2001 LS2000 boat in just as cold of climate here. Happy to say my winterization is as follows: clean boat, fill tank full, add Seafoam, run engines for a few minutes on water hose, add one gallon of RV type antifreeze to each and run engines for 30 seconds, roll into garage, attach battery tender, wait for late Fall.
Thanks for sharing your how to knowledge. It is going to be a big help. We are selling our I/O boat and will be replacing it with a Yamaha. Thanks to your videos I will look like a jet boat pro from day one. Your videos are great !
Nice, I wish you would have taped this 4 years ago. I got hose vice clamps at harbor freight. I use them when I flush the engines. Also I the non toxic antifreeze makes me feel better. I just use a funnel attached to a piece of hose and pour it in while the engine is running.
I think without the pressure of a pump the antifreeze will only seek the lowest points of the internals. Its probably overkill what I do anyway but just a thought.
My previous owner of my boat did it with just the hose and gravity also. I did it that way also but it reved up the engine some hoping that would increase flow. However I like the pump way and will be doing it this way in the future!!
Can you recommend some vise grips? Looked for rubber jawed extended type but with no luck. Been a little unsure about pinching off that line and messing it up, but that seems very smart to keep that tool around if one engine isn't working. Thanks!
Paul, since the filming of this video I have been using the middle size of these: a.co/d/gLx0TKZ They work great and will not damage the hose. Here for any questions, thanks for watching!
fantastic video, Leon and Ken. I live close to NY and have owned a 2010 SX210 for 5 years and then just moved up to a 2016 AR240, but still have several questions. Do you recommend changing the oil and the spark plugs before or after winter? I have found that leaving the old plugs in but changing the oil in both the fall and again in the spring has led to great performance year over year. And what are the oil types and oil filter stock #'s on your 1812 cc engine? Also, do you recommend changing the fuel filter every five years or sooner? Do you recommend putting antifreeze in the boat's drainage areas (like the plug near the gas tank) or running anti-freeze through the bilge pump? Also, do you remove the battery from the boat? What do you wipe your seats down with-- this is important since we don't want mildew building up over the winter on those seats as well. And how do you grease the cables-- you mentioned this in your video but didn't explain how to do this. Overall, fantastic and comprehensive coverage. Great job! Cheers, Andy (Old Saybrook, CT)
Hey Andy, glad you liked the video. Trying to be informative while having some fun. First things first. Do you guys still have that great little restaurant "Rosemary and Sage" over in Old Saybrook? Now for your questions. Everyone has their own theory with oil. Some say not to let dirty oil sit all Winter, others say just change it in the Spring so its fresh for the season. I don't think it matters that much since we don't have too long of a season here to really degrade the oil that much. I change mine every Spring and put about 30 hours or so on the boat over the Summer, thats all. I think changing it twice a year is overkill, but thats me. I change the plugs every Spring as well which by looking at the old ones is overkill since they look just fine when I pull them out. For oil I currently use the Royal Purple marine synthetic which is supposed to even be better than Mobil 1. I never changed the fuel filter, my boats only 3 years old. I also never used antifreeze in the bilge areas. I keep my boat really dry even in the bilge areas and it does not seem to get any water in there over the winter. I always remove the battery from the boat and store it in my basement on a battery tender trickle charger. Spray nine cleaner works great for cleaning the vinyl, best I've used. The key to reducing mildew is proper ventilation. If you have a ventilated cover and leave all plugs open and seats propped open you should be fine. Good luck and safe boating!
Hey Cap’n Leon. Great vid, just 1 ask, can you add link here to buy the “$15 Harbor Freight water pump” @5:15 you highlight. Cant seem to find it on their website. Any info on the item would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Andy, looks like they might not carry it any longer. This one should work fine, thanks for your compliments and thanks for watching! a.co/d/8evc27f
Captain Leon I have viewed all of your videos several times. They are Informative and entertaining. I have just purchased a 2017 SX190 and will be putting it in the water next spring. You mention that the boat was washed and waxed, I was wondering what products you use / recommend. You might want to consider a video on the process. Everything I have seen so far seems to be produced by companies touting their own products. Also when fogging the motor in the video you shut down before the motor quit. What was the indicator you used to complete the process? Thanks for the videos.
Hey Pete, thanks for watching my videos. Congrats on your purchase of an awesome boat, you will love it. To be honest I never invested too much into the type of wax, until recently. I researched some, since I'm ready to give the boat another coat. I decided on Maguires Flagship Premium Marine. Not sure if its any better than the rest, but I like the container it comes in...lol. For washing it I just use regular car wash soap and a boat brush. As far as the fogging goes, normally you can cough out the motor with heavy application of fogging spray. Not this thing, it keeps running no matter what.Must be a really good computer making adjustments in the EFI. Considering this, I just gave it what I could and shut it down. Hope that helps, safe boating!
Thanks for the information. Fortunately I don't have to winterize this year. As part of the sale the dealer agreed to store the boat until spring. I'm really looking forward to it, I lost my last boat in 1991 during Hurricane Bob. We will be on a lake in Massachusetts, so salt water shouldn't be an issue. After watching your videos I am very comfortable in servicing the boat myself. As a school teacher I have to say that your work is top quality instruction. Thanks again. Pete
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Leon ... have you had any luck syphoning fuel out of the boat ? i cant for life of me get it starting going through fill line , perhaps maybe straigh out the top of tank ? ..im thinking for a long trip an empty tank would be much easier on the tow . thnx
@@demolaj1 There is probably an anti-siphon screen within the fuel fill. Don't mess with it, not worth it. Gasoline weighs 6lb.s per gallon. 30 gallons of onboard fuel only weighs 180lbs. This will not make a difference in towing.
I follow your instructions and all good, until I remember the access plugs, they were full of salt water, I let it out and it went all out below.I used a teflon silicon spray on the plugs and they went in nicer than coming out. My question-do I need to do anything more? While the salt water drained down below once I pul the plugs out of my 2020 AR240 do I need to do anything else, is there an area than needs now rinsing since the salt water when down? Thanks Captain your videos are informative and quite funny (good NYC style humor) hope to connect with you some time if you organize a Mid Atlantic get together, I am in Maryland and loved your video through the NYC channels and the Hudson. Greetings to your family!
Hey Tom, thanks for watching, I changed my oil in the spring although many folks say it's better to do in the fall and get rid of the dirty oil. My oil never gets too dirty so I like to just leave it and change it in the spring to start the season with new fresh oil. Subscribe to my channel and check out my other video "Preparing for Spring".
The OEM bilge pump in my Yamaha cycles on every 3 minutes testing for water while the switch is on. I'm confident that there is no water in there to be concerned about freezing in the Winter. Glad you like the video! Thanks.
Capt Leon, do you still use the wine cork trick to get airflow under the seats? If you do, do you also do it during the season while the boat isn't in use? I like the idea and will try it out myself.
Hey Steve, I still use it everytime I put the boat away for long term storage, which is all winter long here in NY. During the summer like now I don't bother as the boat is used around once a week. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
Hey Kevin, thanks for watching! Here is the link to the antifreeze. I'm sure any will do as most of it runs out anyway. Just make sure its Non-Toxic. west-marine---50-f-engine-water-system-antifreeze-gallon--499848
Your videos are highly informative with correct information, unlike some videos out there. I have one question, I don't see the pump you used available at HF. I do see a 264GPH Pond Pump that looks to have a hose adapter to use directly to the boat. Would this work? My other concern is if the pressure would be too much for the boat. Thanks again, happy boating!
Thanks Morgan for the kind words. I'm not quite sure what the maximum pressure should be for pumping in the antifreeze. I know that since it is designed for a garden hose to connect when flushing the engine, then 60psi should be no problem since thats what most homes have at their water spicket. I wouldn't worry to much about it since while underway the jet pump is pumping seawater through the system at a significantly higher pressure with no issues. Some guys use one of those drill pumps, but they are difficult to operate. Good luck
Thanks for the prompt response. That's kinda what I was thinking regarding the boat's native pump pressure system. Whatever short hose system Yamaha used at the flush port to get to the circulation system probably would handle a pond pump I would think. There might even be a regulator on that pump even, which would ease some worries. I'll have to get down to HF and see.
No, not really. If you do it right and let the engine warm up good on just the hose, then the thermostat is open allowing the water to flow to the upper section of the engine. The pressure and volume of antifreeze leaving the bucket is not quite strong enough to make it to all these areas and out the flow indicator too. If the engine is cold and the thermostat is closed, then it might.
Thank you, I purchased a 500 gph bilge pump running 12 V and hooked it to the cigarette lighter it worked really well but little nervous as it wasn't coming out through the tell tale, I purchased a much stronger electric sump pump from a home improvement store, running on 110 v and it didn't show in the tell tale either, The good news when i tried the second time i hooked up the motor to the hose to get the engine warmed up and it spewed out pink antifreeze when it started. For anyone else trying this i would recommend the sump pump as i could get one where i could connect a hose directly to it and not go through the pain of having to try and find an adapter to fit a bilge pump to the garden hose
Hey Dean, thanks for the kind words! I use the white shipping cover that first came with my boat when delivered. If you did not receive one from your dealer, or you bought used, try ebay. They make great Winter covers. I store outside in the cold, ice and snow. Thanks for watching!
closing all the plugs while in season would cause pooling from any splashing on boat , i would think you would want the water to all flow back to the bildge
Hey Jay, my boat is usually dry, but if I see water I would let it drain out by opening the plugs. I have since discovered some fine channels that the water can move from place to place, the back of the ski locker for example. There is a space there that water flows into the gas tank area even with the plug closed.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore i just bought a sx240 and had it out in hudson on saturday ... we hit a wave that got in bow and water went down ski locker through gas tank compartmnet all way to bilge ... i think thats the way go
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore season almost over .. next week will be a washout with thhis storm heading up coast ... would you ever trailer you boat down to florida ? i am thinking about it for next summer
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore i was just on Lake George 3 weeks ago , water is crystal clear amazing actually ... some bass fishing out there too ... Nice day on water with the Fam . its a big lake as you may already know ... some spot up to 200' deep
How important is it to clamp that hose off. I didn’t know about that and just filled my bucket with pump and ran about 3 gallons through. I had antifreeze coming out the holes on the side of the boat where the water usually comes out so I thought that meant I was good. I have a 2021 sx195 so I assume it’s the same.
Hey Chris, you’re good, no worries. Clamping off the hose keeps the antifreeze from just spilling back out the intake screen and allows more of it to make it into the engine. Sounds like you got enough through.
Why fog intake then run it again. That seems like would all go away when you run it. Make more sense to do when clearing antifreeze. Then it would stay in intake while doing plug holes.
Hey William, yes the engine should be shut down while the fogging oil is being introduced into the air intake. Some say it's even best to get the engine to cough and stall during the oil's application. Timing it with the antifreeze pumping in an be tough, but not a perfect science. I wouldn't re-start the engine after applying the fogging oil. In my video we go the extra step of shooting oil into the cylinders directly my removing the plugs, we then give it a quick turn to cycle the pistons up and down to distribute the oil, then re-insert the plugs. Hope that helps.
HI, Enjoyed your video. My SR210 have been on land for 3 month now and today I let the gravity do the work Wintherizing my two engines. My question is - do I really need to start up the engine - as I clealy saw the fluid comming out below ? Best Regards ;-) Thomas
+Thomas Ludvigsen Tom, because exhaust components get so hot and unlike a car the components are surrounded by fiberglass and enclosed, they need to be cooled. So some of your cooling water enters your exhaust for this purpose. On all of these boats and PWC too, you are to never introduce and water or antifreeze with the engine off as it is technically possible for it to back up the exhaust path and drop into your cylinders through the exhaust valves. This could be the end of your engine. If you just gravity fed antifreeze with the engine off then more than likely it just flowed right out the jet pump causing no damage, but also providing no benefit either. I'm assuming you did not clamp off the intake hose as we demonstrated in the video. At this point just leave it be as you're fine I'm sure. Considering Yamaha does not mention antifreeze at all, and that simply blowing out the engine with a few revs, with no water attached, is enough for Winter storage, you're good to go.
What kind of pump is that for the anti-freeze? Is there another method if I can't find pump? Do you leave your boat outside all winter? Doesn't the melting snow seep thru the cover? Do you use a water proof cover?
Hey Joseph, I will answer your questions in the order asked. The pump I got at Harbor Freight for around $15. I modified it with some clamps to connect to the battery, as well as an inline switch. I also bought a hose at home depot to attach to it. The boat is outside all Winter and I use the White Yamaha shipping cover which is felt lined and waterproof. I carefully brush off heavy snow as needed. Hope that helps.
Great video, Thanks. Quick question: 1) how do you get all the water out from the bilge area? I've run it and jacked the boat up but I can still see water when I level out the boat? Thanks again
I have at times used a Shop-vac to reach deep into the bilge area through the access hatches under the swim deck. Try using a flash light if you can't see deep in there. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Hi Captain, one question. Last week I put my sx195 into storage after following your guidance on how to winterize. One question, I just realized that I forgot to rev the engine after flushing with antifreeze. I went back to watch your video and I can’t tell if you rev’d the engine to blow out the anti freeze or not. Is this a step that I must do or since the antifreeze won’t freeze like water it will not cause an issue? Thanks for the feedback
@@moreyrd1 I don't think you have anything to worry about. Revving the engine blows out excess water from the exhaust system which uses water to cool the exhaust. There is always some water left in there and even that causes no issues in freezing temperatures. The fact that you have introduced some antifreeze but neglected to blow it out, should be fine. The antifreeze in the engine block drains out on it's own regardless, so it's just the exhaust where some fluids remain. No worries.
You put the plugs back in. Any reason not to change them now? What do you do to dewinterize in the spring? Do you tourqe the plugs or just hand tighten?
After starting up the engine in the Spring and burning off any residual fogging oil, then I change the plugs. You can torque to specs, but I do it by feel now and don't overtighten. Watch my other videos for preparing for Summer. Safe boating.
Hey Thomas, you may have noticed when running your engine on the garden hose how much water comes out from the center of the jet pump. That water is back flowing out, and is excess beyond what is being pushed throughout the engine. If you don't clamp off the intake line a good amount of the antifreeze will just back flow and out the jet pump, vs. being pushed up into the engine. If your pump device does not apply enough pressure most antifreeze may end up flowing right out. Clamping the intake line prevents this from happening.
Hey chappy, not sure where in NY you are. Here on Long Island there are only two dealers I know of. One is out east called Mariners Cove and the other is in Nassau County, called Whaleneck Marine. I bought mine from Whaleneck, unfortunately most people find dissatisfaction with their dealers. I was pretty happy with mine, but then my salesperson left the business and I felt like I lost my connection. Good luck to you.
How do you know how much fogging oil to use? I have seen other videos that show fogging until the engine cuts off, worried I would do that and than not be able to restart in order to burp it.(You don't burp it in the video but you say you do it)....Thanks much!
I have been unable to get the engine to stall regardless of how much fogging oil I inject, it just keeps running. But usually they say to choke the engine out with it. Don't be afraid, it will restart regardless.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore I did it and got a lot of smoke, I presume all that fogging oil LOL, checked with the dealer and said its normal, in fact the guy said, "Drowned it in the >>>>stuff" Yamalube fogging oil...LOL
Leon Adler thanks so much Leon, I‘m a novice to jet boats and motors and I really enjoy those beginner tutorials! greetings from the city of frankfurt in germany
Hi Leona, All the antifreeze just comes running out when you shut the engine off and remove the clamp on the intake hose at back of engine. You should be using non-toxic antifreeze so as not to harm any animals living outside. I don't know of any way to capture it, other than trying to in a large basin under the jet pump. The followup video to this is here: ruclips.net/video/dgZhjD4ZRes/видео.html
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore I put a tarp under the boat and raise the edges up with 2x4s so it'll make a puddle of antifreeze. I then use the pump to pump it back in the bottle. Prevents the antifreeze from rolling off the driveway and killing my grass!! Also, I put damp-rid in every closed section of the boat to keep things from getting moldy over the winter.
Captain Leon, I will clamp off that seawater coolant intake hose and flush the system with fresh water right at my dock while floating. Thought about installing a valve in the bilge under the swim deck to shut off that intake hose but I'd have to also install an access panel to reach it easier. Any thoughts on that mod?
Sounds like a good idea, assuming you can easily reach it as needed. Would also be helpful to turn off if ever needing a tow to protect the engine from water ingestion. What model boat do you have? Not sure you have seen this other video of mine which may be helpful. ruclips.net/video/WMV89Ua0xAA/видео.html
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore I saw all your videos. I have a 2019 SX190. I'm guessing you are sliding back that intake hose shielding to touch the actual 5/8" rubber hose to clamp off? That's probably the quickest way.
@@greggifford361 exactly. I also have thought about installing a shut off valve instead. Not much room for it though. It certainly would be important to not forget to open it. Check this out, what if there was a way to create a long handle to turn this valve from a foot or so away. If so you may be able to do it from hatch under swim deck easily. www.shop-esp.com/Low-Flow-Control-Valve-P1293.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJv4BRCrARIsAB17JI6XVeFGDdiKpGxYy0LpE5aLx4DSvKaE1vXW73RBkWsTfGr9FkKH-TQaAgdSEALw_wcB
You're very welcome. I'm sure there are other ideas that some others might have as well but what we accomplished in this video should do pretty well for most. Be well, Leon
No, I do not have a fuel water separator. I only fill up at gas stations on land while towing to the ramp. The only other concern for water in the fuel would be due to condensation from sitting for long periods. While putting the boat away for Winter storage, leaving the tank full leaves no room for condensation or concerns over water in the fuel. If you happen to gas up at a marina while on the water, there could be a concern of water getting into their fuel.
Will, its simply a $15 pump that runs on 12volts that has clamps on the wire ends to attach to the boat battery. I took the extra step of installing an inline switch. The rest is just a piece of hose I found from Home Depot that fits the pump, good luck :)
I went to Lowes and got a battery operated one with the hose and a switch all built in from the plumbing department, a bit expensive but worked like a charm and its all together in one pkg $49.99
Mostly financial. At the time of purchase in 2014 the higher end 19ft. model was like 3-4K more. Most of the differences were aesthetics. For $100 I added the lower swim deck mat, and for a few bucks I added other things. The big difference was the supercharged engine. To gain an extra 3-4 mph at a cost of almost double the fuel burn at WOT was not what I needed. I do over 40 mph with no problem, that is plenty fast on a small boat and the naturally aspirated engine uses just 87 octane. I'm happy with my decision!
Thanks Leon, your info is greatly appreciated. I have a 2019 pontoon boat that I'm not happy with, 90% of the time its just my wife and me. I think we'd get more use from a jet boat. We have a place on the bay in Southern Delaware. It gets pretty shallow in places. PS my son and family live in East Rockaway. Hope I can buy you a beer sometime.
Yup same issue. The pumps do not inject the antifreeze with the force of the garden house, no worries it's getting where it needs to. Most never use antifreeze and are fine as well. To some extent it's overkill, but why not, for the few bucks have piece of mind.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore thanks ! i also wanted to ask what grease you use on your bearings ? do you have disc brakes correct ? i am looking for the best grease high heat rated and water resit ... heard horror stories of highway berings blown out causing axle spindles to get wrecked .
@@demolaj1 I believe that is all Yamaha recommends. It does however mix with fuel and faces the combustion in the cylinders while the engine is running. Squirting it directly into the cylinders with the engine off really coats the cylinder walls to keep it all lubricated for what might be 7 months or so. Just my routine, personal preference.
Probably, but the service manual calls for fogging through the intake while my dealer recommends to coat the internal cylinders and pistons directly. Can't hurt I suppose.
Way too much stress makes me want a jet ski instead of this grey hair maker. "blah blah plah receticles directly" and now part 2 "Am outa heaeea" See "Youzz Laydah" ! I'm ot like a Chinese take out!
Holly chit, this is the most complete Yamaha winterization video on the tube. Thanks so much for making this for us newbies!
2001 LS2000 boat in just as cold of climate here. Happy to say my winterization is as follows: clean boat, fill tank full, add Seafoam, run engines for a few minutes on water hose, add one gallon of RV type antifreeze to each and run engines for 30 seconds, roll into garage, attach battery tender, wait for late Fall.
Very in-depth with great info. He is solid on his knowledge! Thanks for information!
He takes care of his stuff
Thanks, the last half and jokes bout critters made me stay to the end and laugh about how they stay inside with us indoors
Another great DIY. Thanks for showing that anyone can do it themselves.
Thanks for sharing your how to knowledge. It is going to be a big help. We are selling our I/O boat and will be replacing it with a Yamaha. Thanks to your videos I will look like a jet boat pro from day one. Your videos are great !
Thank you for this amazing video, helped me a lot to understand tips and tricks for winterizing my Yamaha 242 in a coooold winter in Miramichi, NB
Been looking into getting a yamaha jet boat, your videos have been really helpful in making up my mind, and answering a lot of my questions
cheers from Jax florida from a former NewYorker we will enjoy it for you guys great job on the topic.
Enjoy Florida and thanks. Hoping to retire down there in the next 8 years or so, boating for 3 months is not enough!
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Clean engine! Glad I'm in NC and don't have to winterize!
If it was possible for David Brenner and Ray Romano to have a love child, it's Ken. Great video guys, and keep up the good work.
What a great video Yamaha should publish this video Great Job
Thanks for the comprehensive video men!! awesome job
Thanks for watching Jamie, hopefully you will enjoy my other videos as well. Check out my whole channel.
Nice, I wish you would have taped this 4 years ago. I got hose vice clamps at harbor freight. I use them when I flush the engines. Also I the non toxic antifreeze makes me feel better. I just use a funnel attached to a piece of hose and pour it in while the engine is running.
I think without the pressure of a pump the antifreeze will only seek the lowest points of the internals. Its probably overkill what I do anyway but just a thought.
My previous owner of my boat did it with just the hose and gravity also. I did it that way also but it reved up the engine some hoping that would increase flow. However I like the pump way and will be doing it this way in the future!!
Very good advice. Saved this video so “I won’t fugetabotit”.
Can you recommend some vise grips? Looked for rubber jawed extended type but with no luck. Been a little unsure about pinching off that line and messing it up, but that seems very smart to keep that tool around if one engine isn't working. Thanks!
Paul, since the filming of this video I have been using the middle size of these: a.co/d/gLx0TKZ They work great and will not damage the hose. Here for any questions, thanks for watching!
you will love it my friend. dont wait too long . Best wishes Happy Holidays
fantastic video, Leon and Ken. I live close to NY and have owned a 2010 SX210 for 5 years and then just moved up to a 2016 AR240, but still have several questions. Do you recommend changing the oil and the spark plugs before or after winter? I have found that leaving the old plugs in but changing the oil in both the fall and again in the spring has led to great performance year over year. And what are the oil types and oil filter stock #'s on your 1812 cc engine? Also, do you recommend changing the fuel filter every five years or sooner? Do you recommend putting antifreeze in the boat's drainage areas (like the plug near the gas tank) or running anti-freeze through the bilge pump? Also, do you remove the battery from the boat? What do you wipe your seats down with-- this is important since we don't want mildew building up over the winter on those seats as well. And how do you grease the cables-- you mentioned this in your video but didn't explain how to do this. Overall, fantastic and comprehensive coverage. Great job! Cheers, Andy (Old Saybrook, CT)
Hey Andy, glad you liked the video. Trying to be informative while having some fun. First things first. Do you guys still have that great little restaurant "Rosemary and Sage" over in Old Saybrook? Now for your questions. Everyone has their own theory with oil. Some say not to let dirty oil sit all Winter, others say just change it in the Spring so its fresh for the season. I don't think it matters that much since we don't have too long of a season here to really degrade the oil that much. I change mine every Spring and put about 30 hours or so on the boat over the Summer, thats all. I think changing it twice a year is overkill, but thats me. I change the plugs every Spring as well which by looking at the old ones is overkill since they look just fine when I pull them out. For oil I currently use the Royal Purple marine synthetic which is supposed to even be better than Mobil 1. I never changed the fuel filter, my boats only 3 years old. I also never used antifreeze in the bilge areas. I keep my boat really dry even in the bilge areas and it does not seem to get any water in there over the winter. I always remove the battery from the boat and store it in my basement on a battery tender trickle charger. Spray nine cleaner works great for cleaning the vinyl, best I've used. The key to reducing mildew is proper ventilation. If you have a ventilated cover and leave all plugs open and seats propped open you should be fine. Good luck and safe boating!
Just bought mine! Thanks for the tips!
No worries, good luck with your boat, you will love it. Here if you need.
Hey Cap’n Leon. Great vid, just 1 ask, can you add link here to buy the “$15 Harbor Freight water pump” @5:15 you highlight. Cant seem to find it on their website. Any info on the item would be greatly appreciated.
Hey Andy, looks like they might not carry it any longer. This one should work fine, thanks for your compliments and thanks for watching! a.co/d/8evc27f
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore great 👍🏽 Thank you.
Great video
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Thanks Jeff, appreciate that.
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I have viewed all of your videos several times. They are Informative and entertaining. I have just purchased a 2017 SX190 and will be putting it in the water next spring. You mention that the boat was washed and waxed, I was wondering what products you use / recommend. You might want to consider a video on the process. Everything I have seen so far seems to be produced by companies touting their own products. Also when fogging the motor in the video you shut down before the motor quit. What was the indicator you used to complete the process?
Thanks for the videos.
Hey Pete, thanks for watching my videos. Congrats on your purchase of an awesome boat, you will love it. To be honest I never invested too much into the type of wax, until recently. I researched some, since I'm ready to give the boat another coat. I decided on Maguires Flagship Premium Marine. Not sure if its any better than the rest, but I like the container it comes in...lol. For washing it I just use regular car wash soap and a boat brush.
As far as the fogging goes, normally you can cough out the motor with heavy application of fogging spray. Not this thing, it keeps running no matter what.Must be a really good computer making adjustments in the EFI. Considering this, I just gave it what I could and shut it down. Hope that helps, safe boating!
Thanks for the information. Fortunately I don't have to winterize this year. As part of the sale the dealer agreed to store the boat until spring. I'm really looking forward to it, I lost my last boat in 1991 during Hurricane Bob. We will be on a lake in Massachusetts, so salt water shouldn't be an issue.
After watching your videos I am very comfortable in servicing the boat myself. As a school teacher I have to say that your work is top quality instruction. Thanks again.
Pete
Captain Leon! The season ended way too fast this year. I'm hoping to get another run in before I winterize this year!
Good luck with that, its freezing!
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Leon ... have you had any luck syphoning fuel out of the boat ? i cant for life of me get it starting going through fill line , perhaps maybe straigh out the top of tank ? ..im thinking for a long trip an empty tank would be much easier on the tow . thnx
@@demolaj1 There is probably an anti-siphon screen within the fuel fill. Don't mess with it, not worth it. Gasoline weighs 6lb.s per gallon. 30 gallons of onboard fuel only weighs 180lbs. This will not make a difference in towing.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore thanks man ... planning lake george ,in months to come but right now we have snow in NJ lol
I follow your instructions and all good, until I remember the access plugs, they were full of salt water, I let it out and it went all out below.I used a teflon silicon spray on the plugs and they went in nicer than coming out. My question-do I need to do anything more? While the salt water drained down below once I pul the plugs out of my 2020 AR240 do I need to do anything else, is there an area than needs now rinsing since the salt water when down?
Thanks Captain your videos are informative and quite funny (good NYC style humor) hope to connect with you some time if you organize a Mid Atlantic get together, I am in Maryland and loved your video through the NYC channels and the Hudson. Greetings to your family!
I think you're good. Just get out as much standing water as possible and leave things open for air to circulate.
Thanks guys for the great video for this new jetboat owner! When do you change your oil? Before you winterize or in the spring?
Hey Tom, thanks for watching, I changed my oil in the spring although many folks say it's better to do in the fall and get rid of the dirty oil. My oil never gets too dirty so I like to just leave it and change it in the spring to start the season with new fresh oil. Subscribe to my channel and check out my other video "Preparing for Spring".
Great video, Thanks. What about putting antifreeze into the bilge pump?
The OEM bilge pump in my Yamaha cycles on every 3 minutes testing for water while the switch is on. I'm confident that there is no water in there to be concerned about freezing in the Winter. Glad you like the video! Thanks.
Capt Leon, do you still use the wine cork trick to get airflow under the seats? If you do, do you also do it during the season while the boat isn't in use? I like the idea and will try it out myself.
Hey Steve, I still use it everytime I put the boat away for long term storage, which is all winter long here in NY. During the summer like now I don't bother as the boat is used around once a week. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Thank you! I am on Long Island as well and will use this trick during the winter. Keep up the great videos!
Great video and very useful information!
Thanks bro!
Great video...thank you!! What kind of antifreeze do you use (temp protection)?
Hey Kevin, thanks for watching! Here is the link to the antifreeze. I'm sure any will do as most of it runs out anyway. Just make sure its Non-Toxic. west-marine---50-f-engine-water-system-antifreeze-gallon--499848
Your videos are highly informative with correct information, unlike some videos out there. I have one question, I don't see the pump you used available at HF. I do see a 264GPH Pond Pump that looks to have a hose adapter to use directly to the boat. Would this work? My other concern is if the pressure would be too much for the boat. Thanks again, happy boating!
Thanks Morgan for the kind words. I'm not quite sure what the maximum pressure should be for pumping in the antifreeze. I know that since it is designed for a garden hose to connect when flushing the engine, then 60psi should be no problem since thats what most homes have at their water spicket. I wouldn't worry to much about it since while underway the jet pump is pumping seawater through the system at a significantly higher pressure with no issues. Some guys use one of those drill pumps, but they are difficult to operate. Good luck
Thanks for the prompt response. That's kinda what I was thinking regarding the boat's native pump pressure system. Whatever short hose system Yamaha used at the flush port to get to the circulation system probably would handle a pond pump I would think. There might even be a regulator on that pump even, which would ease some worries. I'll have to get down to HF and see.
Hey dude great boat great work stay safe...
Thanks man, you to stay safe
i'd love to see where you put the transducer for the lowrance depth finder you have there
See Part 1 and Part 2: yamahajetboaters.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=62631
Great job. What did you use to blow out the antifreeze and water after you shut off the engine.
great video, Question when using the pump to pump the antifreeze into the system do you see water / antifreeze coming out of the tell tale?
No, not really. If you do it right and let the engine warm up good on just the hose, then the thermostat is open allowing the water to flow to the upper section of the engine. The pressure and volume of antifreeze leaving the bucket is not quite strong enough to make it to all these areas and out the flow indicator too. If the engine is cold and the thermostat is closed, then it might.
Thank you, I purchased a 500 gph bilge pump running 12 V and hooked it to the cigarette lighter it worked really well but little nervous as it wasn't coming out through the tell tale, I purchased a much stronger electric sump pump from a home improvement store, running on 110 v and it didn't show in the tell tale either, The good news when i tried the second time i hooked up the motor to the hose to get the engine warmed up and it spewed out pink antifreeze when it started. For anyone else trying this i would recommend the sump pump as i could get one where i could connect a hose directly to it and not go through the pain of having to try and find an adapter to fit a bilge pump to the garden hose
Can't get over sta bill😂😂😂
Terrific video! What do you use for a winter cover? Do you store inside or out?
Hey Dean, thanks for the kind words! I use the white shipping cover that first came with my boat when delivered. If you did not receive one from your dealer, or you bought used, try ebay. They make great Winter covers. I store outside in the cold, ice and snow. Thanks for watching!
Well done. I learned a lot.
closing all the plugs while in season would cause pooling from any splashing on boat , i would think you would want the water to all flow back to the bildge
Hey Jay, my boat is usually dry, but if I see water I would let it drain out by opening the plugs. I have since discovered some fine channels that the water can move from place to place, the back of the ski locker for example. There is a space there that water flows into the gas tank area even with the plug closed.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore i just bought a sx240 and had it out in hudson on saturday ... we hit a wave that got in bow and water went down ski locker through gas tank compartmnet all way to bilge ... i think thats the way go
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore season almost over .. next week will be a washout with thhis storm heading up coast ... would you ever trailer you boat down to florida ? i am thinking about it for next summer
@@demolaj1 that's a bit far, rather fly to Florida, want to trailer to Lake George though.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore i was just on Lake George 3 weeks ago , water is crystal clear amazing actually ... some bass fishing out there too ... Nice day on water with the Fam . its a big lake as you may already know ... some spot up to 200' deep
How important is it to clamp that hose off. I didn’t know about that and just filled my bucket with pump and ran about 3 gallons through. I had antifreeze coming out the holes on the side of the boat where the water usually comes out so I thought that meant I was good. I have a 2021 sx195 so I assume it’s the same.
Hey Chris, you’re good, no worries. Clamping off the hose keeps the antifreeze from just spilling back out the intake screen and allows more of it to make it into the engine. Sounds like you got enough through.
Why fog intake then run it again. That seems like would all go away when you run it. Make more sense to do when clearing antifreeze. Then it would stay in intake while doing plug holes.
Hey William, yes the engine should be shut down while the fogging oil is being introduced into the air intake. Some say it's even best to get the engine to cough and stall during the oil's application. Timing it with the antifreeze pumping in an be tough, but not a perfect science. I wouldn't re-start the engine after applying the fogging oil. In my video we go the extra step of shooting oil into the cylinders directly my removing the plugs, we then give it a quick turn to cycle the pistons up and down to distribute the oil, then re-insert the plugs. Hope that helps.
Nicely done
HI, Enjoyed your video. My SR210 have been on land for 3 month now and today I let the gravity do the work Wintherizing my two engines. My question is - do I really need to start up the engine - as I clealy saw the fluid comming out below ?
Best Regards
;-) Thomas
+Thomas Ludvigsen Tom, because exhaust components get so hot and unlike a car the components are surrounded by fiberglass and enclosed, they need to be cooled. So some of your cooling water enters your exhaust for this purpose. On all of these boats and PWC too, you are to never introduce and water or antifreeze with the engine off as it is technically possible for it to back up the exhaust path and drop into your cylinders through the exhaust valves. This could be the end of your engine. If you just gravity fed antifreeze with the engine off then more than likely it just flowed right out the jet pump causing no damage, but also providing no benefit either. I'm assuming you did not clamp off the intake hose as we demonstrated in the video. At this point just leave it be as you're fine I'm sure. Considering Yamaha does not mention antifreeze at all, and that simply blowing out the engine with a few revs, with no water attached, is enough for Winter storage, you're good to go.
+Leon Adler - Thanks a lot for a swift and precise answer ;-)
What kind of pump is that for the anti-freeze? Is there another method if I can't find pump? Do you leave your boat outside all winter? Doesn't the melting snow seep thru the cover? Do you use a water proof cover?
Hey Joseph, I will answer your questions in the order asked. The pump I got at Harbor Freight for around $15. I modified it with some clamps to connect to the battery, as well as an inline switch. I also bought a hose at home depot to attach to it. The boat is outside all Winter and I use the White Yamaha shipping cover which is felt lined and waterproof. I carefully brush off heavy snow as needed. Hope that helps.
Great video, Thanks. Quick question: 1) how do you get all the water out from the bilge area? I've run it and jacked the boat up but I can still see water when I level out the boat? Thanks again
I have at times used a Shop-vac to reach deep into the bilge area through the access hatches under the swim deck. Try using a flash light if you can't see deep in there. Hope that helps, thanks for watching!
Hi Captain, one question. Last week I put my sx195 into storage after following your guidance on how to winterize. One question, I just realized that I forgot to rev the engine after flushing with antifreeze. I went back to watch your video and I can’t tell if you rev’d the engine to blow out the anti freeze or not. Is this a step that I must do or since the antifreeze won’t freeze like water it will not cause an issue? Thanks for the feedback
@@moreyrd1 I don't think you have anything to worry about. Revving the engine blows out excess water from the exhaust system which uses water to cool the exhaust. There is always some water left in there and even that causes no issues in freezing temperatures. The fact that you have introduced some antifreeze but neglected to blow it out, should be fine. The antifreeze in the engine block drains out on it's own regardless, so it's just the exhaust where some fluids remain. No worries.
The deep north. How is it up there? I'm all the way down in Rudyard Michigan.
Holy cow, I just looked it up, now that's North! People boat up there?..lol. All the best Jim, safe boating.
You put the plugs back in. Any reason not to change them now? What do you do to dewinterize in the spring? Do you tourqe the plugs or just hand tighten?
After starting up the engine in the Spring and burning off any residual fogging oil, then I change the plugs. You can torque to specs, but I do it by feel now and don't overtighten. Watch my other videos for preparing for Summer. Safe boating.
Hello again. Quick question. Is it imperative to clamp off the hose if I’m using atleast 3 gallons of antifreeze?
Hey Thomas, you may have noticed when running your engine on the garden hose how much water comes out from the center of the jet pump. That water is back flowing out, and is excess beyond what is being pushed throughout the engine. If you don't clamp off the intake line a good amount of the antifreeze will just back flow and out the jet pump, vs. being pushed up into the engine. If your pump device does not apply enough pressure most antifreeze may end up flowing right out. Clamping the intake line prevents this from happening.
Hey guys great video . I’m in New York also and looking to purchase a 21 ft jet boat . Can you recommend a Yamaha dealer ?
Hey chappy, not sure where in NY you are. Here on Long Island there are only two dealers I know of. One is out east called Mariners Cove and the other is in Nassau County, called Whaleneck Marine. I bought mine from Whaleneck, unfortunately most people find dissatisfaction with their dealers. I was pretty happy with mine, but then my salesperson left the business and I felt like I lost my connection. Good luck to you.
How do you know how much fogging oil to use? I have seen other videos that show fogging until the engine cuts off, worried I would do that and than not be able to restart in order to burp it.(You don't burp it in the video but you say you do it)....Thanks much!
I have been unable to get the engine to stall regardless of how much fogging oil I inject, it just keeps running. But usually they say to choke the engine out with it. Don't be afraid, it will restart regardless.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore I did it and got a lot of smoke, I presume all that fogging oil LOL, checked with the dealer and said its normal, in fact the guy said, "Drowned it in the >>>>stuff" Yamalube fogging oil...LOL
do you leave the motor box also open during winter?
I don't, it's sufficiently vented through ports located behind the transom seat backs, thanks for watching.
Leon Adler thanks so much Leon, I‘m a novice to jet boats and motors and I really enjoy those beginner tutorials! greetings from the city of frankfurt in germany
Do you have a de-winterization video? Specifically how to collect all the antifreeze. I don’t want to just drain it in my location.
Hi Leona, All the antifreeze just comes running out when you shut the engine off and remove the clamp on the intake hose at back of engine. You should be using non-toxic antifreeze so as not to harm any animals living outside. I don't know of any way to capture it, other than trying to in a large basin under the jet pump. The followup video to this is here: ruclips.net/video/dgZhjD4ZRes/видео.html
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore I put a tarp under the boat and raise the edges up with 2x4s so it'll make a puddle of antifreeze. I then use the pump to pump it back in the bottle. Prevents the antifreeze from rolling off the driveway and killing my grass!! Also, I put damp-rid in every closed section of the boat to keep things from getting moldy over the winter.
@@ctdennis11 sounds like a plan! Thanks for watching.
Thanks for watching Bill K.!
Captain Leon, I will clamp off that seawater coolant intake hose and flush the system with fresh water right at my dock while floating. Thought about installing a valve in the bilge under the swim deck to shut off that intake hose but I'd have to also install an access panel to reach it easier. Any thoughts on that mod?
Sounds like a good idea, assuming you can easily reach it as needed. Would also be helpful to turn off if ever needing a tow to protect the engine from water ingestion. What model boat do you have? Not sure you have seen this other video of mine which may be helpful. ruclips.net/video/WMV89Ua0xAA/видео.html
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore I saw all your videos. I have a 2019 SX190. I'm guessing you are sliding back that intake hose shielding to touch the actual 5/8" rubber hose to clamp off? That's probably the quickest way.
@@greggifford361 exactly. I also have thought about installing a shut off valve instead. Not much room for it though. It certainly would be important to not forget to open it. Check this out, what if there was a way to create a long handle to turn this valve from a foot or so away. If so you may be able to do it from hatch under swim deck easily. www.shop-esp.com/Low-Flow-Control-Valve-P1293.aspx?gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJv4BRCrARIsAB17JI6XVeFGDdiKpGxYy0LpE5aLx4DSvKaE1vXW73RBkWsTfGr9FkKH-TQaAgdSEALw_wcB
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore Interesting! This is what I bought from Island racing..... www.islandracing.com/images/600_IR-TVK-12.JPG
An electronic solenoid ball valve with a helm mount switch an alert light would be top drawer.
Nice Video, I learned alot. Thanks
You're very welcome. I'm sure there are other ideas that some others might have as well but what we accomplished in this video should do pretty well for most. Be well, Leon
If the engine doesn't have a water pump, how is the engine circulating water at idle?
Why is it bad to run water through the engine IF being towed?
Ahh I see your answer for the the being towed scenario.. Well informed !!!
The thrust of the water moving trough the jet pump forces the water through the engine, hope that helps, thanks for watching
Do you have a fuel water separator installed. If not have you considered one?
No, I do not have a fuel water separator. I only fill up at gas stations on land while towing to the ramp. The only other concern for water in the fuel would be due to condensation from sitting for long periods. While putting the boat away for Winter storage, leaving the tank full leaves no room for condensation or concerns over water in the fuel. If you happen to gas up at a marina while on the water, there could be a concern of water getting into their fuel.
Thank you
Hey! Forget about it !!
No its pronounced : "Figet da bah dit"
Aiet?
Thanks for response Leon. I'm having a hard time finding that pump like yours. Is that a bilge pump? What kind of pump is it?
I got it at harbor freight, this one is similar
Can you list the components you bought to make the RV antifreeze pumping system?
Will, its simply a $15 pump that runs on 12volts that has clamps on the wire ends to attach to the boat battery. I took the extra step of installing an inline switch. The rest is just a piece of hose I found from Home Depot that fits the pump, good luck :)
I went to Lowes and got a battery operated one with the hose and a switch all built in from the plumbing department, a bit expensive but worked like a charm and its all together in one pkg $49.99
Also d you have to do anything different with the supercharger?
+Joseph Porreca
There are more steps involved with the supercharger, but not owning one I'm not too familiar with these steps
does Ken have a boat too ?
Leon, was the decision to get the 190 over the 195 a financial decision or was is the 190 technically the way to go in your opinion?
Mostly financial. At the time of purchase in 2014 the higher end 19ft. model was like 3-4K more. Most of the differences were aesthetics. For $100 I added the lower swim deck mat, and for a few bucks I added other things. The big difference was the supercharged engine. To gain an extra 3-4 mph at a cost of almost double the fuel burn at WOT was not what I needed. I do over 40 mph with no problem, that is plenty fast on a small boat and the naturally aspirated engine uses just 87 octane. I'm happy with my decision!
Thanks Leon, your info is greatly appreciated. I have a 2019 pontoon boat that I'm not happy with, 90% of the time its just my wife and me. I think we'd get more use from a jet boat. We have a place on the bay in Southern Delaware. It gets pretty shallow in places. PS my son and family live in East Rockaway. Hope I can buy you a beer sometime.
What type of antifreeze did you use?
I use West Marine premium -50 Marine antifreeze for engines. Any will do as long as it’s safe for engines.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore thanks.
Is this really necessary in Connecticut?
@@ddonoso463 it’s not really necessary anywhere..lol. Just preventative steps.
Leon i tried this method but did not get antifreeze out the side pissers ... did you have same issue ?
Yup same issue. The pumps do not inject the antifreeze with the force of the garden house, no worries it's getting where it needs to. Most never use antifreeze and are fine as well. To some extent it's overkill, but why not, for the few bucks have piece of mind.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore thanks ! i also wanted to ask what grease you use on your bearings ? do you have disc brakes correct ? i am looking for the best grease high heat rated and water resit ... heard horror stories of highway berings blown out causing axle spindles to get wrecked .
@@demolaj1 www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--14oz-refill-for-heavy-duty-wheel-bearing-grease-gun--3704699
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore about to fog up the motor... i would tend to think fogging through T.B alone would get it all coated , do you think ?
@@demolaj1 I believe that is all Yamaha recommends. It does however mix with fuel and faces the combustion in the cylinders while the engine is running. Squirting it directly into the cylinders with the engine off really coats the cylinder walls to keep it all lubricated for what might be 7 months or so. Just my routine, personal preference.
Good stuff
can you go off shore 20 miles out on this boat >?
You could in calm seas, yes.
@@CaptainLeonsBoatingandMore people cross from miami to Bimini Bahamas in good weather (open Atlantic Ocean) about 60 miles
hey buddy where you buy winterize kit
Most stuff at your local marine store, even Amazon has most of it.
Thats overkill on the fogging oil.
Probably, but the service manual calls for fogging through the intake while my dealer recommends to coat the internal cylinders and pistons directly. Can't hurt I suppose.
A++
Thanks bro!
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"Am outa heaeea" See "Youzz Laydah" ! I'm ot like a Chinese take out!
MOVE TO FLORIDA LOL.
That is the plan 2024!
OMG dudes from New York who can't say "StAAA Bil." Ya know like short for " Stabilize" AAA you know what I'm sayin! lol
Hey Fuggettaboutit!
Too much stress all this crap