Thank you so much! Truly professional! I'm 70, so It shows you can teach an old dog new tricks! Everything went smoothly because of your video! Thanks again!!
If my teachers in high school would have been as smart and easy to understand as you are, I would be a smarter man. Thank you Bro for teaching me how to service my motor.
Thank you bro that is a awesome compliment! I’m glad the video helps people out! Thanks for watching the channel! Let me know if you have any questions anytime!
This was MUCH more helpful than the Mercury videos that you get from the QR code! I'm preparing for one last outing with my 23' 90 hp before the lakes freeze and am about to winterize it. I was looking all over for a video with a more in-depth explanation and this was it. Thank you sir for making this. Much appreciated!!!
How on earth do you manage to explain things that others either miss or don't know. Even though my engine is a Yamaha, this advice is totally appropriate.Just the correct advice is invaluable. You show the importance of reading instructions on the engine and where to find it. I find your instruction and skills expertlty done. I also am subscribed to marine mechanical engineers and they don't always articulate everything that a novice would understand ( at least me ). Jason, I can't , for a moment fully explain how important your advice is and without being too patronising, Thank you for your time and for sharing your knowledge. Regards my friend.
Thanks nomad I really appreciate it! I just try to explain things like I would like them explained.. in a way my brain can understand.. lol.. I talk boats with customers all the time.. and it’s something I love talking about and working on! People don’t like it when you try to talk over their head..and they tune out or don’t listen or might think you’re arrogant .. Even though sometimes working in boats can be very frustrating and annoying.. but it’s challenging and rewarding also.. i hope to stay in the industry a long time.. I couldn’t think of a better job for myself..only thing that will stop me is my knees and back! Lol..I always appreciate your feedback and support!
@@ReelLifeFisherman I hear ye. I am retired but I wish I had looked after my body more. You're a good communicator and easy to listen to. That's a good skill in itself. It's not an easy skill to learn also. I can put folk to sleep with my accent lol, so I appreciate what you do and how you communicate it back to people who want to listen. Take care of your body my friend, it really is the only one you've got. Ty again for your instructions.
Best video I have found for the non-professional boat motor mechanic. Thank you for keeping all steps understandable and clearly demonstrated. God Bless
Of all the do it yourself videos that I've seen, this is the best. Very thorough. Simple to follow. Although, I was looking for a Mercury 90 hp 2 stroke outboard maintenance, this was helpful
Yes I have a 90 hp 2stroke also. No oil filter, but have drained lower prop gear oil & didn’t have to remove prop. Changed fuel filter on engine & tank. Changed plugs. Still get occasional sluggish operation even after warm & have to choke to get through it.
Excellent instruction for novice boat mechanics (like me). Thanks. (The manual also suggests tilting the engine up for one minute then lowering to get all oil to flow before draining. )
The engine’s always come in the shop trimmed up and this one was trimmed up before I started.. so you’re absolutely right.. I should have mentioned that in the video.. thanks for watching the video and commenting
Love this video! 1/2 way through my annual maintenance on a Mercury 115 CT. Writing shirtless though, as my gear oil plugged popped out and sprayed me with used gear oil. Likely an anomaly or user error somehow. Definitely didn't notice the gear lube "not rushing out of there." No I didn't loosen the vent or overflow first. Sharing so others don't potentially get the same surprise. Not a criticism of the video. Covering all potential scenarios would create a two-hour long video. Love the video and watched about eight times to date. Thank you Real Life Fisherman for the pro guidance. I appreciate you.
Glad someone took the time to produce this how to. I'm fixing to do my first service on my 19' 90hp mercury 4s. The marina priced this at @$300 plus parts.
Yeah that’s too much .. ours is about half that and parts are about $100 .. but if you do it yourself your only out the parts and the time.. thanks for watching and glad the video helps people.. that’s why I do it..
I JUST HAD TO SAY THANK YOU FOR MAKING SUCH EASY STEP VIDEOS AND TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO PEOPLE LIKE ME... I PURCHASED MY FIRST NITRO BASS BOAT AND I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT MACHANICS OR BOATS SO WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS HAS HELPED ME SOOOO MUCH.... !! Sir I really appreciate you for that ..! Thanks again
Awesome glad you like the channel and the videos are helpful! That is one thing I absolutely want the channel to be about! I absolutely love boats and fishing! So anytime you have any questions let me know.. if I don’t know I will find try to find it out! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!
Picking up a new Merc 75 in May up here in Alberta Canada, yup, still snow on the ground, just had the worst snow squal blizzard in four years two days ago! Thank you for your excellent maintenance vid, appreciate you!
Awesome congratulations on the new motor! They are a great motor very little to no problem with them .. although we did just found out they had a batch of bad IAC (idle air control) valves get out of the factory.. came across 2 in the last month already.. but mercury is handling it.. mercury is very good at taking care of issues or problems.. .. thanks for watching and hope you have a great fishing season when the ice and snow melt!
Nice job explaining everything related to this service. I've bookmarked the site, having just purchased a boat with a 75 hp mercury outboard on it. Your explanation was simple, clear and clearly "experienced"... Well done.
Thank you I appreciate it! Congratulations on your new boat! Let me know if if you ever have any questions.. I’m a marine tech and love fishing and working on boats! It’s what I do! Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this incredible video sharing your expertise. The Snap-On screw on oil funnel that fits my Mercury 115 was AST # OFGMRD08 and the Marine Plug Snap-On screwdriver is a 3/8 Part # SGD153B
Thanks good relaxed video. I have done the 100 hr service before on my 115 mercury and 250 Yamaha. Its towards the end of the season here in VT and I always do a service before the winter sets in. Although I have done this several times before I use your video as a refresher check list every year. I particularly like the parts where you remind folks to grease the engine points and trailer.
Hey, thanks for showing us a thing or two. I just got my plugs put in today. I am new to this motor stuff. These motors eat plugs and wires when you run them a lot.
I will echo what others have said. Thank you so much for a great video on maintenance. I'm a novice Mercury owner and this video is exactly what I needed to know. Txs!!?
Just purchased another boat with a mercury 115 …Other boat has a Yamaha 150… Big difference especially with lower gear oil change…. Thanx for the video…
Thank you! That’s what the channel is for.. saving the reel life fishermen out there some money ! And some may watch the videos and say “ nah that’s too much work or too difficult I’ll pay a guy” And that’s fine I work at a boat shop and they keep me busy! Thanks for watching and commenting! Always appreciated!
Subscribed! Just purchased my first 4 stroke outboard 90hp. Always do my own maintenance. This is probably the the best 4 stroke service video by far 🤟🏼. Thanks brother!
That is awesome! Love to hear that!! That is why I make these videos.. to help people out..glad it did! Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!
You are very good at explaining how to do this. Just enough information. Also very laid back approach. That QR code should navigate people to your video. Would love to see you do major (300h) service. Dan from Australia
I would add to this well done video as a first step…. Run the motor and lower in drive at an idle for a couple minutes with water hose attached prior to dropping any fluids.
Excellent. I liked how he insisted on replacing the fill/vent plug seals. The only thing I would have done differently was run it, if possible, before and after.
I do run them afterwards.. but not before.. you want all the oil in the sump.. best to fully trim it up before you trim it back to vertical then wait a few minutes then drain the oil.. thanks for watching and commenting..
I have owned boats for years and just bought my first boat with an outboard, Merc 150 four stroke. For someone like me who has always done my own maintenance per manufacturer's specs, I have found that these modern four strokes are pretty darn easy to do the annual maintenance - as explained in this video. However, if you have reservations, take it to an authorized Merc shop. If you are someone who changes their own oil in your car, this is for you. Merc did a nice job making at least the 100 hr/annual and the spark plugs very simple on these motors, 300 hr. impeller is a bit more but hey, watch the video on that right here on this channel! Great job on the vids!
VERY well done, thank you. I have the exact engine and this makes it so easy to do. Well explained on the video with no annoying nonsense that a lot of you tubers seem to want to add. As Jack Webb used to say in the the old series Dragnet ..."gimme the facts mam, just the facts"......(sorry showing my age)
🤣 thanks I’m glad it was helpful! That show was just before my time but I do remember it! Let me know if if you have any questions.. and thanks for watching and commenting..I’m glad you liked it..
You are 100% right. Very important. Take it from experience. Change those yellow seals on the lower unit lube screws every time - no exceptions. My mechanic once did not do so when he change the lower unit lube resulting in water intrusion into the lower unit. I looked down when if first started the engine in my boat slip, and murky brown lube/water mixture was coming out from the lower unit around the screws. Luckily it was in freshwater, caught it right away, and no damage to the lower unit. Thanks for the great video!
Yeah it’s always been my opinion to just change them.. better safe than sorry for a couple bucks! Good that you caught it and didn’t just take off! Glad you liked the video! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Plus i always change my fuel filters on every service.. with the crappy fuel we have now and what I’ve seen from my years building and serving gas stations.. also better safe than sorry..
I just picked up a new used boat with the 90hp Mercury. Not knowing when the last service was done, I'm going to do a 100 hr service on it. The boat is 4 years old, but only 63 hours on the motor. Better safe than sorry. This video is awesome-very clear and easy to follow. I feel well prepared to tackle the job. One question-how many fuel filters does the 90hp have? My 60hp has 2.
Just bought myself a alumacraft 165 sport with a 90hp. You did a excellent job explaining everything clearly on this yearly maintenance. I appreciate you taking the time to share this important information with me and other boaters. All the best take care. 👍 Thumbs up and subscribe
Awesome congratulations on the new boat! Thanks I’m glad you liked the video and found it helpful! And thanks for subscribing and commenting I appreciate it! Tight lines! 🎣
I thought I would have a quick look at this vid, before I go and buy a 75.I am changing from 2 Yamaha's because the dealer said I lost the warranty because I did my own miner services. I have owned and run boats with up to 600 hp all my life and done the oil changes ect, so I am loath to pay hundreds of pounds in my case for something I can easily do myself. I am commercial so a hundred hours is every few weeks. The Mercury/ Mariner looks simple enough . Thanks.
Awesome congratulations on the new boat!! A lot of the service is very similar.. But the next time I Do a service on a 60,50, 40 hp on the side out of my shop I will definitely make a how to service video on it.. thanks for watching and hope you like the channel
Thanks I really appreciate it! But I have moved out to Florida this year . I’m on the Atlantic coast and bought a new center console offshore boat! Still making videos. And I’ll still be hitting the bay and delta anytime I come home to visit .. I do miss fishing it! But it’s awesome fishing out here too! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!
I just did my annual service for the first time ever based on this video yesterday, I’m telling you guys don’t go to any other videos just watch this one. Worked out great.
That was a great service video. The camera work was also outstanding. Often that makes a tutorial video not so helpful. I have often wondered why Mercury put the lower unit drain in such an odd place, but now it makes sense. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome glad you liked it and found it helpful! My brother in law is the wizard behind the camera and all the great editing.. we think it is better having someone film .. thanks for watching and hope you like the channel..
great vid, THANK YOU. (just a note on marine grade oil.... the ONLY difference marine oil has is that it is approved by the NMMA (Nat Marine Manufacturer Assoc) and they only approve oils that contain a rust inhibitor...a good thing of course. There is no difference as to the ability to lube better or worse for any type of engine use. If you keep your boat on a trailer at home and flush it after each use, you likely won't have rust issues and therefore you really don't need a marine grade oil.
Awesome! Welcome to the channel and thanks for subscribing! Glad you liked the video and found it helpful.. let me know if you ever have any questions..
Mercury has come a long way in the last five years. I was Yamaha fan and yes there great motors but now, so is Mercury AND their made in America! GlennFHoward
Yeah they are definitely the go to for power and innovation! And absolutely all the 75hp and up are made right here in the USA! 🇺🇸 60hp and below are made over seas .. thanks for watching and commenting
@@ReelLifeFisherman I can't for the life of me find the part number or even the correct name for that plastic seal inside the gear housing? Can you help please???
I don't usually respond to videos but I had to say what a good job explaining how to service. Great job! Thank you.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked the video! Thank for taking the time to comment I really appreciate it!
Wow - this should be *the* official Mercury video on how to do an annual service - thank you, very well done 👍👍👍
Awesome glad it was helpful!! Thanks for watching and the awesome compliment!
The 100 suggests to inspect the thermostat, what is there to that?
This guy is a real deal pro. I appreciate you taking the time to explain all of this.
Thank you very much I appreciate it! Glad it helps.. thanks for watching and commenting
I have searched high and low for a video like this and I couldn't have asked for anything more. Huge thanks, PONTOONS!
Thanks glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hands down the best Mercury service video ever! All the other ones are garbage compared to this, dude is a damn good mechanic !
Thanks man I really appreciate it! Thanks for watching and the great feedback! I’m glad it helped
Thank you so much! Truly professional! I'm 70, so It shows you can teach an old dog new tricks! Everything went smoothly because of your video! Thanks again!!
Awesome! I’m glad to hear it! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment! Much appreciated..
If my teachers in high school would have been as smart and easy to understand as you are, I would be a smarter man.
Thank you Bro for teaching me how to service my motor.
Thank you bro that is a awesome compliment! I’m glad the video helps people out! Thanks for watching the channel! Let me know if you have any questions anytime!
This was MUCH more helpful than the Mercury videos that you get from the QR code! I'm preparing for one last outing with my 23' 90 hp before the lakes freeze and am about to winterize it. I was looking all over for a video with a more in-depth explanation and this was it. Thank you sir for making this. Much appreciated!!!
Thank you! I’m glad it was helpful! I appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment!
Thank you so much for posting this! You have saved viewers thousands of hard earned dollars. People like you are heroes for the common folk!
How on earth do you manage to explain things that others either miss or don't know. Even though my engine is a Yamaha, this advice is totally appropriate.Just the correct advice is invaluable. You show the importance of reading instructions on the engine and where to find it. I find your instruction and skills expertlty done. I also am subscribed to marine mechanical engineers and they don't always articulate everything that a novice would understand ( at least me ). Jason, I can't , for a moment fully explain how important your advice is and without being too patronising, Thank you for your time and for sharing your knowledge. Regards my friend.
Thanks nomad I really appreciate it! I just try to explain things like I would like them explained.. in a way my brain can understand.. lol.. I talk boats with customers all the time.. and it’s something I love talking about and working on! People don’t like it when you try to talk over their head..and they tune out or don’t listen or might think you’re arrogant .. Even though sometimes working in boats can be very frustrating and annoying.. but it’s challenging and rewarding also.. i hope to stay in the industry a long time.. I couldn’t think of a better job for myself..only thing that will stop me is my knees and back! Lol..I always appreciate your feedback and support!
@@ReelLifeFisherman I hear ye. I am retired but I wish I had looked after my body more. You're a good communicator and easy to listen to. That's a good skill in itself. It's not an easy skill to learn also. I can put folk to sleep with my accent lol, so I appreciate what you do and how you communicate it back to people who want to listen. Take care of your body my friend, it really is the only one you've got. Ty again for your instructions.
Do you have a video on impeller?
Best video I have found for the non-professional boat motor mechanic. Thank you for keeping all steps understandable and clearly demonstrated. God Bless
Of all the do it yourself videos that I've seen, this is the best. Very thorough. Simple to follow. Although, I was looking for a Mercury 90 hp 2 stroke outboard maintenance, this was helpful
Thanks I really appreciate it! Glad it was helpful and you liked the video!
Yes I have a 90 hp 2stroke also. No oil filter, but have drained lower prop gear oil & didn’t have to remove prop. Changed fuel filter on engine & tank. Changed plugs. Still get occasional sluggish operation even after warm & have to choke to get through it.
Incredible 100 hour annual service walk through, the best I’ve seen by far, THANK YOU!👍
Excellent instruction for novice boat mechanics (like me). Thanks. (The manual also suggests tilting the engine up for one minute then lowering to get all oil to flow before draining. )
The engine’s always come in the shop trimmed up and this one was trimmed up before I started.. so you’re absolutely right.. I should have mentioned that in the video.. thanks for watching the video and commenting
I am a first time boat owner and this was exactly what i needed, all the detail was there. Thank you! Tight lines my friend!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!
Love this video! 1/2 way through my annual maintenance on a Mercury 115 CT. Writing shirtless though, as my gear oil plugged popped out and sprayed me with used gear oil. Likely an anomaly or user error somehow. Definitely didn't notice the gear lube "not rushing out of there." No I didn't loosen the vent or overflow first. Sharing so others don't potentially get the same surprise. Not a criticism of the video. Covering all potential scenarios would create a two-hour long video. Love the video and watched about eight times to date. Thank you Real Life Fisherman for the pro guidance. I appreciate you.
Glad someone took the time to produce this how to. I'm fixing to do my first service on my 19' 90hp mercury 4s. The marina priced this at @$300 plus parts.
Yeah that’s too much .. ours is about half that and parts are about $100 .. but if you do it yourself your only out the parts and the time.. thanks for watching and glad the video helps people.. that’s why I do it..
Dude I just bought a boat, and was gonna get it service for 1000 and you saved me 700, thank you man!!
What did they want 1000 bucks for?
nice to see someone who knows what there doing
I JUST HAD TO SAY THANK YOU FOR MAKING SUCH EASY STEP VIDEOS AND TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLAIN EVERYTHING TO PEOPLE LIKE ME... I PURCHASED MY FIRST NITRO BASS BOAT AND I DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT MACHANICS OR BOATS SO WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS HAS HELPED ME SOOOO MUCH.... !! Sir I really appreciate you for that ..! Thanks again
Awesome glad you like the channel and the videos are helpful! That is one thing I absolutely want the channel to be about! I absolutely love boats and fishing! So anytime you have any questions let me know.. if I don’t know I will find try to find it out! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!
Just picked up my Tracker today and as a first time boat owner this is helpful. I'll save this video for when I get 100 hours out. Thanks!
Just replaced the impeller, gas filter, oil change and gear oil sea 90 based on this video. You just saved me $600. Thanks!!!
Good deal l have to work on that anual service on my boat
Picking up a new Merc 75 in May up here in Alberta Canada, yup, still snow on the ground, just had the worst snow squal blizzard in four years two days ago! Thank you for your excellent maintenance vid, appreciate you!
Awesome congratulations on the new motor! They are a great motor very little to no problem with them .. although we did just found out they had a batch of bad IAC (idle air control) valves get out of the factory.. came across 2 in the last month already.. but mercury is handling it.. mercury is very good at taking care of issues or problems.. .. thanks for watching and hope you have a great fishing season when the ice and snow melt!
Better weather now, I'm near Calgary. Maintenance gets done tomorrow.
Nice job explaining everything related to this service. I've bookmarked the site, having just purchased a boat with a 75 hp mercury outboard on it. Your explanation was simple, clear and clearly "experienced"... Well done.
Thank you I appreciate it! Congratulations on your new boat! Let me know if if you ever have any questions.. I’m a marine tech and love fishing and working on boats! It’s what I do! Thanks for watching!
Thanks bro! Your a legend. This is the exact motor I have and in Australia they charge $700 to do that.
Thanks I’m glad you like the video and it helped you out! Yeah a lot of shops over charge for simple service.. thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you so much for this incredible video sharing your expertise.
The Snap-On screw on oil funnel that fits my Mercury 115 was AST # OFGMRD08 and the Marine Plug Snap-On screwdriver is a 3/8 Part # SGD153B
Thanks I appreciate it! Thanks for watching and commenting
Well done! No telling how many people you have helped with this video. Thank you.
I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!
Thanks good relaxed video. I have done the 100 hr service before on my 115 mercury and 250 Yamaha. Its towards the end of the season here in VT and I always do a service before the winter sets in. Although I have done this several times before I use your video as a refresher check list every year. I particularly like the parts where you remind folks to grease the engine points and trailer.
Best service video I have ever watched. Very well explained. Thank you very much.
Thanks I appreciate that a lot! I’m glad you liked the video and it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Best maintenance tutorial on RUclips! Thanks. About to pull mine into the shop and give her a once over
Awesome! Thanks I appreciate it!
Hey, thanks for showing us a thing or two. I just got my plugs put in today. I am new to this motor stuff. These motors eat plugs and wires when you run them a lot.
Great job explaining how. I will follow up with this for sure.
Thanks, excellent video, did my 100 hr service today. Referred to your video and went without a hitch.
I will echo what others have said. Thank you so much for a great video on maintenance.
I'm a novice Mercury owner and this video is exactly what I needed to know. Txs!!?
Awesome! Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Nice job explaining the 100 hour checkup - thanks
Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful.. thanks for watching and commenting!
Great, and well needed video for the common man. Thank you sir!
Just purchased another boat with a mercury 115 …Other boat has a Yamaha 150…
Big difference especially with lower gear oil change….
Thanx for the video…
I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
When I get my next boat I'm going to save a fortune thanks to your videos! Thank you Sir!
No problem.. thanks for watching the channel!
Thanks for the video. Everything youve done makes it so much easier for a novice to complete the job. Saving us money for more BEER!
Great information on the amazon hour meter, thank you put one on this week...
You’re very calm.
It makes me relax.
You are a great 👍🏻 teacher.
I extremely appreciate your knowledge and your sharing it.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Very well done. Methodical and neat. I used to pay to get this done but I feel confident enough now to do it myself. Thank you for making this.
Very cleanly and professionally explained
So well done, best tutorial I've seen on any engine service.
Thank you for helping us all out and showing the way.
Thanks I really appreciate it ! I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting !
Excellent “How to” video! You have given me the confidence to do this myself.
Thank you! That’s what the channel is for.. saving the reel life fishermen out there some money ! And some may watch the videos and say “ nah that’s too much work or too difficult I’ll pay a guy” And that’s fine I work at a boat shop and they keep me busy! Thanks for watching and commenting! Always appreciated!
this guy nailed it.....thanks for this video i can now tune up my mercury 75hp
Thanks! Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting much appreciated!
Subscribed! Just purchased my first 4 stroke outboard 90hp. Always do my own maintenance. This is probably the the best 4 stroke service video by far 🤟🏼. Thanks brother!
Awesome congratulations on the new motor! And thanks for the compliment much appreciated! Thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel!
@@ReelLifeFisherman I have a 75hp on a 2021 Tahoe. Do I need to do a oil change before the 1st 100 hours?
Thank you my friend!!!!!! Great video, clear and excelent explanation. Cheers from Bariloche, Patagonia Argentina
Thanks! I’m glad you liked the video and it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting I really appreciate it!
you are the best teacher I can do it by myself now..
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Just did my 20 hour change thanks for the informational and detailed video did it with no problems
That is awesome! Love to hear that!! That is why I make these videos.. to help people out..glad it did! Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!
Very well done - we followed your directions and all went well. Thank you!
You are very good at explaining how to do this. Just enough information. Also very laid back approach. That QR code should navigate people to your video. Would love to see you do major (300h) service.
Dan from Australia
I would add to this well done video as a first step…. Run the motor and lower in drive at an idle for a couple minutes with water hose attached prior to dropping any fluids.
Great vid , got me one these outboards and its a gem. Had me a Yamaha b4 but the crappy timing belt, tensioner and lash adjustment sent me crazy.
Thanks I’m glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
I agree, about to post my lower unit service quickie video and this is so good I am embarassed to show mine now.
amazing explanation!!! waiting for your full seminar version 🙂
Great tutorial on how to do the 100 hour service! Thank you for this as it helped me out a lot!
Awesome! Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching and commenting!
Excellent. I liked how he insisted on replacing the fill/vent plug seals.
The only thing I would have done differently was run it, if possible, before and after.
I do run them afterwards.. but not before.. you want all the oil in the sump.. best to fully trim it up before you trim it back to vertical then wait a few minutes then drain the oil.. thanks for watching and commenting..
I have owned boats for years and just bought my first boat with an outboard, Merc 150 four stroke. For someone like me who has always done my own maintenance per manufacturer's specs, I have found that these modern four strokes are pretty darn easy to do the annual maintenance - as explained in this video. However, if you have reservations, take it to an authorized Merc shop. If you are someone who changes their own oil in your car, this is for you. Merc did a nice job making at least the 100 hr/annual and the spark plugs very simple on these motors, 300 hr. impeller is a bit more but hey, watch the video on that right here on this channel! Great job on the vids!
Thank you! I’m glad you found the videos helpful and like the channel! I really appreciate you watching and commenting!
I watch this every spring before the boat goes in the water
Great instructional video with some added pro tips mixed in. I'm going to do my own service from now on with my Mercury Fourstroke 115. Thanks Bro.
Awesome! Glad the video was helpful glad to hear it! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!
Excellent explanation my friend...and thank you ....gonna go change my oil in the Mercury 75 on the pontoon right now....
Great video and super clear explanation. You are a great communicator. Thanks!
Thanks I appreciate it! Glad the video helped.. thanks for watching and commenting..
Dude is truly a Beauty! Thanks for sharing and like how the video was ended with a couple " reach arounds' "...lol
Lol! Thanks man.. glad you like the video!
VERY well done, thank you. I have the exact engine and this makes it so easy to do. Well explained on the video with no annoying nonsense that a lot of you tubers seem to want to add. As Jack Webb used to say in the the old series Dragnet ..."gimme the facts mam, just the facts"......(sorry showing my age)
🤣 thanks I’m glad it was helpful! That show was just before my time but I do remember it! Let me know if if you have any questions.. and thanks for watching and commenting..I’m glad you liked it..
You are 100% right. Very important. Take it from experience. Change those yellow seals on the lower unit lube screws every time - no exceptions. My mechanic once did not do so when he change the lower unit lube resulting in water intrusion into the lower unit. I looked down when if first started the engine in my boat slip, and murky brown lube/water mixture was coming out from the lower unit around the screws. Luckily it was in freshwater, caught it right away, and no damage to the lower unit. Thanks for the great video!
Yeah it’s always been my opinion to just change them.. better safe than sorry for a couple bucks! Good that you caught it and didn’t just take off! Glad you liked the video! I appreciate you watching and commenting!
Plus i always change my fuel filters on every service.. with the crappy fuel we have now and what I’ve seen from my years building and serving gas stations.. also better safe than sorry..
Excellent information presented in a logical, straightforward manner. Good job.
Excellent. Well done, informative, and clear. I appreciate your work! Now if you could only tell me how to replace my stator!
Pretty damn Awesome! Far and away best example of boat maint I've seen... I'm sold!
Thanks I’m glad you like it! I appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching!
I just picked up a new used boat with the 90hp Mercury. Not knowing when the last service was done, I'm going to do a 100 hr service on it. The boat is 4 years old, but only 63 hours on the motor. Better safe than sorry. This video is awesome-very clear and easy to follow. I feel well prepared to tackle the job. One question-how many fuel filters does the 90hp have? My 60hp has 2.
I have a 75 and only found the 1 filter under the hood...my 60 also had 2, one like in the video and a smalll bowl type
This is quality and how it should be done.... great job
Thanks I appreciate it! Glad you liked it and it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Great vid, felt like I was right there with you...thank you
Just bought myself a alumacraft 165 sport with a 90hp. You did a excellent job explaining everything clearly on this yearly maintenance. I appreciate you taking the time to share this important information with me and other boaters. All the best take care. 👍 Thumbs up and subscribe
Awesome congratulations on the new boat! Thanks I’m glad you liked the video and found it helpful! And thanks for subscribing and commenting I appreciate it! Tight lines! 🎣
outstanding video. I learned so much. you helped a rookie!
Awesome! I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for sharing, just had my mako for annual service. it's a few hundred dollars, now i'm going to do it myself.
I thought I would have a quick look at this vid, before I go and buy a 75.I am changing from 2 Yamaha's because the dealer said I lost the warranty because I did my own miner services. I have owned and run boats with up to 600 hp all my life and done the oil changes ect, so I am loath to pay hundreds of pounds in my case for something I can easily do myself. I am commercial so a hundred hours is every few weeks. The Mercury/ Mariner looks simple enough . Thanks.
really really good video, I learn, God Bless You.
Thanks. Bought my first pontoon with a 60HP Merc EFI 4 stroke. Will use as a guide when trying to service.
Awesome congratulations on the new boat!! A lot of the service is very similar.. But the next time I Do a service on a 60,50, 40 hp on the side out of my shop I will definitely make a how to service video on it.. thanks for watching and hope you like the channel
Fantastic video/tutorial. I'm very grateful for your efforts. Hope to see you on the Sacramento Delta or SF Bay someday to say "thanks".
Thanks I really appreciate it! But I have moved out to Florida this year . I’m on the Atlantic coast and bought a new center console offshore boat! Still making videos. And I’ll still be hitting the bay and delta anytime I come home to visit .. I do miss fishing it! But it’s awesome fishing out here too! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!
Great video. Just bought a new Mercury so your video was perfectly timed for me. Kudos!!!
Awesome! congratulations on the new motor! Glad you liked the video let me know if you have any questions
BY FAR THE BEST VIDEO ON RUclips FOR SERVICE, THUMBS UP, THANK YOU
I really appreciate that! I’m glad it helps ! And thanks for watching and for the comment! Let me know if you have any questions..
I just did my annual service for the first time ever based on this video yesterday, I’m telling you guys don’t go to any other videos just watch this one. Worked out great.
That was a great service video. The camera work was also outstanding. Often that makes a tutorial video not so helpful. I have often wondered why Mercury put the lower unit drain in such an odd place, but now it makes sense. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome glad you liked it and found it helpful! My brother in law is the wizard behind the camera and all the great editing.. we think it is better having someone film .. thanks for watching and hope you like the channel..
@@ReelLifeFisherman new sub. I liked it. 😁
Thanks for subscribing! Much appreciated! Let me know if if you ever have any questions.. I try my best to help out the best I can over the internet..
Bravo! Very well done! I was looking for a "How to" video for my 90hp service and I found it! You have earned a sub from me!
great vid, THANK YOU. (just a note on marine grade oil.... the ONLY difference marine oil has is that it is approved by the NMMA (Nat Marine Manufacturer Assoc) and they only approve oils that contain a rust inhibitor...a good thing of course. There is no difference as to the ability to lube better or worse for any type of engine use. If you keep your boat on a trailer at home and flush it after each use, you likely won't have rust issues and therefore you really don't need a marine grade oil.
Liked, subbed, and hit the bell!
Great job on explaining the process!
man... so much great information, and you present it in a way thats easy to follow. New subscriber
Awesome! Welcome to the channel and thanks for subscribing! Glad you liked the video and found it helpful.. let me know if you ever have any questions..
great video, goes over everything and has good advice from experience!
Awesome glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment I appreciate it!
I met you today at Bass Pro. Thanks!
Awesome ! it was nice running into you.. let me know if you have any questions and thanks for watching the channel I appreciate it!
Mercury has come a long way in the last five years. I was Yamaha fan and yes there great motors but now, so is Mercury AND their made in America! GlennFHoward
Yeah they are definitely the go to for power and innovation! And absolutely all the 75hp and up are made right here in the USA! 🇺🇸 60hp and below are made over seas .. thanks for watching and commenting
Got my Merc F115 in 2015. Best outboard ever.
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Excellent video . Good detail on what has to be done and how to do it .
A perfect easy to follow service video Thank you !
Sir, This is a great training tool for us do it your-selfers. Thank you so much for your time. Safe boating to all.
Thanks bud, I didn't know what that plastic ring was for. Good stuff
Awesome glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!
@@ReelLifeFisherman I can't for the life of me find the part number or even the correct name for that plastic seal inside the gear housing? Can you help please???
I should clarify...........the white plastic ring
the legend.....
Lol! Thanks man! And thanks for watching!
AWESOME JOB, GREAT TUTORIAL FOR THE PEOPLE..!
Very good man I learned a lot. Awesome!
Great step by step video. Thank you!!
Thank you I appreciate it!
@@ReelLifeFisherman I did my annual this past weekend following the steps in your video. Easy as pie! Thank you!!
perfect explanation!! thorough and easy to understand.. it's very helpful.. Thank you so much!!
Thanks ! Glad the video helped! Thanks for watching and commenting.. much appreciated!
Awesome videos, straight to the point with good tips. Thank u so much. 👍👍
Awesome thanks for watching! Glad it helped!
thanks for sharing the maintenance 👏👍👍