Will My $200 Abandoned Outboard Engine Run? 

We had a 9.9 Yamaha 4 stroke go into salt water at wide open throttle and it actually ran better than ever after we fished it out and changed the oil. There was a dead spot in the throttle before but dropping it in the sea at full throttle apparently cleared out the carbs. Great video, thanks.

More like this, plz. I enjoy the detailed explanations of your process.

Good old carbed 2-stroke outboards, can't kill em!

Great video and nice engine. A note to anyone reading this though. Never EVER clean any painted surface with a Brillo or scouring pad. It has the same outcome as sandpaper. It will of course abrade the dirt or overspray away but will leave your paint very dulll and scratched.

I like how you repair small engines the exact opposite way of me. I don't clean anything until I know it's mechanically sound. I've cleaned up too much non repairable junk in my life lol

Man i still remember how excited me and my kids how happy we was when i finally bought new 25hp mercury tiller took me 2 years to save for only someone to steal from us less then a week its crazy broke my kids heart man

He straight pulled up to McDonald’s in da Jon boat 😳

Love this channel!! I love seeing your thought process on getting these to run! Really appreciate you and your time!

You need an ultrasonic cleaner for your carb parts. Must have bench tool for these compact engines that operate in corrosive environment. 😊 After breaking the pistons free with Marvel Mystery, put 1-2 tablespoons of foam air filter oil into each piston. That oil is high viscosity and will "stick" to your rings and cylinder walls until the rings free up. That will fix your compression problem.

Love seeing old 2 stokes come back just shows you if you got some time you can make any thing work get out in the garage and do something.

That is one hell of a score! I’ve been searching for a small boat since someone gave me a 1965 3hp Johnson. I just lucked upon a 14’ lone star with a 15hp Evinrude on a trailer for cheap. I’m happy to have it but I already knew I was gonna want at least a 25hp. Well. I’ll be great full for what I have and just keep looking. They’re out there. Great video thanks. It keeps me optimistic.

Love the outboard videos as much as the resto vids. Great video dude, love Yamaha outboards. Also the drone flyover videos with the music are brilliant- look forward to those

It’s these kinda videos that got me into your channel at the beginning, love the mix of what you do always good content.

Awesome video! I bought my first boat and motor last year and they're coming along nicely. This video gives me alot of hope that motor will turn out this nice. I got a 1986 8hp yamaha 2 stroke that needs carb work and the lower unit needs to be serviced

Always love your videos. You make it look so easy. The explanation is always easy to understand and I love the music and the video at the end… Keep them coming.

How lucky was you with this engine. Well done guys. "Great Job" as you Americans say. Keep them coming. Eamonn Evans (Worcestershire) England.

Really enjoy watching you restore boats. keep up the good work

You do a Beautiful job on your videos, and I enjoy each and everyone of them. You are also a GREAT mechanic! Keep up the Good Work!

More outboard repairs/service please especially on some of your bigger ones.

5:46 I could smell that lol

I have 1963 Chrysler 15hp two stroke with 75 and 80 psi on compression test, it starts and runs great. Nice video seeing all the water at the end of winter

She's seen some sandbars LoL polished tail fin and prop. I had a 25 like this and yes you're right they're one of the best I've ever run along with the older Johnson evenrude engines. 👌👍 Good vid

Nice work. It great to how you bring these things back to life.

I did the same thing with a short shaft 18 tohatsu i picked up for $150. It had been sitting outside since 2002! It was partially stuck and needed a new $60 cdi unit, plus a water pump, plugs and t stat, and carb clean. Thing started on the 2nd pull! These japanese small motors are amazing.

Instead of using Brillo which dulls the clearcoat finish, you can use denatured alcohol which removes the overspray but doesn’t harm the clearcoat finish.

Love your bring back to L.I.F.E. Vids. You The Man.

I have that exact year 25hp that is still running strong. Great motor.

Excellent video no stupid music I did this in my younger years makes me want to get back in buying and repairing outboards

Wish I was there to smell it fire up. Love that two stroke smell. Is that sunken sailboat your next project? You could pull it off I’m betting

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE VID. I HAVE OFFICIALLY WATCHED LIKE 90% OF YOUR VIDEOS AND I THINK IT'S SAFE TO SAY THAT THIS ONE IS DEFINITELY THE BEST

Always learning from you thanks Chris

That cleaned up nicely! Good work!

Am I the only one that believes the time he puts into to his videos he deserves more support the RU-vid platform should really help him blow up

The best way to learn about outboard fixing, troubleshooting and servicing is to watch your channel, thank you

Yes! I have almost the same motor. Nice to see you work on the small outboards again

Great video again! Enjoy watching your adventures.

Boy you hit it good on that one those are great sellers on the used outboard market .I just sold an 1986 Johnson 25HP mint condition for $850 and I paid $25 for it needed just the lower steering mount ,tilt bar and a carburetor cleaning so I know good deals when I see them.Great video really enjoyed it its usually 60% good-40% not good for me freeing up motors when they are seized from sitting or submersion and the rings arent stuck too bad.Its great when you really enjoy it & its a great way to make side money and make available affordable outboards for many people who just cant afford going $4000 or so for a new one....Glenn P.

Another great video!! Love these outboard resurrection videos!!

We need more videos like this, we love yours explanations 🤙🏻👍🏻💯💯

Wow !! well done amazing work man !!

Got to love those barn finds, there great especially when they run well. Love the vids keep um comin 👍✌

Just discovered your channel. Love the content the narrating filming audio thanks for A channel for people like us

You make great videos… thanks for your efforts

You guys rock! Yamaha's rock. I'm still crankin a 1994 200hp saltwater series on my Grady White.....Same place you are...

Sounds like a Yamaha great job bringing her back to life!!! What a score keep em coming man!

Man.....you are really fortunate! Awesome video

you can fix any outboard. I wish I can do same as you

I think the funniest part is that you keep saying 1998 like it was a million years ago. Doesn't seem like that long to me but then I've got a lot of stuff that's even older like my 1985 Toro snowblower the boatload of tools from the same time period and then there's the '70 Chevelle. These years pass all too quickly and 1998 seems like just yesterday to me. Great job rehabbing a real workhorse.

Love the KC lights the boat the motor the ARB bumper love it hahaha

Mate ur videos are da bomb keep up the good work

Great video. This kind helps to provide information for future use. Thanks

Wow! Great find guys, you deserve it! Now that motor is worth 1,500 or more. New 4 stroke 25 costs 4,000 dollars and that's a better motor!!

Great Vlog bro and thanks for going over this motor really like this 2 stroke i gess they r better then 4 stroke EFI CRAP now dayz

Why is a guy fixing boat motors so fascinating to watch.

This is awesome man!!! I get overwhelmed when working on my motors for my sailboat. I have a outboard well, so I use a 10hp 2stroke evenrude

Automotive Clay bar works wonders for overspray P.S. And it doesn't scratch the paint

I’m a motor mechanic and love how you approach every task. Thank you 😊

Great video. Really enjoyed it. I have a 2006 that looks identical to this 1998. It's a real workhorse

Nice job!! It sure is nice when you can pick up a motor like that and get it going!!

When it comes to corroded parts, we (here in Germany) have a method to get it all shiny and clean again, it's basically sandblasting but with walnut shells. The video is called; 7500€ für T5 mit Pumpe-Düse-Defekt! Nussschalen vs Soda: Was reinigt verkokte Einlassventile besser? Cheers Nik

I was lucky in a similar situation, scored same motor on a boat that had sat for many years and was covered in shit. A good clean out and runs great for dirt cheap. I can imagine people finding these motors for decades to come and doing the same haha

I’ve got the same engine and I love it. Lots of power and a lot lighter than a four stroke

These motors you work on are definitely my childhood ones lol, great job bud

Good content every time really can’t complain

WOW what a SCORE!!!!!!! That engine can go for EVER!!!

I like the old flat bottom thing takes on all comers and has a lot of room on it you go brother I'm enjoying your videos

That's awesome man!!💯

Awesome video. Definitely post more like this.

1:09 really clean engine it’s just dirty😂😂

miss these kind of videos

Those 2 stroke 25 Yamaha's are very sought after, they still go for ridiculous money. I have one on a 14 Jon and we've had it to 35mph on GPS. They ripped for a little 2 stroke.

Awesome job man!!

I love your videos keep up the good work

Dude you are inspiring love your videos.

Incredible dude! Wish I lived near you.

Great find and an awesome engine they are. Sounds great.

Always watching to learn from you . Did you got to outboard school?

Great video , good job , i love yamaha , got a 15 hp from 1986 with still 130 psi on both cilinders great engines

thanks for this video great job as always

awesome vid as always

Add fresh Yamaha white paint to the prop, and Yamaha blue to the skeg. I have sold a few outboards and it is amazing how much something so simple as touch up paint can speed along a sale and increase value for your sale.

Nice job man. Motor looks great

great video i love great deals like that i picked up a wilson flyer 14ft with a yamaha 85 hp 1990 that had been sitting in a drive since 2007 all we did was clean the carbs , new plugs and freed the engine off away she runs and with buying it and parts it stands me in £450

I'd love to have one like this. Perfect for kiddies. Well done

Another great job👍

i love yahama 2 strokes they just take so much

Great video. Thanks.

Good job, another great find!

Great fine. $200 well spent , However the real money is in knowing how to fix it. That can be priceless. If I owned it it would probably just stay stuck in the garage.

Great video 👍 good job!

What do you do with the repaired motors?

Nice, you did a great job ! Greetings from the Netherlands

What an awesome deal! Great work!

You can hear the bearings roaring on that yammi. It’s normal for them to have good compression but still have bearings going south from being submerged.

Really enjoyed your post. Educational design projects

You should introduce the people that come on the boat with you. Maybe even invite different guests.

Awesome find, good work.

Again WOW. Nice work

Awesome video!

Like ending videos with the drone shot. Maybe show how to disconnect and connect the shift shaft when you lower the lower unit. Could prevent damage to shifter.