Videos tagged with Boat Maintenance

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to properly flush an outboard motor after a boating trip, emphasizing its importance for engine longevity, especially after exposure to saltwater. It also features a crucial pro tip from a boat mechanic: disconnecting the fuel line and letting the motor run until it dies. This technique is highlighted as a way to prevent carburetor issues like gumming up, potentially saving owners from costly repairs. The content aims to benefit both new and experienced boaters by offering practical maintenance advice.

This video is an essential guide for new boat owners, focusing on the critical importance of the boat drain plug. The content creator explains what a drain plug is, its location, and why it's absolutely vital to ensure it's in place before launching to prevent the boat from sinking. It also covers how to use the drain plug to empty water after retrieving the boat. The creator emphasizes that this crucial piece of information is often overlooked by salespeople and aims to prevent new owners from learning this lesson the hard way. The video encourages likes, comments, and subscriptions for more real-world boating tips.

This video features Bassmaster Elite Series Angler Brandon Palaniuk providing a crucial maintenance tip for boat owners. He explains how to use a transom saver, a simple and cost-effective accessory, to significantly extend the lifespan of a boat's transom. The video highlights the financial benefits of this preventative measure compared to the high cost of transom replacement.

This video demonstrates a homemade boat hoist designed to solve storage issues in a garage. The creator explains how they engineered a system to fit their bass boat, pull chain hoist, and Jon boat alongside two vehicles, optimizing space within their garage. The focus is on the practical application of a custom-built hoist for boat storage.