I use a garden leaf blower to dry the engine and under cowl after washing. This drives out all the water and helps the dressing work and protect better.
Great video! Thanks for purchasing our product for the video! Just for reference, the GUNK Shine Product is designed to have low VOC's so it's safer to use than many other competitor products out there.
Thank you! No worries! Thank you for commenting :) let us know if theres anything we can do for you! Feel free to share the video on your platforms if you would like!
GUNK Official - here is just a suggestion from a consumer who does not have your level of understanding about your product and who is here looking for education and practical techniques. I have absolutely no idea what this part of your comment means; "designed to have low VOC's so it's safer to use". The GREATEST thing about Born Again Boating's channel is that he is an accomplished, knowledgeable, master marine technician and he has the ability to take the complex and make it simple to understand. I am looking at the notes I took while watching this video and I had GUNK degreaser/cleaner and GUNK protector/shine on my shopping list. Somebody else commented that white vinegar is superior in dissolving salt. So as somebody who will never have Aaron's level of skill, or your in depth knowledge of GUNK'S product line, but who is determined not to stay completely ignorant either, since I have no idea what "designed to have low VOC's so it's safer to use" means I'm not sure whether to buy the GUNK products or just white vinegar? The marginal cost difference between the purchases is not significant to me, I want the "better" product to protect my 20+ year old small outboard. This video of Born Again Boating SOLD me on your GUNK products, now another commenter has me questioning that decision, and I am unable to use your comment to help me decide. Knowing me I'll probably buy, and use, all of the above just to make sure I get the best result.
Automotive engine de-greaser does NOT dissolve salt. White vinegar or CLR Cleaner will dissolve calcium and salt deposits from engine and internal cooling parts, both harmless to plastics, rubber and metal parts - not to mention, white vinegar is very economical !
Bought a new Yamaha 150 just over 3 years ago that sprayed all over its metal surfaces w/ CRC Corrosion Inhibitor (2 coats over a 24hr period). After 960 hours on that thing, I have no rust and the salt just comes right off with a hose. Hose the inside once a month and then a little Boeshield T-9 after, and the engine looks like its never been turned over!
Are you talking about the CRC Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor? I just picked up a can but I’m scared to spray it on the engine because of the color of the spray (dark amber). How does it look on the engine? Is it shiny? Does it dull?
People have always looked at me like I’m crazy for doing this 😊 maintenance maintenance maintenance DO NOT slack on the maintenance and you won’t have “ a hole in the water in which you pour money into” more commonly called a boat lol
After not being into boating for 15 year's I have been thinking of getting back into it but after watching some of your videos and all the problems I am not sure I would have thought that by now they would be more reliable and trouble free but seems to have just more complicated
It''s all good, you don't know until you ask :) Yup, there are four drains, two in the front and two in the back of the adapter plate :) Actually there might only be two in the back, I can't remember off the top of my head lol
I have a new verado and have been wanting to do this but never saw it done. Thanks for sharing this helped me a lot, I’ll definitely do this and hopefully get longevity only have 50 hrs on it. I subbed good information!!!
Probably a good idea to note that if you’re cleaning an older, carbureted outboard you’d need to be careful not to spray water around the carbs. You don’t want to get water in there or in any part of the fuel system.
Now I’m going to sound daft! Cleaning is part of the pride of ownership. You’ve worked hard, spent a lot of money and have something to show for it. If you look after it you get a better connection with what is essentially an inanimate object. The big but, for all the naysayers, is that when you go to sell it yours will sell quicker and for more cash than the unloved heap of junk that’s also up for sale in the boatyard. If that’s not a good enough reason to look after and clean your boat, bike or car I don’t know what is. Great series of videos and I may be in a cooler part of the world but the water is still salty over here. Stay safe!
Wow.im glad i dont have to deal with salt water.ill bet its a game changer.thats unreal.i live in arkansas.so i deal with swamp water lol but thats a good ideal to do that maintenance.just cleaned mine! Good video!
It’s a never ending battle. I spend so much time cleaning and preserving metals and anything for that matter against salt. The fish are big and tasty though.
Another great video; thank you! I've been boating since the 1960's (Actually the 1950's, but I don't want to sound that old), and I have never seen an outboard motor that dirty/salt-encrusted. I've seen countless inboards that bad, or worse, but not an outboard.... I'll bet the owner never had the cover off?
Thank you! That's an amazing amount of time to be on the water! :) Yeah, it's sad, but it is what it is, and nope, they never take the cowlings off, ever!
Wow great results! And wow 2000 hrs on a merc! I personally love mercury and my beloved boat has a 3.0 MPI mercruiser but I don’t think you hear about many mercs lasting that long! Great products, wish they got the word out more!
Thank you! That's actually becoming pretty common for their outboards :) we don't see a lot of Mercruiser's down here, the saltwater just eats them up :( These guys usually change out their engines every 2-3 years with about 3-4K hours on them lol
Is it really safe to spray water directly on the engine components? I’m just asking cause I recently bought a new boat with a Yamaha f200xb and want to know if it’s safe for my motor as I didn’t see anything in the manual saying you can spray fresh water directly on the motor. Love your videos by the way!
Salt away is a great product, I know a lot of people that use it. You don't have to go overboard with it though, depending on how you use your boat once or twice a year is good!
Yeah, probably best to be done out of the water if you are going as in depth as this. Every so often you can spray it off in the water that should be fine for just salt build up
Most of the newer engines have a garden hose port where you can attach a garden hose and no mouse ears. Will it flush the same way or do you have to still put on the mouse ears to flush through the thermostat and lower unit? Thanks
Hello, nope, the flush port runs through the whole engine. No need for ear muffs, unless you plan on running the engine at RPM's higher than 1,000. Then you should put some muffs on it. Otherwise you can flush the engine all you want and even run it at idle without damaging anything :) Thank you!
Hi. I was told flushing my yami150 using flush port while idling motor would be fine. I tried but about 3 to 5 mins into it my overheat alarm went off so I shut her down. It is worth mentioning that telltale has water when boat is in water and also when flushing with the muffs although boat motor has to be trimmed out a bit. Seems fine but wonder why I overheat when using flush port. All salt water so I flush after every trip Appreciate you!
Freshwater is nice :) A lot of times the cowling has a dampening foam on it and it usually doesn't get the build up like the engine does. So unless it's really bad, then a quick wipe down will clean out the cowling.
Yamaha sheild is the same as Boeing's boeshield I think the Yamaha is actually more expensive where I live! But it's made by Boeing for airplanes I've been using it for 30 years
Depends on the use of the engine, these were charter boat engines that get about 2,000 hours of hard use a year, so they see the sloppiest of the sloppy weather :)
I have used the gunk products and they do a pretty good job. Instead of using the gunk protectant, try stoner trim shine. It dries completely and isn’t tacky so it doesn’t attract dirt. It’s also good for protecting wiring and rubber as well. Oreillys has it.
Great video! I just bought a 2017 Lund wc14 with a 2017 Evinrude 25hp. It's in near new condition, but gonna clean it up a bit anyway. Liked and subscribed.
I would really like to know how and why all that salt is in there. Like where is the water getting in from? Never seen that before except from a Honda I once had. That Honda was terrible for water leaking I the cowling
A lot of times the water gets forced in depending on how the spray comes off the hull and the trim tabs. Even a transducer can cause a lot of spray up towards the cowlings. Plus, these two-part cowlings, aren't the most watertight cowlings. Don't get me wrong, I love these cowlings compared to the one-piece, extremely heavy cowlings. That's probably beacuse they are light and easy to mess with :) but then also whenever the seas are rough and you're fighting fish, just the wave action on the back of the boat can force water into the cowlings and then it just creates a salty engine lol
As a new boat owner, I always wondering about this. I see you mainly have videos of Yams and Mercs, I assume this goes the same for Zukes? I dont think the 2018 300s have that much salt build up yet, but it's good to watch a video of it to make me more comfortable about trying it.
Awesome on the new boat! Yes, it's pretty much the same for the zukies, but you probably wont need to do anything like this for a couple or years! :) I've been trying to get some more videos with some suzuki's but haven't gotten the chance to yet! Stay tuned though because eventually well have some :)
Hi. Really appreciate your page and all the great info. I have a 2016 250hp Optimax w/ 260hr on a 21ft Contender. -What additional info, pro-tips or tweaks, in addition to whats in this video, would you recommend when cleaning my Opti? Im a novice and dont want to do something dumb. There seem to be a lot of electronic connections on the Opti vs this engine. -Also what are your thoughts regarding 656 vs fluid film vs the yamaha product you described here for protection after cleaning? -I was told I can spray the CRC656 literally on everything (plastic, rubber, metal). True? Avoiding intake and flywheel of course. MANY thanks!
Thank you! You can just be a little more selective when spraying the engine down. When it comes to the 656, I don't have a lot of experience with that specific product, but as long as it is not petroleum based like wd-40 I don't see why you couldn't use it the same way the others are used :) Hope this helps!
Awesome video. Im one of those people that used to be scared of popping open the cowling lol. When flushing the engine after a trip, is it okay to use the port flush or do you recommend using the ear muffler to open the thermostat? I have a yamaha 150 4 stroke and haven't found any ear muffler that stay on well
The flush on the 150 is fine, it will flush out the system. If you want to run it on the muffs once or twice every couple of months to open the thermostat that isn't a bad idea either
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No, it's a Wiggins and it's actually really nice. The tires don't seem to be holding up as well as you would think, but it's been pretty good for the most part.
We have the same problem. With a little research I found out good year is the only one they had a patent on the non-marking rubber compound and they don’t make it anymore
Really? The old fork lift was also a wiggins and tires would last at least a couple years. These are falling apart and at less than a year old! They just have chunks falling off all over the yard! It's crazy! Do you guys run on rocks or on concrete?
We run on concrete. The tires you need are made by Mono-Matic-Soft shoe and never buy a Hoist they suck but then again Toyota bought them out so will see
This will work for them too, just be more careful around the intake and the carbs to not get water in them. Most two strokes stay pretty clean and oily inside so they usually don't get this dirty :)
Can someone please tell me an outboard that's been sitting for awhile what do you spray into the spark plug hole to help lure it before you actually start to try to run it please help thank you in advance
I have a 1987 2288 Cuddy Walk Around with a 4.3 L OMC Cobra sterndrive! It has been docked in salt water all summer every summer since I bought it in 1995! I did a re-power in 1998! I flush my engine and wash the engine apartment after every use! My engine looks just as good today as it did back then! The one piece OMC exhaust manifolds lasted me 10 years which then I replaced them with Direct replacement 1 piece stainless steel headers that have sacrificial Anodes! I will never have to replace them, They are just as good today as when I installed them in 08! Those headers were the best thing I have ever installed on an engine! Less heat, A lot lighter, More room in the engine compartment and better fuel economy! As well as an extremely long service life! I have been a mechanic for over 20 years! Due to my parents working I got to spend every summer with my grandparents at their Beachhouse! When my grandfather passed away in 1985 he left me his 1964 Thompson Chris Craft that had a all natural mahogany deck! I had to wash that boat down after every use and install a canvas cover that went from bow light to the transom and then over the engine cover! That is where I learned the importance of keeping your boat clean when boating in salt water! When I sold that boat in 1995 it shined just as good as it did in 1964! If anyone doubts my story shoot me your email and I will provide pictures covering a time span of over 40 years growing up on the water! Thank you Pop Pop and Grams for blessing me with the best 42 years a boy could ask for! RIP UNTIL WE FISH AGAIN! 🛥
Every time I see the hose water hit the engine my heart skips a beat. When I took my cowling off to diagnose a clean power issue I am having I saw some salt. I will be doing this in the fall when boat come out of water.
Hahah that's funny, I think most people have that same reaction :) They do get a little salty in there and that's a good idea. It's best to try and do it where it can sit and dry out for a day. I think up North it won't dry out as quick as it does down here lol
I wouldn't worry about it, if you clean it once a year you will be in good shape! It won't be able to damage like it does down here and left for a couple years. With a yearly cleaning, you will be in great shape! If you can get your hands on some Yamashield I think that is the best stuff there is :) for the protectant
Hi. Love the vids ...i could do this for life too . What blue grease are you using when doing the general maintenance? (Ask if you can; reliability wise , what brand you prefer?)
Thank you! The blue grease is Johnson Evinrude Triple Guard Marine Grease ( Here's a link for it on Amazon: amzn.to/328IvD9 ) This is pretty good stuff, I like Mercury's High-Performance Grease too though: ( High Performance Grease: amzn.to/303EE8h Then their 2-4-C is good too: amzn.to/2LthKDc ) The only thing about Mercury's grease is that I don't think you can get it in a tube like you can the Evinrude stuff. I like the tube and a little brush because I use a lot of it!
@@BornAgainBoating the 2-4-c is what i have here but i have to agree , that blue grease can with the brush is way easier to use . (I got a tube to use with a gun)
I wore at a boat shop here in south africa in the in lands and i have seen how salt water can bugger an engen good i am bussy doing a sea boat whet two 115 optmaxs and they are bad
Watercraft superstore as well as Project farm here on RUclips did a review of various protectants and Fluid Film did the best in both of their tests.. I'd have to agree, besides the smell, the stuff is pretty amazing and has done wonders on both my JetSki and my 150 Yamaha outboard. They both still look new and are both several years old with all salt usage.
Depends on how it's used. If used a lot, we've got clients that will put on 6K hours in about 8 years and then repower. So, for normal recreational use though, I'd say 20-30 years or 3-4K hours
Just remember when you wash your engine off like this, all that salt goes down to where your engine pivots from side to side. Don't forget to lubricate below the engine at the bottom or you'll be sorry. On the engine I like to use Boeshield T1.
Depends on how dirty the engine is. If it's pretty clean, then no, just a quick rinse down should be fine. In freshwater, you might not even have to worry so much about it! What's it look like under your cowling?
Hello! Well that depends. I went to MMI and it was a pretty good school, but it cost $35,000! So, if you don't have the money, I don't really recommend you going into $40K in debt. Instead, you can go a different route, which is the route that I took to get into my first real shop. What you want to do is look around your area at all the marina's and dealerships that are close to you. Then go in 10-15 minutes before they open on Monday and see if they could use some help. Some of them will probably say no because you don't have any experience, but you just do that to all of them and do it each week until one of them gives you a job. Then once you get into one of the shops. Try and make friends with the oldest Technician there and just listen to everything they say! Try and do what they say too, make sure you are teachable and willing to work, listening to the way they tell you to do the job. Fast forward a couple years and you'll be a great Marine Technician making good money, going to school and getting manufacture certified!
Your channel is by far the best boating maintenance resource on RUclips. Thanks for imparting all your knowledge and wisdom keep up the great work!!
Thank you for your support! :)
I use a garden leaf blower to dry the engine and under cowl after washing. This drives out all the water and helps the dressing work and protect better.
Great video! Thanks for purchasing our product for the video! Just for reference, the GUNK Shine Product is designed to have low VOC's so it's safer to use than many other competitor products out there.
Thank you! No worries! Thank you for commenting :) let us know if theres anything we can do for you! Feel free to share the video on your platforms if you would like!
I already saved the gunk products in my cart to clean my engine
GUNK Official - here is just a suggestion from a consumer who does not have your level of understanding about your product and who is here looking for education and practical techniques. I have absolutely no idea what this part of your comment means; "designed to have low VOC's so it's safer to use". The GREATEST thing about Born Again Boating's channel is that he is an accomplished, knowledgeable, master marine technician and he has the ability to take the complex and make it simple to understand. I am looking at the notes I took while watching this video and I had GUNK degreaser/cleaner and GUNK protector/shine on my shopping list. Somebody else commented that white vinegar is superior in dissolving salt. So as somebody who will never have Aaron's level of skill, or your in depth knowledge of GUNK'S product line, but who is determined not to stay completely ignorant either, since I have no idea what "designed to have low VOC's so it's safer to use" means I'm not sure whether to buy the GUNK products or just white vinegar? The marginal cost difference between the purchases is not significant to me, I want the "better" product to protect my 20+ year old small outboard. This video of Born Again Boating SOLD me on your GUNK products, now another commenter has me questioning that decision, and I am unable to use your comment to help me decide. Knowing me I'll probably buy, and use, all of the above just to make sure I get the best result.
Automotive engine de-greaser does NOT dissolve salt. White vinegar or CLR Cleaner will dissolve calcium and salt deposits from engine and internal cooling parts, both harmless to plastics, rubber and metal parts - not to mention, white vinegar is very economical !
You can also combine equal parts rubbing alcohol and white vinegar to remove efflorescence.
Watching these boating videos are part of the master class this gentleman puts on in boat care and maintenance.
A clean boat is nice but a sparkling engine is where it's at. Love these videos. Keep up the good work!
Bought a new Yamaha 150 just over 3 years ago that sprayed all over its metal surfaces w/ CRC Corrosion Inhibitor (2 coats over a 24hr period). After 960 hours on that thing, I have no rust and the salt just comes right off with a hose. Hose the inside once a month and then a little Boeshield T-9 after, and the engine looks like its never been turned over!
Thats awesome! T-9 is amazing!
Are you talking about the CRC Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor? I just picked up a can but I’m scared to spray it on the engine because of the color of the spray (dark amber). How does it look on the engine? Is it shiny? Does it dull?
Great video. I have always been afraid to clean the inside of the engine
Thanks
You take care of it and it will take care of you, like making it back home. 👍👍
Cleaning is the first level of maintenance, but helps a lot to prevent failures! Its clearly very worth doing so at least once a year. Good video :D
People have always looked at me like I’m crazy for doing this 😊 maintenance maintenance maintenance DO NOT slack on the maintenance and you won’t have “ a hole in the water in which you pour money into” more commonly called a boat lol
That's awesome! When people walk by, just tell them you are water the flowers and when you started the boat was 5 feet shorter ;)
Boat stands for BOut Another Thousand
@@jeremycarkhuff9208 bust out another thousand lol
After not being into boating for 15 year's I have been thinking of getting back into it but after watching some of your videos and all the problems I am not sure I would have thought that by now they would be more reliable and trouble free but seems to have just more complicated
Apologies on my ignorance. Is there a drain of some sort in the bottom of the engine?
It''s all good, you don't know until you ask :) Yup, there are four drains, two in the front and two in the back of the adapter plate :) Actually there might only be two in the back, I can't remember off the top of my head lol
That cleaning have to do every time when come back from the trip or how often ? Thanks
That Gunk Shine works great
Good on you Aaron for showing this i think it might be a 1st on the tube been doing this always at others chagrin
Thank you!
This is Very good information. Thanks a lot. Your channel is SUPER. I will follow your channel all the time. Take care.
Thank you so much 🙂
I have a new verado and have been wanting to do this but never saw it done. Thanks for sharing this helped me a lot, I’ll definitely do this and hopefully get longevity only have 50 hrs on it. I subbed good information!!!
Awesome! Thank you! Being that new, you shouldn't have to get this far into it :) hopefully* Thank you!
Just dont use high preassure. I always blow off the water before putting on the protection on it.
Thanks for the video. Exactly what I was looking for!
Probably a good idea to note that if you’re cleaning an older, carbureted outboard you’d need to be careful not to spray water around the carbs. You don’t want to get water in there or in any part of the fuel system.
Cover these in cling film or small sandwich bags before rinsing down.
Now I’m going to sound daft!
Cleaning is part of the pride of ownership. You’ve worked hard, spent a lot of money and have something to show for it. If you look after it you get a better connection with what is essentially an inanimate object. The big but, for all the naysayers, is that when you go to sell it yours will sell quicker and for more cash than the unloved heap of junk that’s also up for sale in the boatyard. If that’s not a good enough reason to look after and clean your boat, bike or car I don’t know what is.
Great series of videos and I may be in a cooler part of the world but the water is still salty over here. Stay safe!
Two conch charters them boys fish hard. I learn so much from watching you're videos thanks !
Yes they do, they fish every day! Thank you, that's awesome!
Wow.im glad i dont have to deal with salt water.ill bet its a game changer.thats unreal.i live in arkansas.so i deal with swamp water lol but thats a good ideal to do that maintenance.just cleaned mine! Good video!
It’s a never ending battle. I spend so much time cleaning and preserving metals and anything for that matter against salt. The fish are big and tasty though.
Question does that tray-like plan where the block transitions into the middle and lower unit drain out??
Yup! Most of the drains are in the back, but some have them on the sides and some in the front :)
Great video always had a fear of ruining something hosing off my outboard, fear may come from how much outboards cost!!
That's very true :) Thank you!
I needed this video today as cleaning my motor is on my to do list today.
Thank you
You got this!
It's also good to remove and clean under the side cowls if your motor has them.
How did all that salt water mist get into the motor compartment Seems like a bunch ? And is there ever a build up inside the air intake box?
Can this same process be applied to 2 strokes?
Great video. Glad I found this channel. Subscribed!
Any reason you can’t use salt away on the engine?
Thanks and GOD bless.
Another great video; thank you! I've been boating since the 1960's (Actually the 1950's, but I don't want to sound that old), and I have never seen an outboard motor that dirty/salt-encrusted. I've seen countless inboards that bad, or worse, but not an outboard.... I'll bet the owner never had the cover off?
Thank you! That's an amazing amount of time to be on the water! :) Yeah, it's sad, but it is what it is, and nope, they never take the cowlings off, ever!
Wow great results! And wow 2000 hrs on a merc! I personally love mercury and my beloved boat has a 3.0 MPI mercruiser but I don’t think you hear about many mercs lasting that long! Great products, wish they got the word out more!
Thank you! That's actually becoming pretty common for their outboards :) we don't see a lot of Mercruiser's down here, the saltwater just eats them up :( These guys usually change out their engines every 2-3 years with about 3-4K hours on them lol
Not sure why this popped up in my recommended videos but I live in Marathon so I just gave it a thumbs up and subbed great video, thank you
Awesome! Thank you!
Most people like you said including me are scared to do this #1 reason but have to try gracias
Thank you! The best of luck :)
Wonderful work! Saltaway is my choice to cook motor inside in a tank and clean outside. 500:1 mix , a gallon goes a long way...
Degreaser for salt? What about the salt removal products in the other video?
Spray nine works great too. However i am in fresh water!
Is it really safe to spray water directly on the engine components? I’m just asking cause I recently bought a new boat with a Yamaha f200xb and want to know if it’s safe for my motor as I didn’t see anything in the manual saying you can spray fresh water directly on the motor. Love your videos by the way!
Nice i got a merc 150 to brand new on a new 20x6 flat bottom aluminum boat 20 transom
Can you use “Salts gone” just bought a gallon, cleans very nice haven’t tried on the engine ??
What about on older motors I have a 95 25hp
Dollar store Totally Awesome cleaner works just as good if not better than Gunk for 1/3 the price plus has MANY other uses!
Could this be safely done and would there be other concerns with Water sprayed on a older, say 30 year old +, outboard motor?
Thanks to share.. Looks simple and easy to do.
Thank you! Yes, it's not that bad
Do y'all sale the remote starts for Mercury and if so how can I buy one and how much do they run in price thank you so much ?
Whats your thoughts on using a product like "Salt-A-Away" or a similar product?
Salt away is a great product, I know a lot of people that use it. You don't have to go overboard with it though, depending on how you use your boat once or twice a year is good!
Is it safe to use the water hose on the alternator?
Can this only be done when the boat is out of the water. Will this be bad for the environment if fine while in the water. Thx. Great video
Yeah, probably best to be done out of the water if you are going as in depth as this. Every so often you can spray it off in the water that should be fine for just salt build up
Cleaning an inboard?? What’s safe what’s not? What can I spray with water and soap?!? Plz!!!
Most of the newer engines have a garden hose port where you can attach a garden hose and no mouse ears. Will it flush the same way or do you have to still put on the mouse ears to flush through the thermostat and lower unit? Thanks
Hello, nope, the flush port runs through the whole engine. No need for ear muffs, unless you plan on running the engine at RPM's higher than 1,000. Then you should put some muffs on it. Otherwise you can flush the engine all you want and even run it at idle without damaging anything :) Thank you!
Great question I wanted to know the same thing for my verado!! And great answer thanks.
@@colt4528 No worries!
Hi. I was told flushing my yami150 using flush port while idling motor would be fine. I tried but about 3 to 5 mins into it my overheat alarm went off so I shut her down. It is worth mentioning that telltale has water when boat is in water and also when flushing with the muffs although boat motor has to be trimmed out a bit.
Seems fine but wonder why I overheat when using flush port. All salt water so I flush after every trip
Appreciate you!
Make some video about suzuki outboards,200hp and above,hope your Chanel will grow bigger 🇲🇾
I only have freshwater boating experience. You didn't show the inside of the engine cowling. Does that area get salt buildup too and require cleaning?
Freshwater is nice :) A lot of times the cowling has a dampening foam on it and it usually doesn't get the build up like the engine does. So unless it's really bad, then a quick wipe down will clean out the cowling.
Yamaha sheild is the same as Boeing's boeshield I think the Yamaha is actually more expensive where I live! But it's made by Boeing for airplanes I've been using it for 30 years
How does all that salt get on the engine like that I ran my boat for five years now and I never had salt like that on the engine
Depends on the use of the engine, these were charter boat engines that get about 2,000 hours of hard use a year, so they see the sloppiest of the sloppy weather :)
Excellent video! Now I don’t have to be so nervous cleaning my Verado
Thank you! That's awesome!
Wow, great job!
I have used the gunk products and they do a pretty good job. Instead of using the gunk protectant, try stoner trim shine. It dries completely and isn’t tacky so it doesn’t attract dirt. It’s also good for protecting wiring and rubber as well. Oreillys has it.
Awesome! Thank you, I'll check that out :)
Great video! I just bought a 2017 Lund wc14 with a 2017 Evinrude 25hp. It's in near new condition, but gonna clean it up a bit anyway. Liked and subscribed.
I would really like to know how and why all that salt is in there. Like where is the water getting in from? Never seen that before except from a Honda I once had. That Honda was terrible for water leaking I the cowling
A lot of times the water gets forced in depending on how the spray comes off the hull and the trim tabs. Even a transducer can cause a lot of spray up towards the cowlings. Plus, these two-part cowlings, aren't the most watertight cowlings. Don't get me wrong, I love these cowlings compared to the one-piece, extremely heavy cowlings. That's probably beacuse they are light and easy to mess with :) but then also whenever the seas are rough and you're fighting fish, just the wave action on the back of the boat can force water into the cowlings and then it just creates a salty engine lol
Excellent video! Hope to see more!
You got it!
As a new boat owner, I always wondering about this. I see you mainly have videos of Yams and Mercs, I assume this goes the same for Zukes? I dont think the 2018 300s have that much salt build up yet, but it's good to watch a video of it to make me more comfortable about trying it.
Awesome on the new boat! Yes, it's pretty much the same for the zukies, but you probably wont need to do anything like this for a couple or years! :) I've been trying to get some more videos with some suzuki's but haven't gotten the chance to yet! Stay tuned though because eventually well have some :)
Why was that engine covered in salt? Does not seem normal?
thank you
I like using fluid film instead of shine from gunk
Super useful video. Thanks.
some very good advice, excellent vid
Glad you enjoyed it
Same for 2 stroke?
Hi. Really appreciate your page and all the great info. I have a 2016 250hp Optimax w/ 260hr on a 21ft Contender.
-What additional info, pro-tips or tweaks, in addition to whats in this video, would you recommend when cleaning my Opti? Im a novice and dont want to do something dumb. There seem to be a lot of electronic connections on the Opti vs this engine.
-Also what are your thoughts regarding 656 vs fluid film vs the yamaha product you described here for protection after cleaning?
-I was told I can spray the CRC656 literally on everything (plastic, rubber, metal). True? Avoiding intake and flywheel of course.
MANY thanks!
Thank you! You can just be a little more selective when spraying the engine down. When it comes to the 656, I don't have a lot of experience with that specific product, but as long as it is not petroleum based like wd-40 I don't see why you couldn't use it the same way the others are used :) Hope this helps!
Born Again Boating could the wd40 silicone lubricant be use to spray the whole engine?
Many thanks have learn more how to clean your outboard good job.
Thank you!
Awesome video. Im one of those people that used to be scared of popping open the cowling lol. When flushing the engine after a trip, is it okay to use the port flush or do you recommend using the ear muffler to open the thermostat? I have a yamaha 150 4 stroke and haven't found any ear muffler that stay on well
The flush on the 150 is fine, it will flush out the system. If you want to run it on the muffs once or twice every couple of months to open the thermostat that isn't a bad idea either
And I'm back!! I've been without a boat for a couple years but I am finally back and binge watching your videos again.
Is this safe for all engines? I have a 2020 sho and it looks scary when you take that cowling off lol
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I have a question can the gunk original engine cleaner be used instead of the foam?
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The lift truck in the background is it a Hoist? And if so how is it working out for you?
No, it's a Wiggins and it's actually really nice. The tires don't seem to be holding up as well as you would think, but it's been pretty good for the most part.
We have the same problem. With a little research I found out good year is the only one they had a patent on the non-marking rubber compound and they don’t make it anymore
Really? The old fork lift was also a wiggins and tires would last at least a couple years. These are falling apart and at less than a year old! They just have chunks falling off all over the yard! It's crazy! Do you guys run on rocks or on concrete?
We run on concrete. The tires you need are made by Mono-Matic-Soft shoe and never buy a Hoist they suck but then again Toyota bought them out so will see
can you use a pressure washer to spray the engine down?
I wouldn’t. We don’t use them on our dirt bikes either. The pressure tends to get into connectors and is hard on gaskets ect.
no saltaway?
What about 2 Strokes, with Carburetor. Thanks
This will work for them too, just be more careful around the intake and the carbs to not get water in them. Most two strokes stay pretty clean and oily inside so they usually don't get this dirty :)
Can someone please tell me an outboard that's been sitting for awhile what do you spray into the spark plug hole to help lure it before you actually start to try to run it please help thank you in advance
Fogging oil ruclips.net/video/xsNaq08yEwU/видео.html
@@BornAgainBoating thanks for taking the time God bless you
Its this process works for inboard engines??? Its my first time having a boat
Yes. You can do this on your inboard, juts be careful around the electronic components
I have a 1987 2288 Cuddy Walk Around with a 4.3 L OMC Cobra sterndrive! It has been docked in salt water all summer every summer since I bought it in 1995! I did a re-power in 1998! I flush my engine and wash the engine apartment after every use! My engine looks just as good today as it did back then! The one piece OMC exhaust manifolds lasted me 10 years which then I replaced them with Direct replacement 1 piece stainless steel headers that have sacrificial Anodes! I will never have to replace them, They are just as good today as when I installed them in 08! Those headers were the best thing I have ever installed on an engine! Less heat, A lot lighter, More room in the engine compartment and better fuel economy! As well as an extremely long service life! I have been a mechanic for over 20 years! Due to my parents working I got to spend every summer with my grandparents at their Beachhouse! When my grandfather passed away in 1985 he left me his 1964 Thompson Chris Craft that had a all natural mahogany deck! I had to wash that boat down after every use and install a canvas cover that went from bow light to the transom and then over the engine cover! That is where I learned the importance of keeping your boat clean when boating in salt water! When I sold that boat in 1995 it shined just as good as it did in 1964! If anyone doubts my story shoot me your email and I will provide pictures covering a time span of over 40 years growing up on the water! Thank you Pop Pop and Grams for blessing me with the best 42 years a boy could ask for! RIP UNTIL WE FISH AGAIN! 🛥
Good job !
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How is that much salt getting in the motor
Every time I see the hose water hit the engine my heart skips a beat. When I took my cowling off to diagnose a clean power issue I am having I saw some salt. I will be doing this in the fall when boat come out of water.
Hahah that's funny, I think most people have that same reaction :) They do get a little salty in there and that's a good idea. It's best to try and do it where it can sit and dry out for a day. I think up North it won't dry out as quick as it does down here lol
They why I will do it in fall when boat comes out of the water for the season.
Doing that once a year is ok? How much can the salt damage if you clean it once a year?
I wouldn't worry about it, if you clean it once a year you will be in good shape! It won't be able to damage like it does down here and left for a couple years. With a yearly cleaning, you will be in great shape! If you can get your hands on some Yamashield I think that is the best stuff there is :) for the protectant
I will defiantly get the yamashield
Thank you for great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi. Love the vids ...i could do this for life too . What blue grease are you using when doing the general maintenance? (Ask if you can; reliability wise , what brand you prefer?)
Thank you! The blue grease is Johnson Evinrude Triple Guard Marine Grease ( Here's a link for it on Amazon: amzn.to/328IvD9 ) This is pretty good stuff, I like Mercury's High-Performance Grease too though: ( High Performance Grease: amzn.to/303EE8h Then their 2-4-C is good too: amzn.to/2LthKDc ) The only thing about Mercury's grease is that I don't think you can get it in a tube like you can the Evinrude stuff. I like the tube and a little brush because I use a lot of it!
@@BornAgainBoating the 2-4-c is what i have here but i have to agree , that blue grease can with the brush is way easier to use . (I got a tube to use with a gun)
I dig your videos but haven't seen any of you working on Suzuki's, is that because Suzuki's are so reliable? ;)
Lol sure! :) No, the marina I work at isn't a Suzuki dealer so we just don't see many of them, otherwise I would definitely be doing some Suzuki vids!
I wore at a boat shop here in south africa in the in lands and i have seen how salt water can bugger an engen good i am bussy doing a sea boat whet two 115 optmaxs and they are bad
Oh wow, yeah, they can get really bad for sure! Thank you for commenting!
Watercraft superstore as well as Project farm here on RUclips did a review of various protectants and Fluid Film did the best in both of their tests.. I'd have to agree, besides the smell, the stuff is pretty amazing and has done wonders on both my JetSki and my 150 Yamaha outboard. They both still look new and are both several years old with all salt usage.
I've never heard of it, have to check that out! Thank you!
NAPA and Lowe’s has it if you want to try a can. 😊
Awesome, we've got a NAPA but only a Home Depot on the island, have to go to the main land for a Lowe's lol thank you!
2000 hours on a boat engine wow! How many hours can you get before a boat engine needs rebuilt?
Depends on how it's used. If used a lot, we've got clients that will put on 6K hours in about 8 years and then repower. So, for normal recreational use though, I'd say 20-30 years or 3-4K hours
@@BornAgainBoating on an outboard verado's will really last that long? Thank you for all the shared information.
always use rust dissolver, than sponge it off with soapy water
nicely done, almost show room condition +1
Thank you!
Just remember when you wash your engine off like this, all that salt goes down to where your engine pivots from side to side. Don't forget to lubricate below the engine at the bottom or you'll be sorry. On the engine I like to use Boeshield T1.
If I run in freshwater, do I still need a degreaser?
Depends on how dirty the engine is. If it's pretty clean, then no, just a quick rinse down should be fine. In freshwater, you might not even have to worry so much about it! What's it look like under your cowling?
So, we are going to clean the "actual" engine in stead of what, the "virtual" engine?
He means instead of just the external cowl.
How often in general?
Just as often as you get them this dirty, most people don't use the engines enough to get this dirty but over a few years.
@@BornAgainBoating Thanks for the reply! Great voice by the way. You could go pro with that alone.
Great video mate 👍
Thank you!
hi brother i was wondering which outboard mechanic school your Recommend im 21 and wanting to become a marine mechanic
Hello! Well that depends. I went to MMI and it was a pretty good school, but it cost $35,000! So, if you don't have the money, I don't really recommend you going into $40K in debt. Instead, you can go a different route, which is the route that I took to get into my first real shop.
What you want to do is look around your area at all the marina's and dealerships that are close to you. Then go in 10-15 minutes before they open on Monday and see if they could use some help. Some of them will probably say no because you don't have any experience, but you just do that to all of them and do it each week until one of them gives you a job. Then once you get into one of the shops. Try and make friends with the oldest Technician there and just listen to everything they say! Try and do what they say too, make sure you are teachable and willing to work, listening to the way they tell you to do the job. Fast forward a couple years and you'll be a great Marine Technician making good money, going to school and getting manufacture certified!
Good advice that sounds like it's spoken from experience.
can the same prosses be used to clean an inboard-outboard
Yes, but just watch the spray on the electrical stuff and the air intakes
Great video guys. I know we may be a minority down here in the Southeast, but can you do one for stern drive operator's?
Don't really see enough of them to do videos on them lol otherwise we would!
SaltAway and T9 Boeshield
T9 is amazing stuff!