@@SB-qh8ps Only just - thanks for asking: I had a massive Stroke @ 57 that nearly killed me. 5 months in hospital - now I cant do anything mechanical only teach good tips - in a wheelchair i can't roll , so value what others take for granted etc.Thanks Trev New Zealand😊.
Seth H How many racing records are held by Mercury outboards? Quite a few, and Honda and Yamaha can’t come close. Sure, racing engines don’t last nearly as long. My 2.5l 280hp needs more maintenance than most, but every pass it gets hit with a 300hp shot of nitrous. Now, I do have a 1960’s Merc 60hp that is on my small fishing boat and it has over 7,000 hours, still running strong. Never changed anything but water pumps, spark plugs and once a trim relay. My grandfather used it every day for more than 20 years, then my dad used it for another decade before I got it. I don’t have a problem with any brand of outboard, because I’ve had good luck with all of them. Even Chrysler/Force. Although, I will admit that the Evinrude/Johnson 60-75hp 3 cylinder engines are my favorite for smaller boats.
Adam R yeah but Yamaha isint in the racing industry they are more about reliability, but gee 7000 hours??, wow incredible, we have 4000 hours on our Yamaha, no problems yet! Just like you said spark, impeller, and we do the lower unit oil change every year
Seth H You were the one calling Mercury outboards crap. I’m just pointing out facts that prove otherwise. I’ve seen plenty Honda’s and Yamahas that didn’t make it too 100 hours before having major problems. Everyone turns out a few lemons. Also, some people try to use racing engines on their fishing boats, abusing the engine leading to a short life. Every time you see a big center console boat with 2 to 6 R series outboards on the back, you are looking at a boat where the owner wanted to show off his money, rather than picking an engine that was made for the job. Most of the “bad” engines I’ve seen were abused in such a manner. Weather it be people trying to troll with a racing engine (what kills most big racing Mercs) or trying to treat a lower rpm work engine like a high rpm racing engine (what seems to kill most of the Yami’s and Honda’s) it mainly comes down to people picking the wrong engine for the application.
Adam R yeah, but mercury warranty is 2-3 years, Yamaha 3-6 year warranty, to me that says enough about reliability. racing I’ll gladly give that to mercury, but for me and my little Jon boat I don’t need racing engines and high maintenance motors, just a reliable motor, with my 6 year warranty, but like you said there are cases were mercury would be the better engine, like racing boats
Just started giving my old Yamaha 8B 677 from 1983 some love because i am getting a boat. It has been laying in storage for my entire life that i can remember and fired right up after two pulls, just waiting for some parts to get here.
You’ve really inspired me watching your channel. Can you come out with a list of your favorite motors? In terms of maybe durability, reliability, and bang for your buck? And one on how to detail a motor? I would love to see that and I’m sure others would as well.
At my job over the summer we managed to break 8 different engines in 5 weeks which included a Nissan marine (new), Jhonson (old), Mercury( new-ish), Suzuki (old), Honda(old), Tohatsu (old), another Suzuki(old), and another Tohatsu (brand new). (None of which were a Yamaha)
I traded a guy for a 1969 Sears row boat with a 1969 Evinrude. I'm trying to get it ready for the Indian River here in Florida, but I'm not sure when it will be.
I'm watching this and can't believe it, my p o s 15 gamefisher is down and can only dream about having a Yamaha and here you guys are kicking the living crap out of a working motor ,,this beer virus is having a strong affect on you guys ,
It was Harder to Watch the First time, Now it's just "Wow" Unbelievable! Can't Wait for Your Next Video! I Could use That on my 14ft Montgomery Ward Flat Bottom!
Dude... That's great RUclips content LOL Love it. I wish I had you up here in Maine to help me troubleshoot my Mercury 90 on our family boat. Want to get the kids out tubing!! Nothing else to do with all this Covid junk.
My names Gavin I’ve watched your videos for years and it has inspired me to buy my own boat I have one now but I really want a good motor I can’t find a Yamaha anywhere used I really wanna buy a 25 or 30 hp Yamaha off of you I doubt you’ll even see my comment but if you do please consider it I live in a group home boating is my only happiness and freedom
This Video is pure pain if you would kill for a motor like this haha. Already looking forward for the Mercury giveaway =) keep going on i really love your content
I’ve been looking for one of those mercury 9,9 (the newer one though but still 2 stroke) and i actually cant find any. Its the same with the 9.8 2 stroke Tohatsu’s, the red one. Probably because they’re so good u never need to sell them
Hello boat guy i have a question. I have a 1989 yamaha pro 50 that will not stay running all fuel components have been replaced with new and carbs rebuilt can ya help
@thatboatguy it would be a dream come true if I could get that mercury motor I’ve been trying to get a motor for my boat but I just can’t find a used one that is cheep enough for me. I’m just saying if I get that motor I want you to know it would for sure be put to use because I love fishing I just don’t have a way to get around on the water.
this was an absolute love hate video i hated that you abused the crap outta that motor but the fact that it still runs great is astonishing.. and that merc looks sexy!
I have an 80s 15hp mariner (yamaha) its piston seized up. I used this motor growing up on a mirrocraft v hull for many many years. Do you have a engine block and pistons that i could use to get it running again? Everything else in mine works. I brought it out of storage 5 years ago fired right up and thought it was 2 stroke mix i was using.... it was not! Let me know id make a trip over if the price is right. I live in central florida. East of orlando. Thanks.
I just picked up a 87 Evinrude 2.5 Hp for a small fishing boat. Do you know what oil ratio it is? Also I don’t see a pee hole for water discharge. There is a spot on the lower unit that exhaust comes out it looks like it is kinda misting out of there. Do you know if this is ok? Thanks
The girl is like”why did I come with these 2 yahoo’s” 😩. But I love every minute of this torture. Just tell your friends not to smoke during filming, it’s not cool.
@thatboatguy Just bought a 2019 Yamaha F50. Any tips and trix for the engine? Heard u can remove a "plug" in the intake to make it a F60 ? Have ju done it?
That’s a generous offer giving up that motor. I have a working boat so I won’t participate, but I hope it ends up making some deserving person very happy.
Hello my lights come on, but nothing else. New battery or fully charge battery. It’s electric, because the motor won’t go up and down or turn over. It’s a 50 hp Yamaha. Any ideas?
Hey I have a question. I have a 20hp Mercury 4 stroke and when it is under load, like for example getting on plane or I have 3 people on the boat the motor seems to "skip" like as seen at 17:53 but runs perfectly the rest of the time. Is this normal or do I have an issue?
Appreciate your videos I have learned a ton. Question for you Im wondering if this has ever happened to you. I have 25 hp yamaha. I changed the impeller. Put it back together and when i went to start it thought it was in neutral and it was in Forward. Now its stuck in forward and i can't get the shift rod to go up or down.
Great video!!! The good ole boys! 🎣. I’m actually going tomorrow to check a used 16ft Jon boat with 2002 a mercury 6hp four stroke and hopefully is in good condition. Anything I should look for on the motor and for the boat? The guy is selling for his dad and he doesn’t know anything about boats and neither do I.
If this isn’t the best ad for Yamaha, I don’t know what is
That poor engine just wants to be your friend I feel so bad for it
😥☹
Thats how i think
Same
Bruh mainly everything has to go through this plus they can be cheap and still run
You just made me sad
Craigslist users be like: Barely used mint condition 3900 obo
ItsSimko this deserves more likes
lol
@@SB-qh8ps And the motor some respect - some can't afford one - "Americas Funniest Vedios" etc .Trev NZ 😑.. .
@@trevking3772 u good?
@@SB-qh8ps Only just - thanks for asking: I had a massive Stroke @ 57 that nearly killed me. 5 months in hospital - now I cant do anything mechanical only teach good tips - in a wheelchair i can't roll , so value what others take for granted etc.Thanks Trev New Zealand😊.
Whistling Diesel is that you?
How to Honda I was thinking the same thing
Seriously!!
Nah WD is a bigger moron
Its his brother lol
I was thinking the same, he should just change his name to smokin two stroke
Was this hard to watch for anyone else😭😪
King Junah yes, yes it was 😢
Me too. Sad to see. Atleast sell it and give money for d needy if u dont want it
Sad to see, to much time on their hands, boys, boys
King Junah yeah bro I would use it for my flat
Yes
Quarantine life is getting to everyone it seems
I’m glad I live in the country imagine being in a patients in cities
Aka the broke life im suprised i still have $ to be on the internet
While watching I kept asking myself why the heck my outboard fails all the time. Maybe I need to set it on fire.
🤣
prolly justa carb clean
CL: Slightly used, always winterized, ready to go! Just don't have time for it anymore.
I just watched 19 minutes of Florida man getting the job done
Living in an area with snakes and spiders I was expecting something to jump out at you when you pulled the blanket off the motors.
what did that yamaha do to you guys
Being a reliable and long lasting motor, smh who wants that? We all want the crappy junk mercs right?
Seth H How many racing records are held by Mercury outboards? Quite a few, and Honda and Yamaha can’t come close. Sure, racing engines don’t last nearly as long. My 2.5l 280hp needs more maintenance than most, but every pass it gets hit with a 300hp shot of nitrous. Now, I do have a 1960’s Merc 60hp that is on my small fishing boat and it has over 7,000 hours, still running strong. Never changed anything but water pumps, spark plugs and once a trim relay. My grandfather used it every day for more than 20 years, then my dad used it for another decade before I got it. I don’t have a problem with any brand of outboard, because I’ve had good luck with all of them. Even Chrysler/Force. Although, I will admit that the Evinrude/Johnson 60-75hp 3 cylinder engines are my favorite for smaller boats.
Adam R yeah but Yamaha isint in the racing industry they are more about reliability, but gee 7000 hours??, wow incredible, we have 4000 hours on our Yamaha, no problems yet! Just like you said spark, impeller, and we do the lower unit oil change every year
Seth H You were the one calling Mercury outboards crap. I’m just pointing out facts that prove otherwise. I’ve seen plenty Honda’s and Yamahas that didn’t make it too 100 hours before having major problems. Everyone turns out a few lemons. Also, some people try to use racing engines on their fishing boats, abusing the engine leading to a short life. Every time you see a big center console boat with 2 to 6 R series outboards on the back, you are looking at a boat where the owner wanted to show off his money, rather than picking an engine that was made for the job. Most of the “bad” engines I’ve seen were abused in such a manner. Weather it be people trying to troll with a racing engine (what kills most big racing Mercs) or trying to treat a lower rpm work engine like a high rpm racing engine (what seems to kill most of the Yami’s and Honda’s) it mainly comes down to people picking the wrong engine for the application.
Adam R yeah, but mercury warranty is 2-3 years, Yamaha 3-6 year warranty, to me that says enough about reliability. racing I’ll gladly give that to mercury, but for me and my little Jon boat I don’t need racing engines and high maintenance motors, just a reliable motor, with my 6 year warranty, but like you said there are cases were mercury would be the better engine, like racing boats
Painful to watch that Yammy get abused so bad, but it showcases how though it really is!
Every Yamaha can pass the test
Boyzs !
@@king579pro7 not the newer ones
Man if that doesn’t show how well built and reliable these Yamaha 2-Strokes are, I don’t know what will. That is incredible.
I absolutely could use a small engine , me and my 6 year son are building up a jon boat for the st.Johns River.
Watch the end of the video
ThatBoatGuy I did and can’t wait for that video
Man that thing is like a timex its takes a licken and keeps on a ticking
I hope you win it.
Jason Z hope you get it
I have a 1998 25 2 stroke that has never ever missed a beat. And it hasn’t been serviced religiously either. Absolute tanks.
Just started giving my old Yamaha 8B 677 from 1983 some love because i am getting a boat. It has been laying in storage for my entire life that i can remember and fired right up after two pulls, just waiting for some parts to get here.
That lower unit looks to be in great shape. I will be sure to warm up my 2 stroke that way
4:42 : the definition of me and the bois
I have an Yamaha 8hp 2stroke and it refuses to die. Great video
You’ve really inspired me watching your channel. Can you come out with a list of your favorite motors? In terms of maybe durability, reliability, and bang for your buck? And one on how to detail a motor? I would love to see that and I’m sure others would as well.
That damn thing sure is tough!! Will be watching for the next video about the Mercury 9.9.
15 with a 9.9 hood hahaha.
Pull the head and lets see those cylinder bores.
Clearly fine by the comp test, shocking
Never ever thought it would last the tests ! Overheating it 3 times and hydrolocking it my god there unreal engines !!!
At my job over the summer we managed to break 8 different engines in 5 weeks which included a Nissan marine (new), Jhonson (old), Mercury( new-ish), Suzuki (old), Honda(old), Tohatsu (old), another Suzuki(old), and another Tohatsu (brand new).
(None of which were a Yamaha)
how did you manage to do that? run with no oil?
7:22 nice civic you got there.
I thought this was a click bait, but I was wrong. U didn't disappoint me 😂
Dang I wouldn’t do that to my engine, but I’m sure it’ll hold up just fine. Love my Yamaha, have a 50 hp 2 stroke. Yet to have an issue with it.
“Awe it’s so sad what he did to that motor” at least it’s not whistlin diesel destroying a $100k truck lol
I’m So Glad To See The Guys Doing That To The Motor
Incomplete test. Needs to be thrown off the Skyway bridge. Then you'd have a test!
FlyMeAirplane no and throw it down the Mariana Trench and let it sit there for 5 years
Nice Video! keep up the good work
Cant wait! Love that merc 9.9. Would give me a great excuse to head down to florida and visit the family too.
Dang that thing has been to help and back and still kicking Dam strong motor
There was a great scene in the Movie *The Deep* with 2 guys battling each other using an outboard motor amongst other items.
Providing the best original content as always👌😂
Good thing you know how to fix them up!! Great vid It made my day especially that comment about quarantine life getting to everyone lmao!!
Your neighbors must love you running motors
That is one tuff ass little motor holy crap
I traded a guy for a 1969 Sears row boat with a 1969 Evinrude. I'm trying to get it ready for the Indian River here in Florida, but I'm not sure when it will be.
And back on Facebook Marketplace it goes...
Exactly. Thats why i only buy new nowadays.
“Runs great! Low hours. Only used once.”
What’s the best fishing pole set up for the Florida intercostal water way? Like bate, line hooks, Lures, Etc.
I'm watching this and can't believe it, my p o s 15 gamefisher is down and can only dream about having a Yamaha and here you guys are kicking the living crap out of a working motor ,,this beer virus is having a strong affect on you guys ,
That motor had enough of life after it stopped running on the beach the first time 😂
It was Harder to Watch the First time, Now it's just "Wow" Unbelievable!
Can't Wait for Your Next Video!
I Could use That on my 14ft Montgomery Ward Flat Bottom!
That's some ballsy stuff right there man!
Man feel sorry for the motor and hear in Fiji we crying to own a motor but any way great video.
That's awesome. Keep up the good work.
awesome video man loved it
Totally down for a new engine!!! Awesome video man.
Dude... That's great RUclips content LOL Love it. I wish I had you up here in Maine to help me troubleshoot my Mercury 90 on our family boat. Want to get the kids out tubing!! Nothing else to do with all this Covid junk.
Best video yet
Can you make a video on how to Convert a small outboard engine from tiller to remote
I couldn't help but wonder, how far up the beach your Jon Boat would have gone if you had the same coating on the bottom as your Air Boat.
Missed the part 1 but that engine is really good😄
Can you make a video with the exhaust plate removed, so we can see the sides of the pistons?
That was sick dude!!🤘🤘
The neighbors must love you guys. Haha!
The BEST videos around.....
Awesome video.. How durable are the 4stroke 9.9 Yamahas? I just got an 86 running pretty good
My names Gavin I’ve watched your videos for years and it has inspired me to buy my own boat I have one now but I really want a good motor I can’t find a Yamaha anywhere used I really wanna buy a 25 or 30 hp Yamaha off of you I doubt you’ll even see my comment but if you do please consider it I live in a group home boating is my only happiness and freedom
Good on you Eric for giving away an outboard as you dont have to. You have a big heart hope you reach 100k subs mate 👍🇦🇺
This it the best Yamaha ad ever. The ultimate torture test
This Video is pure pain if you would kill for a motor like this haha. Already looking forward for the Mercury giveaway =) keep going on i really love your content
Hey man! Been a fan for a while now. Is there some way to get in touch with you regarding a restoration project we want to do?
I’ve been looking for one of those mercury 9,9 (the newer one though but still 2 stroke) and i actually cant find any. Its the same with the 9.8 2 stroke Tohatsu’s, the red one. Probably because they’re so good u never need to sell them
have a 9.8hp i'm selling
RI Outboards I just got a suzuki 6hp which I’ll stick to for the summer but thanks anyways!
Hello boat guy i have a question. I have a 1989 yamaha pro 50 that will not stay running all fuel components have been replaced with new and carbs rebuilt can ya help
Why would you do that if you could sell it (at least on the local facebook page)
You guys are crazy. I love it.😎
@thatboatguy it would be a dream come true if I could get that mercury motor I’ve been trying to get a motor for my boat but I just can’t find a used one that is cheep enough for me. I’m just saying if I get that motor I want you to know it would for sure be put to use because I love fishing I just don’t have a way to get around on the water.
You should try running it on straight gas and no premix
this was an absolute love hate video i hated that you abused the crap outta that motor but the fact that it still runs great is astonishing.. and that merc looks sexy!
From which year is it?? So that I will not have any problems with them.
12:56 she’s prolly like wtf are these dudes on
I have an 80s 15hp mariner (yamaha) its piston seized up. I used this motor growing up on a mirrocraft v hull for many many years. Do you have a engine block and pistons that i could use to get it running again? Everything else in mine works.
I brought it out of storage 5 years ago fired right up and thought it was 2 stroke mix i was using.... it was not! Let me know id make a trip over if the price is right.
I live in central florida. East of orlando.
Thanks.
Aren't Mariners made by mercury?
@@abolishguncontrollaws5689
Not the early ones. The later ones were made by mercury.
I just picked up a 87 Evinrude 2.5 Hp for a small fishing boat. Do you know what oil ratio it is? Also I don’t see a pee hole for water discharge. There is a spot on the lower unit that exhaust comes out it looks like it is kinda misting out of there. Do you know if this is ok? Thanks
I have a 1968 9.5 hp evinrude on a 10ft by 4.5ft alluminum boat and will only push it ant 9mph is that abt right or should I be getting more
The girl is like”why did I come with these 2 yahoo’s” 😩.
But I love every minute of this torture. Just tell your friends not to smoke during filming, it’s not cool.
Where is the outher video that you can win a engine.
I realy need one for my small rib.
This is like the whistlin diesel but of boat motors
@thatboatguy Just bought a 2019 Yamaha F50. Any tips and trix for the engine? Heard u can remove a "plug" in the intake to make it a F60 ? Have ju done it?
That’s a generous offer giving up that motor. I have a working boat so I won’t participate, but I hope it ends up making some deserving person very happy.
Please i would like u to talk about HIDEA outboard..its a new name but it seems durable..please do a test
I think that is my old 15! I sold it to Eric and I recognize the broken flywheel cover. I'm sure he has lots of them.
spdracr1, she’s done a good job. No, not a good one. A spectacular one.
Hello
my lights come on, but nothing else. New battery or fully charge battery.
It’s electric, because the motor won’t go up and down or turn over. It’s a 50 hp Yamaha. Any ideas?
I seen your durability test I can’t believe how much compression that motor had after all that
“Yamaha 15hp outboard, low hour gently used. Asking 1200”
Appropriate title: Florida men at their best :P
In their prime**
How much you want for one of those 8 outboard motors
what exact model is that boat guy ? and year of make
Great video’s, I’ve got a 1986 Yamaha 70 just started overheating at low rpms, new impeller and thermostat same issue still. Any ideas?
Scott Souva, I’d say maybe a pipe issue. Maybe a leak. Haven’t had any problems with my inboard and it’s impeller.
Hey I have a question. I have a 20hp Mercury 4 stroke and when it is under load, like for example getting on plane or I have 3 people on the boat the motor seems to "skip" like as seen at 17:53 but runs perfectly the rest of the time. Is this normal or do I have an issue?
Top IOS its a 2017 carbureted (not EFI)
Appreciate your videos I have learned a ton. Question for you Im wondering if this has ever happened to you. I have 25 hp yamaha. I changed the impeller. Put it back together and when i went to start it thought it was in neutral and it was in Forward. Now its stuck in forward and i can't get the shift rod to go up or down.
Chad Dame, maybe the shifter cable.
You didn’t put it back together properly. Not suppose to be in forward when putting back together
What smaller engine with controls would you recommend im looking for a 20 to 30hp for my 14ft aluminum boat
I'm gonna go fishing for everyone who's stuck at the house.
Mark Powers, I’ll second that. I’ll also take out my boat in honor of all the stay at home friends.
Pretty durable! Edit: next time do a large motor maybe a 120 or something.
Great video!!! The good ole boys! 🎣. I’m actually going tomorrow to check a used 16ft Jon boat with 2002 a mercury 6hp four stroke and hopefully is in good condition. Anything I should look for on the motor and for the boat? The guy is selling for his dad and he doesn’t know anything about boats and neither do I.
How expensive is to rebuild the cylinders on a Yamaha 99 2 stroke
Try to do the same test, but with an evinrude 521
thats one tough little motor
I just stopped by to read the inevitable angry comments!
So it normal to destoy a outboard engine?
@@vacuumpowered6119 Yes, totally normal!
Well destroy your engine then if u have one