If you're a new boater, I have several videos that are especially for you! See the playlist here -> ua-cam.com/play/PLP_T5TIhc845daMPaiEjaY8p3hgLZVOHO.html
I recently bought a n'87 searay 225 and your videos, specifically this playlist, has been so helpful in knowing what i need to do to get my boat up and going for the upcoming summer! Thank you so much.
I think to older carbed engines where the danger of fire is much higher, When I cold start my I/O engine, I always lift the hatch cover to be sure that there is not entrapped gas vapors, The most important, if you ever replace an alternator, a starter or a distributor, these items must be shieded against flame propagation ( SAE J 1171 ) . Usually these component can be rebuilt using automotive internal components but all the shielding must be correctly reinstalled to make sure that they protect the engine compartment in the case of an internal spark
As my boat gets older, I am leaning toward running it longer and more often - because the only downside is wearing out the blower motor more quickly - which is far less costly and damaging than the alternative!
I guess the outdrive down makes sure the impeller is getting access to water. If not on the dock but the boat is on the trailer, make sure the ear muffs are set up on the intakes on the lower leg with a hose attached to insure the impeller has proper lubrication.
Thanks for all your advice! I have a question o out my boat. It’s in inboard engine. Why when the engine is cold and I started it starts right away but after using it for a while and I need to start the engine it takes a lot of tries for the engine to turn on? Is this normal?
Wayne, Ive heard and seen different ways of people using their bilge blower. Ive seen people run it the entire time they use the boat on the water, running it while fueling, and using it as indicated on the helm. Why so many ways instead of the way the boat manufacturer suggests? What is the right way? Sounds like a silly question, but I’ve read, seen and heard alot of things regarding this issue.
I think the people who leave their blower on the whole time are just being extra cautious - making sure they don't forget to turn it back on when they're docking or re-starting their engine. The only down side to leaving it on all the time is the blower can wear out more quickly, and the battery could drain if you have the engine off for a long time - but that's better than having a disaster. It's much more troubling if people don't use their blower at all. I believe the 'right way' is as indicated on the helm - which on mine, says to run it 4 minutes before starting the engine. But there's certainly no real harm in running it more than indicated especially if it's an older boat or there's any chance of fuel vapors.
If you turn the blower off after to start cruising and then you beach somewhere for a few hrs, do you have to go through the blower procedure again when restarting the engine?
It might be different instructions on different boats, but mine only indicates that it should be on before starting the engine and while going very slow. In other situations there should be sufficient airflow to prevent fumes from building up. I keep my boat on a creek that is speed restricted and switch it on before starting and off once I am out on the river
First, thank you so much for taking your time to respond! And my motor has a carburetor, and my grandpa told me years back when he gave it to me, it’s always supposed to be on while the motor is on, and 5 mins before you start.
Great question! It is because that's a time where there really might be an excess of fuel vapors. My fuel filler hose runs right next to my engine. If that hose has any leak anywhere, or if the tank is over-filled and fuel seeps out anywhere, it can create excessive fuel vapors. When pulling up to fuel up a boat, a person should switch on their bilge blower fan and let it run the whole time they're fueling up until they are underway.
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Why are soooo many people making how to start videos and having to “Pumping fuel” into the carburetor by pressing the button on the controller?? Is that actually necessary ???
If you're a new boater, I have several videos that are especially for you!
See the playlist here -> ua-cam.com/play/PLP_T5TIhc845daMPaiEjaY8p3hgLZVOHO.html
I recently bought a n'87 searay 225 and your videos, specifically this playlist, has been so helpful in knowing what i need to do to get my boat up and going for the upcoming summer! Thank you so much.
Great Job Wayne!
I think to older carbed engines where the danger of fire is much higher,
When I cold start my I/O engine, I always lift the hatch cover to be sure that there is not entrapped gas vapors,
The most important, if you ever replace an alternator, a starter or a distributor, these items must be shieded against flame propagation ( SAE J 1171 ) .
Usually these component can be rebuilt using automotive internal components but all the shielding must be correctly reinstalled to make sure that they protect the engine compartment in the case of an internal spark
Good points and one of the many reasons why 'marine' components cost more!
Hey bud , I started my bout out of the water 💧 and smoke came out should I change the water pump now
dang - probably
@@WayneTheBoatGuy what should I do
Simple but informative. Thanks, and keep filming
Thanks, will do!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
You should run the blower anytime the boat's not on plane which is basically most of the time
As my boat gets older, I am leaning toward running it longer and more often - because the only downside is wearing out the blower motor more quickly - which is far less costly and damaging than the alternative!
I guess the outdrive down makes sure the impeller is getting access to water. If not on the dock but the boat is on the trailer, make sure the ear muffs are set up on the intakes on the lower leg with a hose attached to insure the impeller has proper lubrication.
Yes - great point!
After you turn on blower, how do you know the blower is really running and blowing air? how do you verify the blower is blowing air? Thanks
On my boat I can hear it running. I think it can be heard in the video.
Thanks for all your advice!
I have a question o out my boat. It’s in inboard engine.
Why when the engine is cold and I started it starts right away but after using it for a while and I need to start the engine it takes a lot of tries for the engine to turn on? Is this normal?
That is not normal. There could be a vapor lock issue, or something else starving fuel when the engine is warm.
@@WayneTheBoatGuy thank you
Cool thanks
Wayne, Ive heard and seen different ways of people using their bilge blower. Ive seen people run it the entire time they use the boat on the water, running it while fueling, and using it as indicated on the helm.
Why so many ways instead of the way the boat manufacturer suggests? What is the right way?
Sounds like a silly question, but I’ve read, seen and heard alot of things regarding this issue.
I think the people who leave their blower on the whole time are just being extra cautious - making sure they don't forget to turn it back on when they're docking or re-starting their engine. The only down side to leaving it on all the time is the blower can wear out more quickly, and the battery could drain if you have the engine off for a long time - but that's better than having a disaster. It's much more troubling if people don't use their blower at all.
I believe the 'right way' is as indicated on the helm - which on mine, says to run it 4 minutes before starting the engine. But there's certainly no real harm in running it more than indicated especially if it's an older boat or there's any chance of fuel vapors.
@@WayneTheBoatGuy thank you for the info and for responding quickly.
If you turn the blower off after to start cruising and then you beach somewhere for a few hrs, do you have to go through the blower procedure again when restarting the engine?
@@rubenlopez6081yes, it's about a leak of some kind that could put fuel vapors under the cowl.
I thought you leave the blower on while the motor is on
It might be different instructions on different boats, but mine only indicates that it should be on before starting the engine and while going very slow. In other situations there should be sufficient airflow to prevent fumes from building up. I keep my boat on a creek that is speed restricted and switch it on before starting and off once I am out on the river
First, thank you so much for taking your time to respond!
And my motor has a carburetor, and my grandpa told me years back when he gave it to me, it’s always supposed to be on while the motor is on, and 5 mins before you start.
I wonder if anybody has ever actually exploded their boat by not using the blower. I always do that first before I untie the ropes
Yes - explosions and fires have happened because of fumes in the engine compartment.
@@WayneTheBoatGuy and grenades
I tried looking for boat explosions, and it seems like they mostly happy after refueling. Why is that?
Great question!
It is because that's a time where there really might be an excess of fuel vapors. My fuel filler hose runs right next to my engine. If that hose has any leak anywhere, or if the tank is over-filled and fuel seeps out anywhere, it can create excessive fuel vapors. When pulling up to fuel up a boat, a person should switch on their bilge blower fan and let it run the whole time they're fueling up until they are underway.
Shouldn't you also shut your cabin for the fumes?
I've heard the opposite - that they should have their own fan and be ventilated. My boat doesn't have a cabin though.
Subscribe!! I am and you both owner would be nice to have a serious boating 101 for beginners I know nothing about boats so please dump it down as much as possible
Why are soooo many people making how to start videos and having to “Pumping fuel” into the carburetor by pressing the button on the controller?? Is that actually necessary ???