BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow shows you three common outboard maintenance mistakes that will cost you and how to avoid them to extend the life of your boat's engines. Want to know more common mistakes boat owners make? Visit https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2018/june/mistakes-boat-owners-make-that-can-cost-them 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #outboard #boatmaintenance

*Important. (20:11)- At this point in video is a mistake. I mean't to say 400 grit wet and dry paper and not emery paper which is unsuitable. Sorry for the mental slip.* After 6 months travelling up the West Australian coast we arrive at Cullen Bay Marina in Darwin, where it’s time to do some serious maintenance on the yacht's engine. Featuring 3:13 DIY Lifting our engine out with come-along and slings 10:47 How to make homemade bacon 13:57 Servicing our starter motor 22:35 Installing new engine mounts and refitting engine To purchase Nigel Calder’s book, Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical manual click the link here: http://amzn.to/2xu8kSc Donations can be made to us through Paypal by clicking the link below, thank you: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=VHH5L97A8G3FY Music Credits Contact - Laze (www.withbellsrecords.com) Soundcloud www.soundcloud.com/withbellsrecords Our Film Making Gear SnapLens lenses and accessories for smartphone and tablet devices: http://www.snaplens.com.au/shop DSLR Camera: http://amzn.to/2zbiPXZ Wide-Angle lens: http://amzn.to/2gqwAtU Polariser Filter: http://amzn.to/2yUxl5l Pancake lens: http://amzn.to/2g5KlBg Shotgun mic: Mymyk Smartmyk Directional Microphone for DSLR Tripod: http://amzn.to/2ycMb9N Second Tripod: http://amzn.to/2ycUO42 GoPro: http://amzn.to/2yBChjw Waterproof dive case: http://amzn.to/2ycROow Head mount: http://amzn.to/2xtvIzs Recording microphone for iPhone 4 and iPad: http://amzn.to/2y7snCV

Want to maintain your boat's value--or maybe even increase it? You love your boat and maybe aren't thinking about selling her any time soon, but if you do, you want to be able to get the most money you can for her. BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow shares 3 simple maintenance tips that will help protect your investment. These include maintaining your outboard (particularly the outside), flushing your engines with freshwater after every use, and cleaning your vinyl to avoid mildew. Learn how to determine a boat's condition and value: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2019/april/determining-condition-and-value 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boatmaintenance #boat #boating

When temps turn cold, you need to winterize your boat's freshwater system. BoatUS Magazine's Mark Corke shows you how using nontoxic antifreeze. Remember to winterize all water systems on your boat, including icemakers, washdowns, and so on. Learn more about boat winterization at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/how-to-diy/winterization 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #winterize #boatwinterization #winterizewatertank

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BoatUS Magazine's Mark Corke takes you through the steps for how to repair boat gelcoat. This gel coat repair DIY if you need to fix a boat ding, crack, or scratch is not difficult and could save you a lot of money by doing it yourself and still get professional results. The process for repairing gelcoat on a boat (on flat surfaces) starts by preparing the area to be repaired by thoroughly cleaning with soap and water and then acetone. Use a Dremel with a burr bit to open up the repair area, then vacuum the dust. Mix the gelcoat according to manufacturer directions and add any coloring to match your boat's gelcoat. Tap it into the repair and overfill. Once dry, use wet sandpaper to sand it flush with the surrounding surface. Use cutting compound then finish with a little wax to finish it up.👇Scroll down for a complete materials list for tools and materials used in this video. Read more about gelcoat repair: https://www.boatus.com/Search?term=gelcoat 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus 🚩MATERIALS LIST ⚓ Disposable respirator: https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Sanding-and-Fiberglass-Valved-Respirator-8511HA1-C-PS/202080145 ⚓ Acetone: I used an Evercoat product, lbut any acetone is fine: http://www.evercoat.com/product-detail/base-part/100581/us/ ⚓ Blue painters tape: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/All-3M-Products/?N=5002385+8709316+8711017+8740610+8743717+3294603283+3294857497&rt=r3 ⚓ Dremel rotary tool: https://www.dremel.com/en_US/products/-/show-product/tools/200-series-rotary-tool ⚓ Dremel bit: https://www.dremel.com/en_US/products/-/show-product/accessories/7150-diamond-wheel-points ⚓ Gelcoat for almost any premixed boat color: https://www.iboats.com/shop/paint-and-maintenance/fiberglass-and-epoxy-boat-repair/boat-gel-coat-repair.html (Comes with catalyst) ⚓ Syringes: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Monoject-Curved-Tip-Syringe-12mL-Pack-of-4/500588759 ⚓ Plastic mixing sticks: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-system--mixing-sticks-8-pack--318287?cm_mmc=PS-_-Google-_-GSC%3ENonB%3EProduct%2520Type-_-318287&product_id=318287&creative=108421551244&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7qn1BRDqARIsAKMbHDbN_kRv1Zu0bECYXg7YBrIYKjVPD_pCYMSb8cmgGhkKAym9F ⚓ Wet/Dry Sandpaper (also available at any home improvement store): https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--wetordry-sandpaper-sheets-assorted--18359208?cm_mmc=PS-_-Google-_-GSC%3ENonB%3EVendors-_-18359208&product_id=18359208&creative=108421561444&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7qn1BRDqARIsAKMbHDZQHJiyunYVeJYAWmYlbKUXu0bD4P6THGX4WLozGnDIYGwtt5rDcBsaAojzEALw_wcB ⚓ Polishing compound: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--perfect-it-ex-rubbing-compound-quart--15654445?recordNum=2 ⚓ Buffing machine. The one I have is no longer available, but this is the equivalent: https://www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/polishers-shears-and-nibblers/7--9-variable-speed-polisher-with-soft-start/dwp849x ⚓ Compounding pad: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--perfect-it-foam-compounding-pad--10346971?recordNum=3 ⚓ Polishing pad: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--perfect-it-double-sided-quick-connect-foam-polishing-pad-8--15654510?recordNum=4 ⚓ Polish / Glaze: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Marine-Finesse-it-II-Glaze/?N=5002385+3293242387&rt=rud ⚓ Collinite Wax (bottle looks different now): https://www.westmarine.com/buy/collinite--no-925-fiberglass-boat-wax--4758322 #gelcoatrepair #gelcoat #boatus #satisfying

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Hi everyone, and welcome on our channel. Already our 10th Episode and we are happy to share our sailing trip family with you. In this episode we tried to show how it looked a maintenance week. We all the time have to fixe things, to replace things and our trip is not only spending nice time on white sand beaches ;-)… So during this week, I tried to fixe some things and Maryline sewed all week. She made new cochins cover for our sofa and new cochin cover for outside. We are still in Cartagena in Colombia for one week more and on the next Episode, don’t miss the Maryline’s concert in the old town in Cartagena. Then we will sail to SanBlas in Panama. Hope you liked this video and feel free to leave any kind of comments. If you want to watch our video full version and more videos about us, become a patreon now here : https://www.patreon.com/Sailingtripfamily See you on the next Episode. Music : - |No Copyright Music| Fredji - Welcome Sunshine.mp3 - |No Copyright Music| Ikson - New Day.mp3 - |No Copyright Music| Ikson - Sunshine.mp3

Welcome guys on our channel and thanks for following us. If you like our videos, don’t waste time and become a Patreon now to watch our video full version and as a reward for your support, once a year, respondents will get the option to enter into a raffle draw for an amazing trip with the Sailing Trip Family. https://www.patreon.com/Sailingtripfamily In this video, you will see Maryline, my wife managing the boat as a captain. She took us to the island on her own at a disatnce of 15 nautical miles. She managed all the sails and all the navigation. You will also see us fishing during the navigation. In the next episode, we also tried to show you what is a maintenance week on board. Sailing is a pleasure but it’s also lot of work to maintain a boat afloat. Hope you enjoyed our video. Feel free to leave comment , even if it’s bad comment. We will take any advice or critics and will try to make our best. See you on the next episode.

Click here to subscribe ► http://bit.ly/2dPZNN2 After dodging rain and hail across the plains we arrived to Colorado in time for the first winter storm of the season! Here Patrick walks through the different devices we use while filming on the road and tests how much power each one requires to charge. Below is a summary of how many Watts each device draws while charging off a 12 volt battery. Hopefully this information can help you plan out your own off the grid project! Lights + Fans: 58 Watts GoPro Hero 5: 3.6 Watts GoPro Gimbal: 4.8 Watts Karma Drone + Controller: 90 Watts Lumix GH5 Battery: 3.5 Watts MacBook Pro: 90 Watts Electric Shower: 30 Watts Espresso Machine: 990 Watts!!!!!!! Wireless Speaker: 20 Watts

For the full written captain’s report, test and performance data, and more about the Azimut Verve 40, go to: http://www.boattest.com/review/azimut/3687_verve-40_rel2914 The Azimut Verve 40’s design inspiration was the center console concept -- easy maintenance, outboard power, plus speed. In their research and development phase, Azimut noted that this particular collection of traits was so popular that many consumers were buying center console fishing boats without an interest in fishing.

For the full written captain’s report, test and performance data, and more about the Regal 33 XO, go to: http://www.boattest.com/review/regal/3667_33-xo By outfitting the Regal 33 XO with twin outboards, the company has freed up a large amount of cockpit space for dayboat entertaining, as well as to provide robust lazarette storage and room for a generator. Outboard power gives her the ability to explore backwaters and out-of-the-way coves, in addition to the obvious advantages of reduced maintenance.

For the full written captain’s report, test and performance data, and more about the Regal 26 OBX, go to: http://www.boattest.com/review/regal/3666_26-obx The new Regal 26 OBX has an extended seating/lounging area forward plus an "Ultralounge" convertible seating/sun pad at the transom. RTM hatches are finished on the inside for ease in maintenance preventing mildew, and Faria fog-free analog gauges add a sporty touch to the dash. Fusion Marine sound with six speakers and Bluetooth is standard. She is one of the few 26' (7.93 m) outboards on the market with a stepped hull for added performance.

Not only do you need to change the oil in your boat engine, you also need to change the oil lubricant in your boat's lower unit or sterndrive. BoatUS Magazine contributing editor Charles Fort walks you through this simple procedure of changing sterndrive oil on a Mercruiser Alpha outdrive, which will keep your boat's engine running smoothly and help avoid a tow. You'll not only learn the simple procedure that will save you lots of money, but you'll learn a couple handy tips for keeping it clean. Learn more about outdrives and sterndrive maintenance at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2014/july/the-care-and-feeding-of-sterndrives and https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2015/august/the-latest-technology-in-sterndrives 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #outboard #oilchange

BoatUS Magazine contributing editor Charles Fort teaches you about changing oil in an inboard boat motor or an i/o boat engine. You'll learn how to pump out the old oil, remove and replace the filter, then add new marine motor oil. The oil extractor pump we used was from @WestMarineInc: https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine-manual-oil-changer-6.9-quart-11047123.html Though similar pumps in different sizes can be found online by searching "oil extractor" in your browser of choice. Learn more about changing inboard boat motor oil at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2018/april/changing-engine-oil Find out what your boat engine is trying to tell you with an engine oil analysis. Doing this yearly can tell you a lot about the health of your motor and alert you to problems before they happen: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2015/april/oil-sample-analysis 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #oil #oilchange #boatmaintenance #oilextraction #boatengine

BoatUS Magazine associate editor Mark Corke shows you how to easily replace a boat bilge pump Having a broken bilge pump could be more than just an inconvenience: If you get a lot of water in your boat and have no way of pumping it out, your boat could sink. In this video, you'll learn how to remove the old bilge pump that's not working. Mark then shows you how to replace the bilge pump as well as how to make waterproof marine electrical connections. This project is simple enough to do yourself, and you'll save quite a bit of money in the process. Learn more: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2017/october/how-to-replace-a-bilge-pump Bilge pump troubleshooting: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2016/april/bilge-pump-troubleshooting What size bilge pump do you need? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YOdmL8_cO0&t=42s 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #diyboat #bilge #boatrepair

Upgrading from a traditional stuffing box, or shaft seal, to a more modern dripless shaft seal will keep the bilge of your boat dry and odor-free. You'll start by removing the coupling from the shaft from the transmission, then remove the old stuffing box. You'll clean up the shaft, install the new rotor and bellows, reattach the shaft to the transmission, and reinstall the ground wire. Then you'll lock the rotor onto the shaft using set screws. It’s a fairly complicated DIY project, but if you have a day or two to spare it could be a worthwhile investment. Join BoatUS Associate editor Mark Corke as he walks you through all the steps from start to finish. 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #stuffingbox #shaftseal #boatus

When was the last time you replaced the anodes or zincs on your outboard or sterndrive motor? They should be replaced when around half gone, which is usually every year. Outboards and sterndrives usually come with several sacrificial anodes or zincs, which protect important metals, like the prop or outdrive, from galvanic corrosion. It's important that boat owners know where the boat anodes or zincs are located and how to replace them. While it's a critical part of maintenance, the process of replacing anodes and zincs is an easy DIY project. If you can turn a wrench, you can change your boat's anodes -- and save hundreds of dollars! Here's why you should regularly replace outboard anodes: Boats contain a lot of different metals, so when those are submerged in water, your boat essentially becomes one big battery! That energy created isn't enough to do anything useful, BUT one of those dissimilar metals will hold a negative charge in relation to, say, the stainless-steel prop. Like a household battery, the anodic metal will be destroyed in the process of generating electricity – aka galvanic corrosion. In a disposable battery, this is OK. On a boat, the used-up metal might be an expensive bronze propeller or an aluminum outdrive. In this video we'll show you where to find the outboard anodes on your boat's outboard or sterndrive and how to replace them. Learn More: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2017/february/boat-corrosion-protection-with-anodes 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://TikTok.com/@BoatUSOfficial https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #boat #corrosion #corrosionprotection #outboard #boatmaintenance #zinc

BoatUS Magazine associate editor Charles Fort shows you how to check your boat trailer for safety before hitting the road to help prevent boat trailer failure. This quick boat trailer safety checklist covers ensuring your chains are crossed, your winch straps are in good shape, your bumper rollers are in good repair, and of course making sure the electrical is hooked up. For more, check out our trailer maintenance checklist here: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2020/february/boat-and-trailer-maintenance-checklist 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boattrailer #trailersafety #boatus

Pershing Yachts: http://bit.ly/2LiEEyO Her owner has done and excellent job of maintaining and upgrading this 62 Pershing. She was repowered in 2013 with new MAN 1550 CRM common rails, which have less than 265 hours. Under warranty for major parts and components. She has three staterooms plus a fourth stateroom for crew quarters. This very desirable express has virtually two master staterooms so both you and your guest will be comfortable. This captain maintained and operated yacht is the only 62 Pershing available in the Americas market and is in turnkey condition ready for the next owner. Running gear is serviced and all systems have been gone through. Pershing upgrades since 2015 8515 Garmin GPS, 14K 2015 New Garmin open array radar, 6K 2015 New KVH TV 6 5K, 2015 All new cushions sundae and all cushions cockpit New Pershing umbrella with 2016 model fabrics Yacht Connect with up to 30 device connection internet service Yacht controller system 15K New transom connections for deck wash and additional outlets in garage Repair and paint of engine room (all rust off) Replaced install all new sea cocks in engine room Replace old fuse box in helm and replace accessible and new fuse system for electronics Entertainment system upgrade and Bluetooth replaced all cvs for new flat light vs in master and galley Surround sound system upgraded Added shelves in galley, master and salon New AC master distribution tree replaced Multiples repairs (logs available) Yearly teak maintenance just done Watermaker computer replaced and working Engines checked and cruises 36 knots, and tops out over 40 knots Contact Russ Schafer | Russ@DenisonYachtSales.com

For more information, visit: http://www.denisonyachtsales.com/boats-yachts-for-sale/?100-Broward-2000-Raised-Pilothouse-South-Florida-FL-HOME-JAMES&id=5835267 Broward Yachts are well known for sturdily built aluminum hulls, spacious areas for entertaining, generous staterooms and comfortable accommodations throughout. HOME JAMES is an excellent example of a one-owner, never chartered Broward Raised Pilothouse that has been tastefully designed with understated elegance, presenting a feeling of being at home. The owner’s enjoyed Home James seasonally in the Great Lakes and in Florida alike. The maintenance and care given to this vessel are evident of loving owners. From the voluminous master suite amidships with his/her heads and walk-thru shower, the VIP forward with seating area and private head, plus 2 more guest staterooms with ensuite heads, to entertaining on the dynamic flybridge with wrap around seating. As you enter the full beam expanse of the salon measuring 18’ x 35’, there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy. After a fun-filled day of cruising and water activities owners and guests can refresh and dine in the sizeable country style kitchen with a large island and breakfast table or Al Fresco in the twin table aft deck seating area. Home James is a fine example of open, airy spaces to enjoy the yachting lifestyle.

http://www.denisonyachtsales.com/annapolis-maryland-office-at-annapolis-landing-marina/ The Annapolis Landing Marina location is just minutes away from all of the excitement of Annapolis Harbor by water taxi or dinghy. Annapolis Landing Marina is at the corner of Back Creek and the Chesapeake Bay, allowing visitors to enjoy the serenity of the waterfront while sidestepping the congestion, bridges and noise of downtown. The marina offers a yacht club atmosphere in a park-like setting, courtesy car, large fairways make docking easy, 30-foot by 4-foot finger piers, dinghy dock and dinghy rack, playground, bike rack, pet station, meticulously manicured grounds, award winning, 95-foot fuel dock (slipholders receive fuel discounts and free pumpouts), large, clean restrooms, showers and laundry facilities, professionally guarded swimming pool and access to nearby marine professionals. Denison Yacht Sales is committed to providing the very best service to our clients in the Mid-Atlantic area. With a team of experienced brokers at our Annapolis location, Denison is here to help assist in meeting any and all needs, whether brokerage services, a slip, maintenance, local attractions, restaurants, or just a helpful hand!

Denison’s Newport Beach office has waterfront access with dock space, located right by Billy’s at the Beach, a popular restaurant specializing in fine dining with some of the freshest steaks, seafood, and cocktails in Orange County. Newport Beach California is the perfect blend of sun, sand, and surf with the largest recreational harbor on the west coast. This seaside haven is popular for its stunning sunsets, fishing, surfing, and boating. Harbor-front shops and restaurants make it the ideal place to relax and enjoy the scenery. In addition to brokerage services, Denison’s Newport Beach office provides yacht marketing, yacht insurance, and yacht chartering services. With a large team of experienced brokers at our Newport Beach location, Denison is here to help assist in arranging any and all needs, whether it’s brokerage services, a slip, maintenance, local attractions, restaurants, or just a helpful hand! For more information, visit: http://www.denisonyachtsales.com/newport-beach-california-office/

Our Charleston Office The Harborage at Ashley Marina is located at the Ashley River on the historic Charleston peninsula, and provides a courtesy shuttle to and from popular attractions in the downtown district. A community rich in southern charm and history, Charleston is ranked a top city to live and visit. From its beautifully-preserved architecture, cobblestone streets, southern cuisine, and boutiques, Charleston caters to people of all ages. The Harborage at Ashley Marina is professionally managed and has recently been upgraded to provide the best services to its members. The marina can accommodate vessels up to 150’ with approximately 230 wet slips. Boaters can choose from nightly, weekly, monthly, and seasonal rates. The Harborage at Ashley Marina provides the following amenities: Ipe docks, diesel and gas pumps, dockhouse, pump-out services, courtesy shuttle, laundry service and onsite washer/dryer, professional dock attendants, onsite management, internet, cable TV at every slip, lounge area, small picnic dock, bathroom and shower facilities, and fish cleaning station. With a team of experienced brokers at our Charleston location, complemented by our unequaled support staff, Denison is here to help assist in arranging any and all needs, whether brokerage services, a slip, maintenance, local attractions, restaurants, or just a helpful hand! For more information, visit: http://www.denisonyachtsales.com/charleston-south-carolina-office/

For more review, test, performance data, captain reports and more about the 2015 Evinrude E-TEC G2 200 H.O., go to http://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Evinrude/29000116_E-TEC-G2-200-H-O-_2015-ref=YT The mission of the Evinrude E-TEC G2 200 H.O. with its radical design is to the most advanced and innovative outboard engine available on today’s market. The E-TEC G2 200 H.O. is engineered to produce torque, performance, fuel economy, and lowest emissions while providing great value with the least amount of maintenance costs.

SUCCESSFUL CHARTER BUSINESS IS INCLUDED IN THE SALE OF THE VESSEL OVER $350,000 WORTH OF BOOKED CHARTERS CURRENTLY ON THE BOOKS EXTENDING OUT AS FAR AS NEW YEAR'S 2017 FULL CHARTER RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST - P&L's dating back to 2009 Popular 4 cabin layout sleeping up to 9 guests + separate crew accommodations Open budget for annual maintenance & upgrades New generator - Aug 2015 New sails (main & gib) - 2015 Engines overhauled - Aug 2015 Contact Alex Clarke Email: Alex@DenisonYachtSales.com Cell: 203.722.3047 For more information, please visit: http://www.denisonyachtsales.com/search-yacht-MLS-yachts-for-sale/58-Voyager-580-2000-VI/4773769/

BoatUS Magazine associate editor Mark Corke shows you how to clean the raw water or sea strainer on your boat's raw-water intakes. This important maintenance task will help prevent your engine from overheating for lack of cooling water. Read more at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2012/july/raw-water-strainers 🚩Like our videos? Learn more about all the valuable benefits BoatUS offers our more than 700,000 members. Join BoatUS today! https://boat.us/e/sy-join For more information, visit https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #rawwaterstrainer #seastrainer #boatus

The Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina is located on a private waterfront in Montauk’s East Hampton hamlet, situated on the South Fork of Long Island. It is home to the Redbone Tournament and the Montauk Canyon Challenge fishing tournaments. Montauk, known as the “Fishing Capital of the World”, is home to outdoor attractions such as the Montauk Point Lighthouse, beaches, state parks, hiking trails, and nature preserves. An affluent community with beautiful scenery, elegant restaurants, and chic boutiques, Montauk is a relaxing place to live and visit. Yachting Magazine named the Montauk Yacht Club’s Hamptons Marina as one of the “Top Ten marina destinations in North America, Mexico, and the Bahamas”. Popular among locals and visitors, the marina has 232 slips with a capacity of 200’ and maximum of 12’+ foot draft. The marina offers daily, weekly, and seasonal slips with the following amenities: cable, water, and electricity hookups, custom fish cleaning station, pump-out boat, laundry facilities, showers and bathrooms, internet, private beach access, fitness center with saunas, two outdoor heated pools, indoor heated pool, full-service spa, complimentary shuttle, gift shop, waterfront dining, tennis courts, and charter boats. With a large team of experienced brokers at our Montauk location, Denison is here to help assist in arranging any and all needs, whether it’s brokerage services, a slip, maintenance, local attractions, restaurants, or just a helpful hand! Denison Yacht Sales Montauk Office: 32 Star Island Rd. Montauk, NY 11954 For more information visit: https://hubs.ly/H0lQ46w0 Song is "Wax and Wire" by Loch Lomond.

Offshore Yachts are known for their high quality construction, functionality, traditional style, wide walk around decks and their William Crealock design providing the “Softest ride on the water”. MINERVA epitomizes all of this and more. She was built for the U.S. with the ability to easily transition to any port in the world. She is extensively equipped and there is redundancy or back up for almost every system on board. In addition, her very knowledgeable owners have spared no expense in constant updates and maintenance to make her the perfect cruising yacht and the only Offshore 72 available comparably equipped or in this condition. Truly turn key in a class by herself. For more information visit: https://hubs.ly/H0lKWM80 Low hour 1100 hp MAN Common Rails Hydraulic bow & stern thrusters Wesmar stabilizers with 9 sq. foot fins Extensive equipment list

This 60 Sundancer is a very fine example of Sea Ray's flagship Express Yacht. Sixty feet long with almost 17 foot beam. Three stateroom, two head layout, she boasts elegance and room throughout. For more information visit: https://hubs.ly/H0lKWM80 New Garmin 8215's at the helm with new Garmin HD Radar with 6' Open Array. The list of updates and upgrades continues with new LED Underwater Lights, fresh bottom paint, new hot water heater, Yacht Controller, New TV in Salon, Spare Props. New Garmin 8215 Chartplotters with HD Radar Yacht Controller - wireless remote engine and thruster control Spare Propellors Climate-controlled cockpit sunroom Two, large, independently actuated sunroofs Versatile helm seating and companion seating Cockpit grill Full-beam master stateroom aft with elongated windows port and starboard Standard three staterooms New LED Underwater Lights Elegant styling Standard bow and stern thrusters Standard hydraulic lift swim platform K Sera Sera should be named "OCD". She is a well cared for yacht and ready for a new home. She has been pampered and loved with the owners taking care to a "T". Super clean with updates and maintenance. New Garmin 8215's (not a typo) with HD Radar, new underwater lights, new TV in upper salon, MAN service including oils, after- and inter-coolers boiled and flushed, hydraulic lift fluid and lines changed. This yacht has been constantly detailed and washed inside and out. Contact Richard Glazer https://hubs.ly/H0lQ2m50 Email: Richard@DenisonYachtSales.com

Scott Croft from BoatUS discusses boat winterizing truths and myths. Make sure to check out these tips before you put your boat up this winter. Learn more about winterizing boats at https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/how-to-diy/winterization 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatwinterization #boatus #winterizeboat

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For more test data, performance chart, detail review, captain reports and more about Evinrude E-TEC G2 250 H.O., go to http://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Evinrude/22500090_E-TEC-G2-250-H-O-_2014-ref=YT Evinrude's new second generation of the E-TEC engines are all new from the top of their distinctive shroud to the skeg on the bottom of its sleek torpedo. It is the first 2-stroke block specifically designed for direct fuel injection, the result of which is up to 15% better fuel consumption than the competition, according to the company. The engine is said to have 20% better torque than all other engines in class. It also has a new trim system, digital integration with gauges, a sleek SLX gear case. Significantly, there is no scheduled maintenance for 5-years or 500 hour. But these details are only a small part of Evinrude's new revolutionary design.

Learn more about Chris Ollis: https://hubs.ly/H0lHYrt0 Originally from North Carolina, Chris has called Charleston, SC home for over twenty years. He grew up on the water aboard powerboats and sailboats, and he has owned numerous of each over the years. A former special education teacher, and Executive Director of a marine-based alternative school, he began in yacht sales in 2008 at Charleston Yacht Sales to pursue his passion for boats and “water people”. Chris is a licensed and bonded Certified Professional Yacht Broker, and has a thorough knowledge of boat and yacht design and construction, as well as vessel systems and maintenance. He has spent thousands of hours on the water operating power and sailing yachts of all sizes. Chris has an easy-going personality, approachable demeanor, and is relentless in his pursuit of serving and representing his clients. He is an effective project manager who can assist with every aspect of buying or selling your boat- from marketing to maintenance to boatyard services. He joined Denison Yacht Sales in 2014 after determining they were “best in the business”. During his free time you will usually find him on the water with his wife, and girls.

www.LittleYachtSales.com The Catalina 36 Mk II is one of the most solid mid-sized cruisers out there - Winner of Best Value - Midsize Cruiser 1995 Boat of the Year Competition. This boat is a clean, well-equipped and well-maintained 1995 model. First Encounter has all of the wonderful standard features and equipment that have made this boat such a popular cruising yacht: Good electronics Easily handled by two persons Built to perform well in a variety of conditions Can be relied on for a dependable and safe sailing experience Includes many features which provide ease of maintenance Spacious, well laid-out interior Air Conditioning ( Marine Air Reversible 16K BTU) Ample drawers, lockers and bins Excellent ventilation with opening ports and hatches throughout the interior U-shaped galley that offers a generous amount of counter space 2 private cabins with doors Large head with actual usable counter space on the vanity, a port for natural light and ventilation and 2 entrances See the full specifications for more details and call today!

Is your boat battery in good shape? What should you do to keep it properly maintained? How do you clean the terminals? Boats.com contributor Gary Reich addresses these issues and more, in this basic boat battery check-up and maintenance video. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2014/03/basic-boat-battery-check-up-and-maintenance/ For more boat videos, visit http://www.boats.com.

If you have a Yamaha four-stroke outboard, you should understand the engine's fuel filter. To learn more about Yamaha four-stroke outboard fuel filter maintenance, check out the video. http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2014/03/yamaha-four-stroke-outboard-fuel-filter-information-101/ For more how to boat videos, visit www.boats.com.

Boat trailers require constant maintenance and attention. Follow this trailer inspection routine on a seasonal basis, to make sure yours keeps rolling down the road. For more trailer inspection info see the full post: http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2014/02/how-to-do-a-seasonal-trailer-inspection/ Read 5 Tips for Towing: http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2014/11/5-tips-towing-get-trailer-boat-road-safely/ Watch more how to boat videos on www.boats.com.

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Wait! Stop! NOOOOOOOO! Better listen up, as boats.com Senior Editor, Lenny Rudow, fills you in on three stupid ways to kill an outboard engine. Don't do one of these three stupid things, or your outboard engine will leave you sitting at the dock. RELATED VIDEOS & PLAYLISTS: Basic Trouble Shooting When Your Outboard Won't Start - https://youtu.be/hZGfjNzdT9U?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr The Most Common Outboard Engine Issues: Fuel Systems and Flushing - https://youtu.be/iZeSEr1vy4Q?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Boating Tips: Avoid this Outboard Winterizing Blunder - https://youtu.be/gH4H-npUzoM?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Outboard Engine Maintenance - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Maintenance Tips: DIY Boat Repair, Updates and Improvements - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiC-0C78AkHQiG3YQSlbL1rcWYMGjrGJ For more how to boat videos, visit www.boats.com

Check out the full article: http://www.boats.com/how-to/how-to-paint-a-boat/ Watch How to Prep a Boat for Painting: http://www.boats.com/how-to/maintenance/how-to-prep-a-boat-for-painting For more how to videos, visit www.boats.com. Welcome to our shop, and our 1938 Herreshoff Marlin. Today I'll show you an easy do it yourself way to paint your boat's topsides. Let's start by protecting the shearstrake and taping the edge. If the surface is dirty, take a tack rag and wipe it down so the tape will stick well. Let me show you a trick for taping. Tape the first 4-6 inches and make sure it's stuck well. Then get 4-6 feet away and you'll have a lot more control over how fair you can make the curve. You'll be very happy with the results. Once you've taped, go back and make sure the tape is stuck well. Once you have both the waterline and the shear taped, let's start preparing the surface. I'll be sanding the whole topsides with my six inch DA sander, using 320 grit paper. Take your time. You're just smoothing out the surface for the final paint, not fairing. Let the tool do the work, and change your paper often. Since I can't sand right up to the taped edge with the DA, I'll hand sand the final edge. Okay, the hull surface is sanded with 320 grit. I'll pull off the tape. This tape will have nicks in it and dust on it, so we don't want to use the same tape for painting. Before I apply new tape, I'll tack rag the whole topside. I've retaped the shear and the waterline. The surface is prepped and ready for paint. I'll be using foam brushes and a one part polyurethane paint. Make sure you read the manufacturer's instructions so you do all the proper preparation of the surface and thinning of the paint. I would not start painting too late in the day, just to prevent the moisture buildup that might happen overnight. Also do not paint in the full sun. It would be difficult to get the paint to flow properly. If you can paint undercover, I think you'll get better results. When you apply the paint take your time; don't try to cover too big an area at once. I apply the paint perpendicular to the shear, and then brush out in the direction of the shear; it seems to give me better results. With the painting complete, I'll pull the tape. Be careful not to have the tape fall on the painted topsides. There she is, looking nice. We just need to paint her bottom and she's ready for another summer of fun!

Join boats.com Senior Editor, Lenny Rudow, as he walks us through the most common outboard engine issues, particularly involving fuel systems and flushing. RELATED VIDEOS & PLAYLISTS: Basic Trouble Shooting When Your Outboard Won't Start - https://youtu.be/hZGfjNzdT9U?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr 3 Stupid Ways to Kill an Outboard - https://youtu.be/pNzW35bYoSs?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Boating Tips: Avoid This Outboard Winterizing Blunder - https://youtu.be/gH4H-npUzoM?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Outboard Engine Maintenance - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Outboard Engine News - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEFf419BT0mqrTo8_D8GG7y Read the full article: https://www.boats.com/reviews/the-most-common-outboard-engine-issues-fuel-systems-and-flushing/ For more how-to videos, visit https://www.boats.com. Visit our boats.com How-To library, and you'll notice that a lot of the topics relate to outboard engines. This shouldn't be a surprise, since outboards have been growing in popularity for many years now. So we decided to ask Chris Breeden, the service manager at Norfolk Marine and a Yamaha Master Tech, which outboard problem he saw with the most regularity. Chris's first answer came without hesitation: fuel systems. Thanks to modern ethanol issues, fuel systems can be finickier than ever. According to Chris, the first step in maintaining your fuel system is the use of a 10 micron fuel filter/water separator. Secondly, he notes that adding a fuel stabilizer to the tank each and every time you fill up is a must. And particularly on smaller, carbureted motors, the fuel system should be drained down every time the boat will sit unused for more than a few days at a time. The first step in this process is to start the engine, and disconnect the fuel line. Then let the engine idle until it runs out of fuel. Next, place a rag under the carburetor and open up the carb drain screw. Once all the remaining fuel has drained away, the engine can sit for several months without any issues. Making sure the fuel in your tank stays good is, of course, a separate issue (for more information on long-term fuel storage, read Ethanol Winterizing Tips). The next most common problem Chris sees is damage due to saltwater use without freshwater flushing. Corrosion and salt build up, anodes melt away, scaling clogs passages and gets into places it doesn't belong, and then you're left with major damage and a major repair bill. In fact, Chris showed us the inside of an outboard that hadn't been flushed regularly and it was a mess—to the tune of thousands of dollars in repair bills.

For the full article, check out http://www.boats.com/how-to/maintenance/how-to-prep-a-boat-for-painting Watch How to Paint a Boat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO7PEwMV73Q For more how to videos, visit www.boats.com Note: Though the hull in this video is wood, the process is the same to prepare old gelcoat on fiberglass topsides for painting. Welcome to our shop and Matsya, our 1938 Herreshoff Marlin. Today I'll show you how to prep the trouble spots on her topsides that are bare paint and peeling paint. First I like to inspect the whole hull looking for the trouble spots. I mark the trouble spots with a piece of tape. That way they're easy to find when I go back to take care of them. Once I've found the trouble spots, I like to go with a flat putty knife and remove all the peeling paint. Only remove what is not adhered well to the hull. Now that we've scraped off the loose paint we need to sand and feather in the edges. Some of the areas will be deeper than we can feather in; we'll have to do a fill. But before we do that, we want to sand and feather the edges, and then put primer over the bare spots. With the edges faired in, the bare spots smooth, and the few deep spots we'll have to fill, we can tack rag and prepare the surface for primer. Let's apply the primer. You don't have to go thick; just do a nice job covering the surface. Our primer has dried. It's time to fill the low spots. I've mixed up a little bit of epoxy with a sanding filler, and I'm applying that. And then with a nice putty knife, smooth it out. Don't overwork it; let it cure. Our filler has cured. Now we lightly sand the edges. It won't take much. Tack rag the surface once again, and apply the final coat of primer over the filled surfaces. Let the primer dry, and her topsides are ready for prep and painting.

boats.com Senior Editor, Lenny Rudow, walks us through the steps on how to change your outboard engine water pump impeller. It's good outboard maintenance practice to check your water pump impeller every season, and replace it every two to three seasons. RELATED VIDEOS & PLAYLISTS: How to Change a Boat Propeller - https://youtu.be/t3uZkGDbu-U?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr How to Flush an Outboard Motor - https://youtu.be/XsdEX567d64?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr The Most Common Outboard Engine Issues: Fuel Systems and Flushing - https://youtu.be/iZeSEr1vy4Q?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Outboard Engine Maintenance - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Outboard Engine News - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEFf419BT0mqrTo8_D8GG7y Read the full article: http://www.boats.com/reviews/boats/how-to-change-an-outboard-engine-water-pump-impeller/ For more how to videos, visit www.boats.com. If you own an outboard engine, chances are sooner or later you'll need a new water pump impeller. And the chances are also good that it'll come sooner—not later. Some manufacturers, like Yamaha, recommend that you inspect the impeller every year and replace it every two to three seasons. To see how this job gets done by a pro, we visited Norfolk Marine and had Yamaha Master Tech Chris Breeden take us through the process. Caption: Watch and learn, as Yamaha Master Tech Chris Breeden, Service Manager at Norfolk Marine, changes a water pump impeller. The first step in this process is removing the lower unit. Pull the bolts that secure it, and have a friend help you slide the unit down and off of the outboard. Make sure you have a place to sit the lower unit in an upright position, before you pull it off of the engine. Next, remove the water pump housing bolts, and then lift off the housing. Use a flat-head screwdriver to help pop the housing free, if necessary. Now you can reach the parts you need to replace: the bottom gasket, base-plate, impeller, key, and cup. If you're just doing an inspection, look for a "set" (bending) in the impeller vanes, damage to them, or any melting or scoring on the cup. If any of these indications of wear are present, replace the parts. With all the bad parts replaced, bolt the water pump housing back on. Then lift the lower unit and slide the shaft back up the outboard, giving the lower unit a little wiggle-jiggle until it slides into place. Then, grease the lower unit bolts (so they don't seize in place) and bolt the lower unit back on. Finally, give your handy-work a test: hook a freshwater supply to the engine, start it up, and make sure water is flowing through the outboard as intended. Note—it will take a few minutes for water to work its way through the powerhead and to the tell-tale, on large four-stroke engines. Checking how the engine shifts is a good idea, too, just to make sure you lined everything up properly when re-assembling the engine.

http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2013/04/how-to-change-the-thermostat-on-an-outboard-engine/ For more how to videos, visit www.boats.com. We're spending the day with the service gurus at Norfolk Marine talking about some maintenance issues, and one we haven't touched on yet is how to change the thermostat on an outboard engine. This is a stuck thermostat. Chris, how do I even know if my thermostat is stuck in the first place? Chris Breeden, Service Manager/Yamaha Master Tech: Well, one of the easiest signs is you get a high idle and oil dilution. The oil dilution is going to be fuel finding its way past the rings and getting into the oil. Lenny: Oh, when your engine is "making oil". Chris: That's it. Lenny: Well, can you show us how to change the thermostat? Chris: Sure can. First thing, just pop the cowling off, set it aside, and on this model there's a flywheel cover, it pops right off, and on the 150's (Yamaha F-150 four-stroke outboard) it's located right here on the side. Take your ratchet with a 10mm, pop these guys loose, and with all three bolts out we can get the cover out of the way. Then it comes right out. Lenny: That's what a new thermostat looks like, and there's an old one. Chris: That's what they're supposed to look like when they're cold, completely closed. Lenny: On every model engine the thermostat will be located in a different place, right? How do I know where to find it? Chris: The easiest way is to refer back to the service manual, and if you don't have the service manual you can go on the internet and Google, and find it there. Lenny: So just about all of these service manuals, you can find on the internet? Chris: I haven't found one yet that you couldn't.

http://features.boats.com/boat-content/2013/04/lenny-and-jason-at-the-norfolk-marine-counter-of-shame/ For more videos about boats and boat parts, visit www.boats.com. Lenny: We've been here at Norfolk Marine shooting How-To videos for several days now, and Jason, thanks for having us. Jason: Thanks for coming. Lenny: I've got to tell you, one of the most interesting things I've seen here, as a boater, is your Counter of Shame. Jason: Yeah, we have pulled some stuff out from the service department which we thought would be entertaining for you guys, to see what not to do. We have a wide array of outboard powered things like fuel filters that have not stood the test of time, that may have caused issues for some folks for some reason - these should really be changed every 100 hours, some say every 50 hours. We have some exhaust tuners that have rotted out from not having used your freshwater flush, rectify regulators, some trim/tilt assemblies that have rusted out. I mean, proper boat maintenance is just essential to optimal performance. Lenny: What is this? Jason: That's a fried impeller, it basically looks like the core of a fan blade there. Lenny: I've got to ask you about this prop. What happened here? Jason: This was actually run on a skiff in down-town Norfolk, on Granby Street. During a nor' easter a few years ago there was about two feet of water on top of the tidal surge, and they were using this for rescues. So when they brought this in it was quite a scene and we saved the lower unit for a while and we've saved this prop. It's quite a story. Lenny: That's really neat. Can it be reconditioned? Jason: Yeah, we'll send it right over to the prop-shop and see if they can work it out.

boats.com Senior Editor, Lenny Rudow, joins Norfolk Marine's Chris Breeden to walk us through the 100 hour maintenance interval for your outboard engine. RELATED VIDEOS & PLAYLISTS: Boating Tips: Two-Stroke Outboard Versus Four-Stroke Outboards - https://youtu.be/Il3rm2Qr858?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr The Most Common Outboard Engine Issues: Fuel Systems and Flushing - https://youtu.be/iZeSEr1vy4Q?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Outboard Expert: How to Check the Oil on an Outboard Outboard Engine Maintenance - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiC-0C78AkEskOh3QIJAr7MOqD0D4AYr Maintenance Tips: DIY Boat Repair, Updates and Improvements - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsiC-0C78AkHQiG3YQSlbL1rcWYMGjrGJ For more how to videos, visit www.boats.com. The service bay at Norfolk Marine is headed up by Yamaha Master Tech Chris Breeden, and he shows us exactly what goes into the 100 hour service of a two-stroke outboard engine. Lenny: The 100 hour service on a two-stroke outboard is probably not something you're going to try at home. But you want to know what's going on at the dealership when they do that work, right? We're here at Norfolk Marine today, and Yamaha Master Tech Chris Breeden is going to show us step number one, of the 100 hour maintenance interval. Chris: The first thing you're going to do is drain the lower unit oil, by taking out the lower drain screw, and then you release the upper drain screw. Then you would tilt the engine down. (See our How to Change the Lower Unit Oil on a Boat video). Okay, the second step is going to be removing the spark plug boots. Then we're going to break the spark plugs loose and remove them for the compression check. When these plugs are out, now's the time to check them for how they're burning. You want the plug to be as white as possible on the center electrode. This one's in pretty good condition, this one here is starting to foul. One is pretty typical of a 100 hour service, and the other is running a little rich. Now we take the compression gauge, put it in the number-one cylinder. Make sure the safety lanyard is disconnected, so you don't make any spark as you do the compression check. Now we're ready to crank the engine over. We have 125 on that cylinder, and we have about 130 on this one. Lenny: So Chris, one was 125 and one was 130, and I know you're looking for those numbers to be close together, right? Chris: That's correct, as long as they're within 15 percent, that's acceptable. OK, now we install the new spark plugs. And, let's re-fill the lower unit. Lenny, could i get you to trim this down level so we can get the correct amount of oil in? Thank you. Now, you just pump it up until oil comes out of the top hole. You also want to clear the tip of the magnet of any metal debris before putting the screw back in. And now, we're going to grease the zerk fittings. Then we're going to remove the prop, inspect it for any fishing line, and grease it. Lenny: If anyone has any questions about how to do this, we do have a How to Change a Boat Propeller video in the boats.com video library. Now, why would you be concerned if you saw fishing line wrapped around there? Chris: Fishing line can cut into the lower unit seal and cause the seal to fail, letting water into the lower unit. Lenny: And that could cause catastrophic damage. Chris: Definitely. We also have a zinc in bad shape to replace, and we need to change the fuel-water separator in the boat.

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