I don't own a boat, never owned a boat and probably will never own a boat but for some reason these videos are so damn addicting. Crazy how much he knows about these motors
The editing of your videos is really undermentioned. Very little fluff; all quality cuts. Glad to see you're still producing them. Your personality and knowledge set you apart from the rest of the garbage on RUclips. Much appreciated!
I've been doing outboards for over 30 years and what you watching is an accurate display of outboard repair but beware sometimes in the short demos things look a lot easier than they turn out to be
Really helpful mate, interestingly the majority of repairers turn out to be simple. Thanks for putting your knowledge out, you always keep it simply. I recently did my 3 carbs saving myself labour cost. Carb kits were $120.00 for the 3 and I was quoted $325.00 all up. So I saved $ 205. Aus dollars from watching you. Awesome
For the evinrude that needs an impeller try Crowlie Marine. They usually have all the parts for old omc engines, but their shipping is very slow. Nice video
you have a surprisingly large amount of knowledge for your age !!!!!! I wish there were more like you!! sharing what you're sure of without claming to know what you dont yet know 48 years in the buiz for a living plus a little racing and your work cought my eye keep up the good work!!!!
I’m jealous that you can find all of these motors. Where I’m located everything, including non runners are crazy expensive and half don’t have titles which you need in SC.
Buying motors is all about networking. If you spend every day looking and hunting talking to your people you see what happens. This is a full time job.
@@bryankeating8440 only if it’s not been registered in SC prior, if it has your done. I’m also not sure how that works with COVID I know the DNR office was closed for a while.
Honestly I love this channel. As a new boater but old fisherman I’ve always been and always will be a surf caster. But want to explore boat fishing and you’ve inspired me to take on a project and make it my own. Keep ‘em coming 👍💪
I had a 6hp 2stroke 93 Suzuki sit for 4 years in my basement, I’d been watching your videos for a while now so I decided why not get this one going for the summer so I pulled it out the basement, fixed our tender for the sailboat, and all I had to do was clean the carb and put new gas, thanks to your videos it was a breeze lol! I would have paid for it to be done if it wasn’t for you! Keep it up
I would love to learn how to fix motors like you. I have sailed my entire life and I always struggle with outboard motors that either wont start or have issues running smoothly. Your channel is a good source of knowledge
I like to know what type of oil you use when you have to add it to the motors. Also it be cool to see you diagnose more broken engines without knowing what’s wrong with it. Really helps me and I bet others learn so much! Great videos!
Hey, I'm from Brazil and I have a Mercury 40hp 2 stroke. Since I started to watch your videos I learned so much about outboards motors. I'm enjoying a lot your channel.
Really like the fact the videos show the meat and leave out the fat. No wasted commentary. Just the facts. Lots of other youtubers should watch this guy's videos to learn how it is done. He does not talk just to hear the sound of his voice.
Those 4 stroke Mercs make me appreciate my 1996 Mercury 30hp Sea Pro 2 stroke. Nice and basic with a carb and no computer. I'm keeping my 2 cycle engine forever.
Awesome stuff. You know your stuff. Would love to see more junk boat rehabs. Like the one with the grass growing the back. lol . You have performed some miracles. More of those please! Lots of boats sitting in yards out there.
Love this idea, most of the time when I work on projects it takes me forever and there's always a couple of tools I gotta buy to make things easier. By the end of the project I could do a second in half the time.
Does he actually sell these motors? How do I get in contact with this dude. I need motors constantly and he is obviously someone that knows what he’s doing.
Ok, I will admit I'm late for the party! But this video was very educational. I'm currently looking for a jon boat and small tiller engine (9.9, 15, or 25HP). Before this video, I looked at tiller motors as a very complicated mess that needed to be a new model and to look pristine in order to work properly. I see I was wrong. A motor can look very rough and be older, but still have plenty of life left in it. Thank you for teaching me this sir. Will subscribe. Rangers... Lead the Way!
Wish I could fix my 2 outboards, but I can't get parts across the border. But you're the reason I can fix my own outboards, you show how it's done with no frills or boring commentary :)
Best video I've seen on learning outboard/small engine repair, all in one place. So many issues were diagnosed and addressed. I wonder where he picks these up.
Your option is appreciated...planning on purchasing a 20hp 4 stroke FI Tahatzu for a 22 ft pontoon from a local dealer. Had a 2012 Yamaha 20hp and had nothing but carburetor issues from day one...
No clue why this popped in my algo, but I'm in! You are magic my friend. I don't own a boat, but I do own a motorcycle, lawnmower and it amazes me how people never start with the carb.
I would love to know where you got so much knowledge at such a young age. What's your background? Your videos are so entertaining, and your repair acumen is remarkable! Love your videos!
Mark Wimberly hate 4 stroke hut the 2 stroke Yamaha's I love them have onze for myself btw ( 20 hp Yamaha autolube 1996 ) But i life in europe so the dont make them for almost 20 years now here
Amazing level of knowledge. I have very little experience working on engines but I'm looking to buy a cruising sailboat. This is a good way to get familiar with things that commonly go wrong on outboards.
Boat guy love you videos I've had boats personally to 25ft. And my father we've had up to 45 ft lover videos this engine video was really really good the next time I have an outboard I'll remember what things you showed in your videos like new impellers cleaning the carbs just basic stuff thanks a lot
Cool video, I’m a car guy (certainly not a mechanic, but a fan) but found this very interesting and that you know a helluva lot about outboards, lol! Nice work, seen many of you boat builds and am a fan of your work!
The speed at which you diagnosis and fix the problems is great, just hope when you charge out, you dont just charge the time it took to repair, knowing what to do is the price
Etec!!!! That one is the beast!! I have 115HP saltwater edition, Easy to fix, runs strong after 13 years of heavy saltwater use. I have around 2000 hours on it. Its a bummer BRP stopped to manufacture outboards.. I hope they secretly engineer electric outboard.
Thanks for the video Eric! I like most outboards. I prefer them even to diesel for most applications and would never want another gas inboard in any boat. The most recent acquisition was a boat with a 20 year-old Suzuki OB. I hadn't thought much about Suzuki before but this one is awesome!
I had worked for 2 evinrude dealers Back in the 1980s the early model 9.9 and 15 s had a smaller water tube i think it was 5/16 anyway you had to pull the power head off To get to the end of the tube the grommet at the end of the tube swelled up causing a small volume of water to come into the engine making it overheat. You must replace that grommet. Good luck 👍 i want to see you get that evinrude going
Love the channel bud! I dont have a boat but my dad did when I was a kid. After watching your videos I realize how much the dealer was overcharging us for basic maintenance. Poor pop, it was one of the reasons we sold the boat.... btw your yard could use a wee bit cleanup, not judging, just commenting.
On the outboard with the broken impeller, where would the pieces end up? Should you get them out before reconnecting the lower unit? Great videos for DIY guys!
I am voting for the Etec! It sounded so smooth and I thing their technology with ceramics is pretty advanced. But, Those Yamahas are soooo durable. thanks for your efforts.
Man, you seem to have a ton of knowledge on the outboard engines. Learn a lot of techniques from you. Great Job! Keep up the good work. I did subscribe!
My favourite motor brand is Johnson, probably because my first boat motor was a Johnson 75hp and I never had a problem with it. Anyway love from Sweden, this video was amazing
13:30 I wanted to buy a mercury 9,9 4 stroke that sounds similar to this one. On idle the work isn't smooth, it's vibrating a little bit. Is it just a trait of this motor or something wrong?
You ought to vacation somewhere coastal with minimal tools, find a dirt cheap motor on marketplace/craigslist and do a video of fixing it. Just to show it isn't where you live, it is knowing what to look for. I'd suggest Corpus Christi, TX (where I live) cause I'd like to buy you a beer (or other beverage). Awesome job with the videos, you make me want to get an old motor and do this :)
I really like the paint scheme on that white and grey evinrude 15 think that was my favorite. That 115 etec sounds vicious. I like all the brands though.
I don't own a boat, never owned a boat and probably will never own a boat but for some reason these videos are so damn addicting. Crazy how much he knows about these motors
Will Tompkins you'll never have more love or more hate for an object than the ownership of a boat.
@@lakeratatouille well said
@@lakeratatouille yep! I feel the same exact way...
I agree! This guy seems to really knows his stuff!
you watching the channel "my first boat" ? i'm the same it's addictive
The editing of your videos is really undermentioned. Very little fluff; all quality cuts. Glad to see you're still producing them. Your personality and knowledge set you apart from the rest of the garbage on RUclips. Much appreciated!
So true. He doesn’t waste any of our time. No ads, no bs, no funny haha crap just uninterrupted knowledge from our favorite boat uncle
The people who disliked this video couldn’t get their outboard running.
😂😂😂i agree
nah it was his neighbours......
Yeah bruh!
I want to see some old 60s and 70s Mercury motors getting brought back to life. Some 2 stroke dinosaurs
Hell yea
I've been doing outboards for over 30 years and what you watching is an accurate display of outboard repair but beware sometimes in the short demos things look a lot easier than they turn out to be
Really helpful mate, interestingly the majority of repairers turn out to be simple. Thanks for putting your knowledge out, you always keep it simply. I recently did my 3 carbs saving myself labour cost. Carb kits were $120.00 for the 3 and I was quoted $325.00 all up. So I saved $ 205. Aus dollars from watching you. Awesome
I want to do it myself I already got 3 carb kits, but I don't know how hard is it to do. It's my first time doing it. 🙃
Was is difficult for you?
Not gonna lie, I like them all. Nothing beats the sound of an outboard on your day off, first thing in the morning, at your favorite ramp.
For the evinrude that needs an impeller try Crowlie Marine. They usually have all the parts for old omc engines, but their shipping is very slow. Nice video
you have a surprisingly large amount of knowledge for your age !!!!!! I wish there were more like you!!
sharing what you're sure of without claming to know what you dont yet know
48 years in the buiz for a living plus a little racing and your work cought my eye keep up the good work!!!!
It’s amazing what you can find when you stumble through your garage
You should do your own boat/engine show every 3 months to sell old ones and buy new ones
yes please
agree.... I bet the resale/markup he can make is better on the engines though.
@@TripleAstyle1 yes definitly...
Yes i would buy a boat engine from him. I live in the netherlands 🤣 I dont mind the shipping costs
@@mauritsphilipse5884 haha ik ook man
I’m jealous that you can find all of these motors. Where I’m located everything, including non runners are crazy expensive and half don’t have titles which you need in SC.
Buying motors is all about networking. If you spend every day looking and hunting talking to your people you see what happens. This is a full time job.
@@mercmanwon true that! I just got a deal on 5 outboards including a Martin “20” and a 1986 Evinrude 9.9hp electric start for $25!
Bill of sale works if you don’t have a tittle is SC
@@bryankeating8440 only if it’s not been registered in SC prior, if it has your done. I’m also not sure how that works with COVID I know the DNR office was closed for a while.
what are you talking about, i live in chs and there are so many engines
Honestly I love this channel. As a new boater but old fisherman I’ve always been and always will be a surf caster. But want to explore boat fishing and you’ve inspired me to take on a project and make it my own. Keep ‘em coming 👍💪
Excellent work, Dude! Love seeing you bring these engines back to life.
I had a 6hp 2stroke 93 Suzuki sit for 4 years in my basement, I’d been watching your videos for a while now so I decided why not get this one going for the summer so I pulled it out the basement, fixed our tender for the sailboat, and all I had to do was clean the carb and put new gas, thanks to your videos it was a breeze lol! I would have paid for it to be done if it wasn’t for you! Keep it up
Love the older Evinrude 15 hp. That little engine is really clean. Hope you find a impeller for it.
I would love to learn how to fix motors like you. I have sailed my entire life and I always struggle with outboard motors that either wont start or have issues running smoothly. Your channel is a good source of knowledge
I like to know what type of oil you use when you have to add it to the motors. Also it be cool to see you diagnose more broken engines without knowing what’s wrong with it. Really helps me and I bet others learn so much! Great videos!
Hey, I'm from Brazil and I have a Mercury 40hp 2 stroke. Since I started to watch your videos I learned so much about outboards motors. I'm enjoying a lot your channel.
I love your motor troubleshooting videos! Please do more of them... I learn a lot from them.
Really like the fact the videos show the meat and leave out the fat. No wasted commentary. Just the facts. Lots of other youtubers should watch this guy's videos to learn how it is done. He does not talk just to hear the sound of his voice.
Those 4 stroke Mercs make me appreciate my 1996 Mercury 30hp Sea Pro 2 stroke. Nice and basic with a carb and no computer. I'm keeping my 2 cycle engine forever.
I have one from 98! Giving me issues now.
Watching your videos has really made my life easier. I’ve bought so many cheap motors, put little to no money and flipped them.
I love this fast paced troubleshooting. Thanks for showing us and editing with no bullshit.
Awesome stuff. You know your stuff. Would love to see more junk boat rehabs. Like the one with the grass growing the back. lol . You have performed some miracles. More of those please! Lots of boats sitting in yards out there.
PS, How about a 13' Whaler rehab with wet foam. How would you handle?
Great to know you’re still doing alright, hoping all if well in Florida
He didn't have mental issues did he? I've been watching this guy for like 4 years plus never knew anything
It’s always going well when you’re working on outboards in Florida. No lack of customers
Blown away by your knowledge of outboards. I learned plenty just from watching!!
The man with the golden touch , the outboard whisperer !
You make it look like a walk in the park. You got it going boss. Blessings to you and yours.
This man is a wizard. Wish id found this channel years ago.
Love this idea, most of the time when I work on projects it takes me forever and there's always a couple of tools I gotta buy to make things easier. By the end of the project I could do a second in half the time.
Hey hello there
Super fun to watch your channel.
And also very educational.
Keep it up greetings from the Netherlands
This is so good to watch! I live in Venice, I've used boats my whole life but I've still learned a lot from all those videos! Go Boat GUY!!!
I need that Evinrude 115 like no other I've got an old Johnson that is falling apart on me as we speak
Ya but your gonna have to pay shipping!!lol 📦
@@seansimons7043 I live in an hour and a half away from him
Does he actually sell these motors? How do I get in contact with this dude. I need motors constantly and he is obviously someone that knows what he’s doing.
I've seen his ads on the marketplace before I know he lives in Tampa.
Can this tiller be installed as a steerable?
Bet this guy has a lot of boating "FRIENDS". Really AWESOME mechanic makes everything look simple but loads of knowledge.
I’ve been waiting so long for another vid
ME TOO!
Same here woo hoo! 👍
Ok, I will admit I'm late for the party! But this video was very educational. I'm currently looking for a jon boat and small tiller engine (9.9, 15, or 25HP). Before this video, I looked at tiller motors as a very complicated mess that needed to be a new model and to look pristine in order to work properly. I see I was wrong. A motor can look very rough and be older, but still have plenty of life left in it. Thank you for teaching me this sir. Will subscribe.
Rangers... Lead the Way!
Where can I see what you have for sale? I'm looking for electric start 20hp Tahatsu tiller or yamsha 2 or 4 stroke; prefer 4. Please reply. Thanks
look like they were all fairley simple fixs mate well done must be good money to be made fixing them up.
not sure why, but I happened to watch the whole thing while enjoying a burritto
Sounds like a good time
Lol
Sounds life the life
How does it take 20 minutes to eat a burrito? That’s the real question
Morosax posts this same comment on every video
You deserve every cent you make selling those engines, nice to see an expert at work.
I don’t have a boat. But, I’m here.
Amazing! Thank you for sharing this video. Greetings from Madang, Papua New Guinea!
Do your neighbors hate you? When ever I start up anything with a motor besides my car, my neighbors call the cops.
I had a guy next door who called the police and fire department because my kids were making stores, some people need to get a life.
Wish I could fix my 2 outboards, but I can't get parts across the border. But you're the reason I can fix my own outboards, you show how it's done with no frills or boring commentary :)
Is this channel and boat repair your full time job or do you have a “day job”? If you have a day job, what is it?
Best video I've seen on learning outboard/small engine repair, all in one place. So many issues were diagnosed and addressed. I wonder where he picks these up.
I love old and new Evinrude, im actually kinda sad that they went under
Your option is appreciated...planning on purchasing a 20hp 4 stroke FI Tahatzu for a 22 ft pontoon from a local dealer. Had a 2012 Yamaha 20hp and had nothing but carburetor issues from day one...
Be careful when you’re jumping solenoid don’t do it often. I had a small fuel leak I didn’t realize paired with bad solenoid. Caught engine on fire.
But hey, you found a fuel leak.....
No clue why this popped in my algo, but I'm in! You are magic my friend. I don't own a boat, but I do own a motorcycle, lawnmower and it amazes me how people never start with the carb.
Ok for your own safety don’t test the 115 on ur John boat
Next video:
115HP on a JON BOAT!
@@shize9ine hahaha
I was thinking about it lol
@@ThatBoatGuy hey you did do the 90 horse yami why not lol
@@adambrocki8141 a lot more weight lol.
I would love to know where you got so much knowledge at such a young age. What's your background? Your videos are so entertaining, and your repair acumen is remarkable! Love your videos!
Etec is the way to go for me !
Yamaha is the best thing on planet earth
Mark Wimberly hate 4 stroke hut the 2 stroke Yamaha's
I love them have onze for myself btw ( 20 hp Yamaha autolube 1996 )
But i life in europe so the dont make them for almost 20 years now here
Liked how you worked and showed the Envinrude 115. Would like to see more engine work on these kind or bigger horse power motors.
"As you can see, you can't see through this." Hmm... 🤔
“As it is clearly visible, there is obstruction in this carburetor jet”
These’s a turd in the hole
An ENORMOUS amount of info in a very compact package!!! Look ‘n learn.
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Great video! Gives me confidence to work on my own outboards should anything seem to go awry.
thumbs up..........
Amazing level of knowledge. I have very little experience working on engines but I'm looking to buy a cruising sailboat. This is a good way to get familiar with things that commonly go wrong on outboards.
This was real fun to watch. Most of us just have one to worry about, but cool to see how other brands work.
Nice work! It's very satisfying to see the motors running again. I've got a late 80's early 90's Yamaha/Mariner. Those are bulletproof!
Boat guy love you videos I've had boats personally to 25ft. And my father we've had up to 45 ft lover videos this engine video was really really good the next time I have an outboard I'll remember what things you showed in your videos like new impellers cleaning the carbs just basic stuff thanks a lot
From the looks of things, you've got a pretty complete knowledge of outboards...
Great job, and great video.
Cool video, I’m a car guy (certainly not a mechanic, but a fan) but found this very interesting and that you know a helluva lot about outboards, lol! Nice work, seen many of you boat builds and am a fan of your work!
I don't know what it but I can watch your videos all day. I'm a Yamaha fan. I have a 1998 19ft Mako with a 1996 130hp Yamaha.
Just recently served my 15 hp 4 stroke yamaha!! Always awesome to see them motors Getting a life not siting anymore!
Can't tell you how much I've learned watching your videos, thank you.
The speed at which you diagnosis and fix the problems is great, just hope when you charge out, you dont just charge the time it took to repair, knowing what to do is the price
Those all the best videos when you are repairing -- actually learned something(s). . . ...keep them coming!
You have courage! Just starting to watch your video, and I think I'm going to enjoy this. Thank you for sharing with us.
Etec!!!! That one is the beast!! I have 115HP saltwater edition, Easy to fix, runs strong after 13 years of heavy saltwater use. I have around 2000 hours on it. Its a bummer BRP stopped to manufacture outboards.. I hope they secretly engineer electric outboard.
You're my hero, just getting going on a 1982 Mercury 40hp. Its gonna take me DAYS to get it running, this video makes me jealous ha
god lord man, i grew up in Venice ITA, and i work with engines since i have memories. But woow, im still learning a lot from you!! ur amazing!!!
Thanks for the video Eric! I like most outboards. I prefer them even to diesel for most applications and would never want another gas inboard in any boat. The most recent acquisition was a boat with a 20 year-old Suzuki OB. I hadn't thought much about Suzuki before but this one is awesome!
I would love to buy one of your boats brought back to life..they are incredible journeys to watch..
I had worked for 2 evinrude dealers
Back in the 1980s the early model 9.9 and 15 s had a smaller water tube i think it was 5/16 anyway you had to pull the power head off
To get to the end of the tube the grommet at the end of the tube swelled up causing a small volume of water to come into the engine making it overheat. You must replace that grommet. Good luck 👍 i want to see you get that evinrude going
Love the channel bud! I dont have a boat but my dad did when I was a kid. After watching your videos I realize how much the dealer was overcharging us for basic maintenance. Poor pop, it was one of the reasons we sold the boat.... btw your yard could use a wee bit cleanup, not judging, just commenting.
On the outboard with the broken impeller, where would the pieces end up? Should you get them out before reconnecting the lower unit? Great videos for DIY guys!
I'm 50+ years old. New to boating so haven't built a biased for or against any brand. I'd be happy with any of them.
Great to see real professional at work. You may add buy and sell prices to make it even more interesting. Otherwise great content.
Your channel gives me the inspiration to work on my own 70 Yamaha and want to buy used motors!
Your video is the best instruction to resolve basicly problems! Thank you for your content! Continue like this
I am voting for the Etec! It sounded so smooth and I thing their technology with ceramics is pretty advanced. But, Those Yamahas are soooo durable. thanks for your efforts.
I see you have very good taste in reliable trucks 1st gen tacomas !
Really enjoyed watching you videos here in Fiji ... That government boat restoration video was cool bro... Awsome work... God bless bro
Man, you seem to have a ton of knowledge on the outboard engines. Learn a lot of techniques from you. Great Job! Keep up the good work. I did subscribe!
Eric great teaching video I'm watching more all the time I even watch them multiple times thanks for everything Chris
My favourite motor brand is Johnson, probably because my first boat motor was a Johnson 75hp and I never had a problem with it. Anyway love from Sweden, this video was amazing
I ve always been an Evinrude and Yamaha guy. Never had any luck with Mercs. Great Video as always !!!
Thank you
I like your video, straight forward to the point. Wish I had your knowledge on outboards, Thank You!
Great to see your still making your vids 👍🏻
Really educational with some great tips!
Love watching these from England 🇬🇧
I think that they should redesign the carb so the do not have any cap over the adjustment, It was very annoying on one of my Honda an Yamaha.
I had one of those 25 four stroke Mercs, a 2006. Loved it, great motor.
You are the best boat guy. Best trouble shooting video Thank you for sharing
Call stone and sons Houston tx they will have a lot of the parts you can't find hope this helps you . Keep up awsome videos.
13:30 I wanted to buy a mercury 9,9 4 stroke that sounds similar to this one. On idle the work isn't smooth, it's vibrating a little bit. Is it just a trait of this motor or something wrong?
You ought to vacation somewhere coastal with minimal tools, find a dirt cheap motor on marketplace/craigslist and do a video of fixing it. Just to show it isn't where you live, it is knowing what to look for. I'd suggest Corpus Christi, TX (where I live) cause I'd like to buy you a beer (or other beverage).
Awesome job with the videos, you make me want to get an old motor and do this :)
I really like the paint scheme on that white and grey evinrude 15 think that was my favorite. That 115 etec sounds vicious. I like all the brands though.
You sound so optimistic and positive. I want you working on my motor