topic but does any of you know a tool to log back into an instagram account?
I was dumb forgot my login password. I love any help you can give me.
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@Anthony Knox i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process atm.
Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
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Great videos man I watch all of them keep it up I have a 2007 or 2009 Honda 225 bf they r great motors if I have any other questions about it I'll lyk. Very helpful and detailed👍
THANK YOU... YOU HELP ME ALOTS. I JUST SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANEL, PLZ MORE 225 HONDA VIDEOS.. THANKS AGAIN
Captain Sean, back again! Will start by saying thank you for the videos and advise 3 years ago! Is there a way I can determine the hours on my engine or do I have to take it to a shop that has a cpu engine reader? Thanks!
Your videos are great. Can you do a video on how to remove all the covers? I want to repaint mine.
Hi Captain,
I am a fisherman from France, I have a HONDA 200 hp outboard
I would like a tutorial on changing the internal anodes and carlostat.
Can you do this to me or if you have a link, I'll take it.
Thanks a lot .
Thank you
Hey Captain. Love the videos. Its awesome to see the amount of hours you are getting out of these outboards. Was wondering if it would be possible for you to lay out a maintenance schedule that you do for these. Maybe you follow the schedule in the manual but would like to know what you may be doing if different to get the hours your getting. Thanks. Keep up the great vids bud they are greatly appreciated and you do a great job doing it.
Thank you for asking about the maintenance schedule. It's our lifeblood (as well as the engine's) I plan on making a maintenance video within the year. I have always believed and ounce of maintenance is worth far more than a pound of cure.
@@captainsean4851 в фильтр масло можно и не лить. Что Вы думаете о моторах Evinrude e-Tec?
Hi Captain Sean Do you have a video on timing belt replacement ? adjustment ? Thanks
Buying my first Honda outboard (BF250). I'm used to Yamaha engines and your videos are very helpful - thanks for sharing your knowledge!!! By the way, what type of sunglasses do you wear, they look awesome!
I'm in Maui so Maui Jims of course. Everyone on the water here wears them, sunscreen for the eyes. I think they're the World Cup model. I'm glad to help, I came to the motors with no experience and it wasn't fun.
Hi i have a question, Honda 250 it is 2018 has 1350 hours how many more hours you think that motor can go (just your opinion, what is your thought).
You make excellent videos, Capt. Sean! You've made servicing my motor cost effective. Maybe you can help. My boat sat idle for 6mos in the driveway and decided to fire it up and get it ready for summer (I have a 2003 Honda 200 outboard). Ran fine for about 6.5min., then the oil pressure alarm went off (never did that in the whole 16 years I've owned it). Turned off motor, checked dipstick and it indicated full, with motor level. Let it sit for about 5min., started it up again, ran fine and then alarm went off at 2.5min. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks.
I have never had this issue but then again I run mine almost daily. If only sound or only a light then there are other procedures to check the ignition display. If both are going off it is most likely the engine. From there your best hope is the oil filter. That's your best hope but least likely. You'd have to run an oil pressure test and if that's it then figure out if it's a switch, leak, pump, passage, or strainer. And that's a much more complex set of procedures than I can reply to in a comment
Is is ok to use quicksilver oil ?
awesome ... owned a 225 and didn't know about the cover becoming an oil director sleeve - is that also on the 150?
I'm not sure about the 150. I have worked on friends but never did their maintenance. We also have these moldable rubber sheets that are made for oil changes like this. (not endorsing the site or brand as ours is different but this is an example of what I'm talking about www.amazon.com/Form-Funnel-Flexible-Draining-Tool/dp/B010BZ26EQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BS8L4K7O55HA&keywords=moldable%2Boil%2Bfunnel&qid=1576975366&sprefix=moldable%2Boil%2B%2Caps%2C243&sr=8-1&th=1
Great Video. What’s size prop is that 4 blade. Do you know if it will fit a Tohatsu 250.
Our props are SS 14-1/4 x 17 x R(or L depending on engine) so basically 17" diameter. We chose stainless because of the load we push (24 people) for less flex. For most boats I think you can use aluminum and be fine, plus if you hit something it ruins your prop and not as much gears in your lower unit. Tohatsu should have different hubs so I'd talk to a dealer or some guys here use FL company prop gods I've heard with a lot of variations.
Hey Captain Sean, can you talk a little about flushing these motors? I keep mine in the water -- should i use muffs with the motor tilted up and running at idle or should i use the hose attachment with the motor off? Does the hose attachment bypass the thermostats?
also, what do you think about saltaway on the reg?
I would use the hose attachment with the motor off. That's what the manual says and I can't remember if it was on forums or the manual where I read the water gets all the places salt water does when you have the motor off and do that reverse flush. If you tilted the motors up too high with the motors out I'd be worried about the oil pump possibly failing or having issues. Also may want to scrub the zincs fairly often and consider changing the ones in the exhaust manifold more often than most.
Dont run your engine when its tilted up!! Because the oil pressure will be too low, as the engine is designed to run vertically. Probably going to give you a warning straight away when you turn it on! As for saltaway I would just use it once a year just before winterizing the boat. No need to use it everytime you flush
No problem
Captain Sean, thank you for the video!! I am new to boats and am considering a purchase of bass boat with a honda 225 outboard (BF225A). The previous owner states that the oil was recently changed and after compression test a mechanic stated that the motor was mechanically sound. We took the boat for a test ride and everything appeared/sounded to function as it should. Upon taking the boat out of the water and trimming the motor down to drain excess water I noticed after approximately 5 minutes that there was a 2" diameter puddle of a milky white substance. Is this an indicator of water in the oil (or somewhere water shouldn't be), or is this typical after a recent oil change? Also, I live in a humid climate, maybe this is a result of those conditions? I appreciate any advise you have and hope that you find my comment! Thank you for your time!!
Milky fluids of any kind are not a good sign. I see tiny milk streaks of water in the oil during changes (forums I've seen say that's normal condensation), but a puddle with a consistent color like that on this motor means you have water and oil mixing. Where the oil is coming from is everything. If it's got a yellow/honey tint to it then I'd guess motor oil, or lower unit if the leak is coming out there. Pink milk would be trim fluid. Can you get a picture of where you can best see the oil coming from?
@@captainsean4851 I do not currently have a picture. I was offered a second test ride and would have to see if I can replicate the issue. I will attempt to do that and see if I can notice where the oil is coming from. Could it possibly be an issue of excess oil overflowing and mixing with water outside of mechanical housing (flowing out of compartment and mixing with water draining off out of motor)? Or is it turning the milky color because it is being mixed inside of the mechanical compartment? Again, thank you very much for the reply!
@@edmundr4134 It can get milky outside of the engine. I have seen an issue with a gasket on the motor mount deteriorating and causing oil leakage. If you trim up the motor after running it, if it's the gasket I'm thinking of, you will see milky oil dripping out from the area where the motor and lower unit meet. If it is leaking from that area you're looking at probably $4K-$5K bill from the dealership. Also, check the oil after you run, if it's milky that's a bad sign and I'd avoid buying it. Maybe see if you can spot any leaks while you have the cover off.
@@captainsean4851 thank you so much! The current owner states that he did not have any further leakage... obviously not sure if that's the complete truth... I think it will be best if I have a shop look it over one more time. Thanks again!!!
Good video, did your oil level increase between services?
That has never happened to me. I have heard that comes from a piston(s) having gasoline blow by the ring due to a bad spark plug/ignition coil. Usually, it's oil burning in the cylinder but I've heard it CAN go the other way and "add" oil to your supply. Maybe search some threads online.
Hey man, awesome video!
I just want to know what the reference for the oil filter is. Or send me a link from where you get yours! Thanks
I get mine from the island's Honda dealer but you can order online as well. Part number for ours is 15400-PLM-A02PE.
@@captainsean4851 thanks for the reply! Do you think 15400-RBA-F01 SD would work? Thats what I can get locally. Or how do you actually check if its compatible? Because its not in the manual
@@th3smurf692 It looks very similar, might work, but if it were me I'd order them online. I have seen guys here use NAPA filters for the Honda...Odyssey I think, but I like OEM stuff. Even my truck, I order Toyota oil filters on Amazon since they're cheaper than our local dealership. Just my 2 cents.
@@captainsean4851 thanks alot for taking a look. You are right, I think I will order an oem filter online. To be on the safe side.
www.konacoastmarine.net/ on Big Island. My dealer on Oahu is hit and miss in stock and a 45 min drive. Easier to call these guys and have it USPS to your door. As a bonus they staple orings, gaskets, etc to part to keep your jobs separated in the box. Love those guys.
I have questions for you capt Sean do u have contact info?
wow ... tight on that filter! ... 'better safe than sorry'?? I always thought HAND TIGHT (hard hand tight) was enough.
I know you're right, in my head, and also, that's how I tighten my oil filter on my car. Honda manual says hand tight then use wrench to get to 9ft/lbs (12Nm). It used to say gasket first touches metal then 3/4 turn. I could never get close to 3/4 turn without filter wrench (which is not a torque wrench and I'm not about to pay for an adapter). I think hard hand tight would be just fine, but this has worked for me long enough know it's part of our procedure.
@@captainsean4851 thanks, I figure if it ever drips more than once in or twice it will work itself out and drip out onto the motor box and I'll notice (as they are kept tipped up when not in use, which is technically MOST of the time! ) .... need anyone to 'hold the wrench' (in Hawaii, LOL) ?? oceanexplorations.ca
@@tivertontom I now have the other captain's help for holding wrenches...could've used you about 8 years ago when I was starting lol