Nah. Wait until 4th of July when it's peak busy then bring the boat out for the 1st time with your whole family standing around on the dock. That's always a classic
Lol. Everyone waiting and you're to the point of cussing it. If mine doesn't start in the first 5or 6 crank intervals, I get heated. Then become the spectacle of the boat ramp. Lol.
I went to an outboard engine school in the military. It was a pretty good school on everything dealing with outboards. Made a lot of money in San Diego after work and especially on the weekends.
Get a barrel plastic 55 gallon and cut it put a drain 3/4 in the bottom I use a hose cut barrel to hieght ensure water level over the intake fill and start. never throttle up pass 2500 rpm idle check for peeing Could be dirt dobbers in up the hose I sue a coat hanger to. Lean out
@@kencleg7721also I've noticed with the Dobbers, if you just start it in the barrel a few times over a few days it usually will loosen and soften up the dirt. In salt water it will even cut thru that dirt even faster. Last time I was clogged about half way but took a few hrs in the water to unplug it all the way. Gotta run those motors !!!!
Put the lower unit in a 30 -50 gallon plastic barrel, fill with water. Run engine. THIS will tell you if the water pump is working. Garden hose just pushes water through the engine.
Or you just pull your lower unit every two years and slap a new impeller on the shaft. Whether it needs it or not. It's a 12 dollar part and 30 minutes of work
There nothing worse than having problems at the launch for the first time of the year! My most common one is forgetting to put the drain plug in, which since Wisconsin made it a law to remove it after each time on the water ive forgotten to put it back in 3 times!
I’ve been there once myself. Fortunately, my buddies son noticed almost immediately, and we only got a couple gallons in the boat! That is definitely a pain in the neck having to remove the drain plug every time in Wisconsin.
Best thing I ever did for my 60 yamaha was to start running nothing but synthetic oil and non-ethanol gas through it. I also installed a fuel-water separator filter. Those things really fixed my continued carb issues and hard to start issues I used to have with it.
@@mikesolns1364 because it is on a boat primarily used for hunting, it is not uncommon for it to sit and not run for a several months in the late spring and summer up until mid fall. I was having to remove and tear apart the carbs and clear out gumming and varnish in the bowl and in the orifi and needles. No problems after synthetic oil, fuel water separator and non-ethanol fuel. It has been sitting for about two months now. I am confident I could go put it in the water now after a battery charge and it would start pretty quickly (for a two-stroke).
100%. Luckily I live on the southern coast and don't have a "first time for the season" lol. I've always started my motor before I do any prep work for a trip because if it's not running, you waste all of your time with everything else. I'm on the water approximately 50-75 times a year and usually at least every other outing, there's a sad fella at the ramp retrieving his boat due to battery, fuse or other motor issues that could've easily been discovered while at home and avoided wasting all that time and energy.
Here on Cape Cod, we call them “Rabbit Ears”!! Our neighbors don’t love them, LOL but great way to burn off a few minutes of fog oil before putting in the water.
I think this is hilarious. I know there are hoards of people who don't, but what type of boater would do that to themselves. Hilarious, simply hilarious 😂😂 Edit, oh and do that to others,,,, at the boat ramp.
Aint that the truth. Especially Yamaha. They are tough to start cold. My 2004 40hp two stroke cranks 10-15 intervals before it starts if it's been few weeks. Runs great all day. Junk start injection. Just needs a proper choke.
Always run the water hose first before you screw the muffs on the hose frogs, lizzards, bugs like to get ni the hose end don't want to push junk up n clog the head gasket 🙋😁
i always start everything before i put it in, wether it’s been a week or not, i don’t wanna get down in the ramp, not start and look like a jack ass. never had problems out of water either, jet skis, boats anything 🤷
People think you can check to see if the water pump is working with muffs. You cant. The garden hose will push water through a smoked waterpump impeller and simulate a working water pump. Water test or barrel test is the right way. You want to see the motor suck up the water on its own. Water forced through means nothing!
Your not wrong. But the muffs aren't a bad check either. It will tell you if the passage is plugged up. And if you watch the strength of the flow coming out of the engine you can usually tell if the force is being enhanced by the water pump or not. But you're right a slopped out water pump will still allow water to get through but it will usually look different. It's just so quick and easy with the muffs. If you hook up the muffs and turn the water on and you get flow through the motor before you start it, that can signal trouble also. Like I said it's an easy quick check that covers some of the bases.
Everyone in the comments making excuses on why not to scare me. Something like this might be why my uncles Nissan Marine 115 has lasted almost 20 years with minimal issues. It’s cycled through before going to the water and the salt is cleaned out this same way after every outing.
You want to see something shocking. If you still have an older stroke lower the leg amd prop into a large clean garbage container.. fill it with water then start the engine and let it run for 10 min or so. Stop engine then let it sit for awhile.. bout the time jt takes to have a beer.. Then take a look at the water.. 2 strokes are notorious for spewing oil and unburned gas. You'll see it on the water.. When I did that with my older 40 horse I was shocked.. water had oil and gas sheen all over it. got rid of it that season. It was filthy.
...and don't forget to use to toiletpaper everytime you went to the bowl. That underwear was clean when you put it on, but you might gonna have some trouble when not using that toilet paper.
Just had to pull a guy across the lake last night his lil gas motor wouldn't run right if he would have read the signs that say electric motor only I wouldn't have had to deal with his problems 😅
DUCK HUNTERS!!!!!! The boat ramp is not the place to play with grandpas old ‘75 Johnson, crank it before you ever hook up to the truck! Boat ramps or mud ramps most the time where we put in the river to duck hunt when it’s 10* and 4am is not the place to “try new stuff” or old worn out 💩
Boat ramp is 3 minutes away from my house so I just head there, dump the boat in the water, and cuss as I get it started for the 1st time. Only had to go home once with an engine that refused to start.
When testing an outboard allways run it in a bin of water that way you will know if your water pump impeller is working, if you use muffs the hose pressure will give a false indication that cooling water is flowing. Also what the hell is is that Naps guy on about?
@@mrdanger4851 They meant it will cut the hose when you put the engine into gear wise guy. Muffs can be installed from the front of the motor, works just fine. Stop trying to correct people that have no issues with doing things the way they do it.
@@howard1484 Not being a "wise guy"! Have you lined it up and tried it? Bet not because you will have to admit to yourself im correct. Go ahead and try it then you will be questioning what else you been doing. Wrong your entire life!
@@mrdanger4851we're both right and wrong. I didn't pay attention that the muffs in the video have the hose on the side. The muffs I own have the hose directly down the middle, allowing water pressure on both sides of the muffs, and will interfere with the propeller, which will not work going from the propeller side. The muffs he use may be able to go in from the propeller side, HOWEVER, it will not always work going in through the propeller side because the metal bar may interfere with the propeller depending on the size of the lower unit and the brand. It's best just to do whichever way works better for the person using it and for the engine itself.
DO NOT give the motor any throttle with muffs on. You can experience runaway engine without a load on the propeller. The motor can exceed max rpm by several thousand, even pulling the ignition plugs off won't stop it, only pulling the fuel line off will stop it (and then what damage have you done)
Nah. Wait until 4th of July when it's peak busy then bring the boat out for the 1st time with your whole family standing around on the dock. That's always a classic
LOL!
Two cans of starting fluid, 7 spark plug changes, a cloud of smoke, and one loud pop later, fire on the water…😂😂😂
We’re all guilty of it too! 🤣😂✌️
Lol. Everyone waiting and you're to the point of cussing it. If mine doesn't start in the first 5or 6 crank intervals, I get heated. Then become the spectacle of the boat ramp. Lol.
@@JFunk717lol had me rolling. Know the feeling. The spectacle of the boat ramp.
I always run my outboard at the house before I hook up the truck to go...its part of my checklist
yes!
When I had my old two stroke it was a must. The best part was getting to the ramp and it firing up on first turn.
👍👍
I went to an outboard engine school in the military. It was a pretty good school on everything dealing with outboards. Made a lot of money in San Diego after work and especially on the weekends.
Very cool!
Very cool, how long was the course?
@@jackjack4412It was a couple weeks in total. Class had only 12 students.
Ft.Uselss VA?
Check at the ramp ,,,,water pressure from your garden house can feed a bad pump
Get a barrel plastic 55 gallon and cut it put a drain 3/4 in the bottom I use a hose cut barrel to hieght ensure water level over the intake fill and start. never throttle up pass 2500 rpm idle check for peeing Could be dirt dobbers in up the hose I sue a coat hanger to. Lean out
@@kencleg7721100% Use a Drum. Some brands are notorious for needing to be "in the water" to supply enough water to the pump.
@@kencleg7721also I've noticed with the Dobbers, if you just start it in the barrel a few times over a few days it usually will loosen and soften up the dirt. In salt water it will even cut thru that dirt even faster. Last time I was clogged about half way but took a few hrs in the water to unplug it all the way. Gotta run those motors !!!!
You didn’t read the instructions that explain not to turn your water all the way on then…
Put the lower unit in a 30 -50 gallon plastic barrel, fill with water. Run engine. THIS will tell you if the water pump is working. Garden hose just pushes water through the engine.
Yes, that is the best way. It takes more time and water, but your right.
Or you just pull your lower unit every two years and slap a new impeller on the shaft. Whether it needs it or not. It's a 12 dollar part and 30 minutes of work
Water pressure from house can also seem like a bad water pump is a good water pump.
And when you get it in the water at the ramp, you check it again. Duh.
There nothing worse than having problems at the launch for the first time of the year! My most common one is forgetting to put the drain plug in, which since Wisconsin made it a law to remove it after each time on the water ive forgotten to put it back in 3 times!
Yes, that could be a problem.
I’ve been there once myself. Fortunately, my buddies son noticed almost immediately, and we only got a couple gallons in the boat!
That is definitely a pain in the neck having to remove the drain plug every time in Wisconsin.
Why is that even a law ? But you definitely want to pull your plug and have your boat tilted to drain any rain etc.
@@outlawtruxI suspect to prevent the spread of invasive species
Law? Lol, My plug stays in. The bilge pump removes unwanted water.
Best thing I ever did for my 60 yamaha was to start running nothing but synthetic oil and non-ethanol gas through it. I also installed a fuel-water separator filter. Those things really fixed my continued carb issues and hard to start issues I used to have with it.
Great point!
What continous carb problems did you use to have?
@@mikesolns1364 because it is on a boat primarily used for hunting, it is not uncommon for it to sit and not run for a several months in the late spring and summer up until mid fall. I was having to remove and tear apart the carbs and clear out gumming and varnish in the bowl and in the orifi and needles. No problems after synthetic oil, fuel water separator and non-ethanol fuel. It has been sitting for about two months now. I am confident I could go put it in the water now after a battery charge and it would start pretty quickly (for a two-stroke).
I do this every year at home even if I don't plan on going out on the water that year. Maintenance is key.
True True
Works for inboard-outboards as well!
rookie weekend is coming up this weekend
I use a plastic barrel
Works
100%. Luckily I live on the southern coast and don't have a "first time for the season" lol. I've always started my motor before I do any prep work for a trip because if it's not running, you waste all of your time with everything else. I'm on the water approximately 50-75 times a year and usually at least every other outing, there's a sad fella at the ramp retrieving his boat due to battery, fuse or other motor issues that could've easily been discovered while at home and avoided wasting all that time and energy.
Yes, check what you can at home.
Good advice sir!! Never run your engine without water!
That's right!
Here on Cape Cod, we call them “Rabbit Ears”!! Our neighbors don’t love them, LOL but great way to burn off a few minutes of fog oil before putting in the water.
Nice!
I think this is hilarious. I know there are hoards of people who don't, but what type of boater would do that to themselves. Hilarious, simply hilarious 😂😂
Edit, oh and do that to others,,,, at the boat ramp.
I guess it needed to be said ,,, thanks !
Yes, why not!
Good thing I did this dirt dobbers deep had to pull the hose and put a wire up into the engine then it started peeing and yes u use a cut 55 gal drum
Those things like my boat too.
Always start your boat up at home that's a must
yes
I've seen those things for sale at lowes, and i never knew what they were
That's them
Yeah use a barrel cause we put muffs on our moser and it pumped but we took it to the lake and the water pump was bad
Yes, a barrel of water is more telling. But a little more of a pain.
dont forget for a yamaha .. grease up the steering/ pivot column so it does seize up from rubberized grease that hasnt been changed in years.
Noted
how long to do it for? I plan to leave very early, I have twins, and wouldn't want to bother the neighbors for too long
Even running it for 30 seconds confirms that the motor starts and runs, so that's better than nothing.
Exactly Right
true
Started my old Johnson Seahorse at home before taking it to the lake. It started fine. Once I got to the lake it wouldn’t start, just my luck.
That is odd and frustrating!
My 1993 30 hp Yamaha will only ideal while it's half choked. What do I need to do ??
Make sure you have fresh fuel, check your fuel filter and operation of fuel pump. You have a fuel supply issue. Hope that helps.
@@steveb.6267And clean your carbs
I agree with the other replies.
Also after a day on the bay to lessen salt buildup.
I wash the boat and motor, then flush my engine with fresh water.
Always give it a quick start at the house before hitting the water
true
I have 2019 skeeter zx250 and ears don't fit the motor
Maybe put in barrel of water.
@KnettersPracticalOutdoors that's what I usually do for four strokes
Aint that the truth. Especially Yamaha. They are tough to start cold. My 2004 40hp two stroke cranks 10-15 intervals before it starts if it's been few weeks. Runs great all day. Junk start injection. Just needs a proper choke.
noted
Always run the water hose first before you screw the muffs on the hose frogs, lizzards, bugs like to get ni the hose end don't want to push junk up n clog the head gasket 🙋😁
That is a GREAT point!
Can't do that, wouldn't have anyone to laugh at at the marina😂😂😂
True, some TH-camrs base their entire channel on that stuff.
Save everybody some heartache at the boat ramp be ready to launch and go
Yes
i always start everything before i put it in, wether it’s been a week or not, i don’t wanna get down in the ramp, not start and look like a jack ass. never had problems out of water either, jet skis, boats anything 🤷
Yes!
What if I don't have a boat?
Then it's not really that important to run the engine before you go to the landing.
I run mine every time I take it out, basically weekly
Do t tell me what to do! 🤣
No problem.
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors 🤣
Which country are you,and is how mach
USA, about $7
Amen
cool
Thank you, Mr. Obvious!
You are welcome!
People think you can check to see if the water pump is working with muffs. You cant. The garden hose will push water through a smoked waterpump impeller and simulate a working water pump. Water test or barrel test is the right way. You want to see the motor suck up the water on its own. Water forced through means nothing!
Your not wrong. But the muffs aren't a bad check either. It will tell you if the passage is plugged up. And if you watch the strength of the flow coming out of the engine you can usually tell if the force is being enhanced by the water pump or not. But you're right a slopped out water pump will still allow water to get through but it will usually look different. It's just so quick and easy with the muffs. If you hook up the muffs and turn the water on and you get flow through the motor before you start it, that can signal trouble also. Like I said it's an easy quick check that covers some of the bases.
Bro you come up with your all by yourself! You a dang genius!
No, I was shown by someone else, just like many other boat users.
What if I have a jet motor
I'll leave that one to the aircraft mechanics!
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors but it is like a seadoo
Turkey gobble in the background?
May have been a chicken
Seen it dozens of times where someone is at the launch dock trying to get their motor running.
It happens and can be avoided.
Everyone in the comments making excuses on why not to scare me. Something like this might be why my uncles Nissan Marine 115 has lasted almost 20 years with minimal issues. It’s cycled through before going to the water and the salt is cleaned out this same way after every outing.
Very cool
you and me are hauling ass - Y.A.M.A.H.A
YES!
Hi my name is John from Kenya, how can I get the engine 15hp
Not sure
Make syre that the muffs are soft.
There is nothing worse than a tough muff😅
I see what you did there, LOL!
You want to see something shocking. If you still have an older stroke lower the leg amd prop into a large clean garbage container.. fill it with water then start the engine and let it run for 10 min or so. Stop engine then let it sit for awhile.. bout the time jt takes to have a beer..
Then take a look at the water.. 2 strokes are notorious for spewing oil and unburned gas.
You'll see it on the water..
When I did that with my older 40 horse I was shocked.. water had oil and gas sheen all over it. got rid of it that season. It was filthy.
Yes, 4 strokes are much cleaner.
...and don't forget to use to toiletpaper everytime you went to the bowl. That underwear was clean when you put it on, but you might gonna have some trouble when not using that toilet paper.
That is great advice! Thanks for sharing!
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors I hope you understand sarcasm. Nowadays you never know...
@@andrebrammer2214 I liked it! It's all good.
Just had to pull a guy across the lake last night his lil gas motor wouldn't run right if he would have read the signs that say electric motor only I wouldn't have had to deal with his problems 😅
you didn' have to deal with HIS problem, anyhow!
No kiddin, Dah…
Aout board?
yes
Drain plug
Good point! Make sure it's sitting there tight! And use some patty on it too.
I make sure to run my outboard outside only
cool
DUCK HUNTERS!!!!!! The boat ramp is not the place to play with grandpas old ‘75 Johnson, crank it before you ever hook up to the truck! Boat ramps or mud ramps most the time where we put in the river to duck hunt when it’s 10* and 4am is not the place to “try new stuff” or old worn out 💩
true
Get your boat oooot.
yes
👍
cool
I start mine when the snow is out and pee in the engine 🎉
ok?
I learned that at 14
Very cool!
Stabil in the gas helps, too.
Yes
Boat ramp is 3 minutes away from my house so I just head there, dump the boat in the water, and cuss as I get it started for the 1st time. Only had to go home once with an engine that refused to start.
Not fun at all!
As long as i have a trolling motor im still going fishing
Yes! Any fishing is better than no fishing!
I put mine in a cut off 50 gallon drum and then run it.
Takes more time, but works great too.
Got that same motor. Lol
I love mine!
Always do this was taught by papaw
You know it
Those are not muffs, they are rabbit ears! Muffs are different, they are ummm.. well I guess they can be wet too..
Need to talk about inspections in california....
Don't test your motor and then go to the lake. Boat and motor need to be dry
You can't test a motor out of water in California?
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors you can’t even run a two stroke on most California lakes
When testing an outboard allways run it in a bin of water that way you will know if your water pump impeller is working, if you use muffs the hose pressure will give a false indication that cooling water is flowing. Also what the hell is is that Naps guy on about?
I recently decided that I didn’t like the earmuffs because they aren’t fool proof. Having the motor in a garbage can full of water is more reliable.
Nah the good old 2stroke always starts
I wish that were always true!
It pains me that this advice is nevcessary
Anyone who needs to be told this, should not have a boat.
No kidding
No it's true
Muffs 😂
If it doesn't pee your done. Otherwise you're going to overheat and then it's Break Out Another Thousand. ( BOAT)
You installed the muffs backwards Install from the prop side!
So that it cuts the hose?
@@soloparadise2292 yea No your intelligent you can fig it out and once you do you can't unsee it
@@mrdanger4851 They meant it will cut the hose when you put the engine into gear wise guy. Muffs can be installed from the front of the motor, works just fine. Stop trying to correct people that have no issues with doing things the way they do it.
@@howard1484 Not being a "wise guy"! Have you lined it up and tried it? Bet not because you will have to admit to yourself im correct. Go ahead and try it then you will be questioning what else you been doing. Wrong your entire life!
@@mrdanger4851we're both right and wrong. I didn't pay attention that the muffs in the video have the hose on the side. The muffs I own have the hose directly down the middle, allowing water pressure on both sides of the muffs, and will interfere with the propeller, which will not work going from the propeller side. The muffs he use may be able to go in from the propeller side, HOWEVER, it will not always work going in through the propeller side because the metal bar may interfere with the propeller depending on the size of the lower unit and the brand. It's best just to do whichever way works better for the person using it and for the engine itself.
Just buy an evenrude
All brands have their problems
Ok🫣👌🤫
Just making sure everything is OK! LOL!
DO NOT give the motor any throttle with muffs on. You can experience runaway engine without a load on the propeller. The motor can exceed max rpm by several thousand, even pulling the ignition plugs off won't stop it, only pulling the fuel line off will stop it (and then what damage have you done)
Who pushed your button captain obvious
If they don't have earmuffs and know how to use them they should not own a boat
It's a good idea to have them.
Uh. Duh.
Most people were shown this by someone. Sometimes that someone is me.
If you don’t know how to do this you shouldn’t have a boat.
it helps
Kapal boat
ok
If you have a boat and don’t have muffs you shouldn’t own a boat
They help.
Thanks captain obvious
You are welcome.
Cool
thanks
Did the only two people in the world who didn’t know this actually see this clip? I sincerely hope they did. Just sayin!!!
I think there are still a few more than 2.
@@KnettersPracticalOutdoors
You’re correct, I forgot it’s in the USA,
plenty of idiots there.
This isn’t common sense?
Believe it or not, some folks have never seen one of these.