I've owned boats all my life. 1st one at 15. Now I'm 74. No regrets . They provided fun and love with my children then my grandchildren. Then myself. Yes they are expensive to maintain. But they also kept me alive and I have some great photos of this family. And even more memories
Dipstick tubes on Mercury Marine engines and most marine engines go right to the bottom of the pan ( they actually run down to where the oil pan drain plug would be.) You can push a hose over the end of the tube and draw all the oil out with a vacume pump. Much easier than the drill pump method. And the vacume pump is great to have around for sucking out old fuel or antifreeze around the shop. Hope that helps! Love your boat! I'm a Mercury marine tech way up in Saskatchewan Canada.
I got the little $5 hand pump from harbor frieght . Sucks out cold rotella 15w40 quick . And I always pump it into a 1 gallon jug so I know when it’s done
Here here on the benefits of owning a boat. Priceless memories with the family and what a great way to leave the stress of the world behind for a while. Sunsets always look better from the water!
Hi from Canada! I have a small engine shop and we use vacuum pumps for oil change all the time. We find the vac pump thru the dipstick hole actually pulls more oil out, bellow the drain hole. And you can pump it up and walk away, vac does the rest. You guys are awesome and I enjoy your content. Thanks 😊
Was gonna comment similar I use to work at Mercedes’ and we used a vacuum pump for our oil changes. First time I did it I pulled the oil drain plug after cause I didn’t trust it. Not even one drop came out.
Iv been a boat owner for about 3 seasons now. You hit the nail on the head when it comes to memories. Our 3 year old is in life with the water and we love giving him those experiences. Priceless. Someday I’d like to get a cabin cruiser like yours.
I pull the out drive every season to grease the U joints and check for water leaking into the bellows. If water gets in it will rust the needles bearings in the U joint and when it fails it will take out the bellows, happened to a friend, I had to make an emergency run with the trailer as he was sinking. Also, clean bilge, no leaves or anything that can block the bilge pump. You guys are Awesome!
What you said towards the end about how people say that its a hole in the water... you made such great points about the memories. Those are worth the thousand IMO
Boats, cars, campers any toys are great. You just need to use them while you can. Long as they bring you enjoyment who cares what the cost. Love the very diverse content of yalls channel.
We took our '92 Malibu Sunsetter out for the first time last Saturday (5/29/21) on the Napa River. My wife reupholstered most of the interior. It was hammered but looks so good now. Thanks for the Vlog. Enjoy your Sommer!
I left our Bimini top up and made side panels out of HF heavy duty tarp. I added zippers and snaps to each one. I basically made a 4500 custom enclosure for 400 bucks including the sewing machine. Boat stayed clean on the inside during the winter and all moisture would evaporate through the Bimini top fabric. Looks really good also. I’ll be using these for patterns when I make my enclosure out of sunbrella material..
I use one of those compressor style vacuum pumps to extract oil. It too took a long time. I realized that the dip stick tube on a marine engine (I have a VP 5.7 GSi) goes to the bottom of the oil pan. If the extraction hose does not go all the way into the pan air is sucked down between the extraction hose and the dip stick tube. If instead you select an extraction hose ID that fits over the dip stick tube and seals the rate of extraction should be much higher.
The engine oil should be changed every 100 hours or once per season. It is best to change the oil before the boat is stored so that fresh oil is on the bearings for the duration of the storage period vs. the old oil. Check the dipstick tube to see if it has a garden hose male fitting at the top. If it does, Mercury sells a pump that threads on to the fitting. It's a hand pump but it works very well and takes about a minute to pump out the oil. Don't worry about not getting all the oil out - the amount that remains in the oil pan is less than 4 ounces. I used to use a cut down milk jug and pull the drain plug but when I realized how little oil remained in the pan, I stopped doing that. Seriously consider a cover for the winter - not the snap on cockpit type cover but a canvas type tarp that breathes and a wood underframe so the water can drain off. If you keep the pitch high enough, the cats won't be able to lay on it. Leaving the boat exposed will rot the upholstery, cause electrical issues, etc. Are the trim tabs Bennett tabs? If so and if the 20 amp fuse feeds the trim tabs and it blows when you activate the tab switches, the issue could be a shorted solenoid on the pump assembly. The pump assembly (usually mounted on the transom in the engine compartment) consists of a motor and two solenoids - one for port and one for starboard side. Unplug the pump and activate the switches on the dash - if the fuse does not blow, the problem is in the pump assembly. Verify the unit has a good ground, then with the unit unplugged apply 12V from the battery through a fused jumper to the individual pins. I believe that blue and yellow are for the motor blue is one direction and yellow is the reverse direction, red is the port solenoid and green is the starboard solenoid. If the fuse in the jumper blows when powering the individual component, that will identify the bad component. The solenoids are available separately so there is no need to replace the entire pump unit. I hear the BOAT acronym all the time and it is usually from people who do not even own a boat. Like you said, you can't put a price on the good times and memories you make with a boat.
All your adventures are fun and informational to watch, but have to admit I do look foward to your time on the boat. Maybe it's because I have a few myself and really enjoy using them and working on them. Thanks to you both for all you share. Jim from Michigan.
I had a boat years ago here in New Jersey. I covered it and put wooden poles inside with round discs on the end which had foam rubber on them . I cut them so they would keep the cover tight. So the next year there was very little cleaning. Of course we had to change the oil in the lower unit, and I had a 115 evinrude outboard which I kept in the garage. Good times.
I was just reading through the comments and I remembered that we tied a plastic cover over the boat also. We have leaves and snow so it was really necessary. After I took the boat out of the lake I would polish the sides and bottom. When I sold it the condition was like new. 18’ boat, lots of fun but hard to sell. One potential buyer said a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into. So I said I guess that’s a no sale then ? Lol. It was such fun - enjoy it together. I enjoy your channel.
I've been a mechanic a long time. I use a Pela 6000 to suck out oil. Any model I haven't done before. I use the sucker, then pull the sump plug to see if it left any. For all the people telling you that it won't get all the oil = Wrong! I've only found 3 older style cars that have a baffle around the dipstick that make it hard to extract the oil. In all others, it actually gets more than pulling the sump plug! Most modern engines (2000
Emily... You are 100% spot on about the memories. Yes, they can be a tad expensive. BUT... my mother passed last month and this episode brought back so many flooding (pun intended) great memories and put a huge smile on my face. Thank you, I needed that. Love to y'all. Stay safe, happy anniversary, & #1... have fun xx
Make sure you service all your fluids. My new-to-me Sea Ray just had a cone clutch go out because the prior servicing had not been changing out those fluids enough and it wore it out.
I used drill pumps for a while and then bought a vacuum pump / canister. Never looked back. Way faster. Also lots of ways to do things but I always change the oil as part of the winterizing process so it doesn’t sit all winter with all the acids etc in it. Not sure if it matters. Ran straight 30W too. Internet was right on that one.
If you go to Lake Ouachita, at some point, maybe you can plan a trip a bit further north to Greers Ferry Lake, also a great place for boating adventures & creating memories! And I'm sure you know, but Harbor Freight has a mechanical oil extractor that makes quick work of changing the oil, but it's a little pricey for only once-per-year use. I use a pump vacuum w/3qt tank, so I have to empty the tank when full & before the engine oil pan is completely drained, but it works.
Pro tip on the horn. The contacts tend to get just enough corrosion to make it spotty due to humidity. Buy one of those canned air horns like they use at sports arenas and toss in the glovebox just in case.
Gotta love the red Monaro! (That’s an Aussie Holden rebadged by Chevrolet - we actually supplied quite a few back to the U.S. about - oh! - 16 or so years ago). From one of your faithful followers here “down under” on the other side of the Pacific.
Conduit boat cover frame with a centerline high point water and light to medium weight branches will roll off and cats can’t create a low spot to nest.
Hey Emily you and Aaron should jump in the Cessna and fly over to The 2021 SWAMP STOL at Jennings Airport, 3R7, Louisiana June 10-12, 2021. It would be a couple hour flight in the 172 Aaron could uses some cross-country hours in his log book. STOL Competitions are the new #1 motorsport destination trips to take.
You should get a curt trutrack weight distribution hitch from advanced auto parts. For a heavy boat like that or a trailer it really helps the stability I find.
You guy’s Need the mityvac 7201 manual fluid vacuum pump, it works awesome I am a GM tech, and I use mine almost every day. mityvac even has an air powered version but what I like about the 7201 if you don’t have access to an air compressor you can still use, and it has way more applications than just extracting oil, I have one for bleeding brakes, I have another for just extracting oil’s, coolants and so forth I also use the mityvac MV6410 for filling transmissions. Mityvac has a lot of grate products and they work really well!
As a previous boat owner I agree with you; the boat can be very expensive, yet the memories that are made while having a boat are priceless. Enjoy your sumer y'all
Nice to have your boat adventures back after winter. Terminology suggestion: "de-commission" in the fall, "re-commission" in the spring! Also, my trim tabs only worked when the ignition was turned on. Otherwise it's a pump issue or simply not enough fluid. Happy Birthday and Anniversary!
I use to suck the oil out through the dip stick like you did until a boat racer called me a dip stick and showed me on his drag boat he installed a ball valve in the oil pan drain bung...the hose on the valve was then ran through the bilge port...it was about 10" past the port... simple, fast, clean!
hi guys love the ch. When you next use your pump pull the dipstick and release the oil filler cap. That way you'll allow air to replace the oil in the system much easier. Allow for better flow from the pump. keeping the cap, dipstick and filter in place keeps the system closed creating an airlock for want of a better term.
“The memories totally outweighs the negatives of owning a boat”. We just spent 4 days and 3 nights on our 2855 cabin cruiser and used 75 gallons of gas. Hope you guys have a blast and deserve a getaway vacation.
Well yea... of course they work well together. Do you think that HE is going to do anything to jeopardize that smokin' hot model chick babe??? He can't believe this accomplishment! He just can't wait for that next class reunion....
Happy Bday Big A and, Happy anniversary, A&E! Emily, there is a how to pour your oil instruction, to prevent spillage, molded on the back of every plastic oil bottle- you triggered my ocd's. 😉 As for viscosity? you guys know this- have an accurate OPG/OPS and proper CCV. Last thing you want is too much oil pressure on a heavy beesh like that, be blowing all the seals out. Oh and, Marine CRC (this is the best product ever) for winterizing your electronics, CRC contact cleaner for summerizing. Big box of all amp fuses on board, at all times. Sorry about the novel, love you guys!
Happy Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary. My thoughts on the little oil pump is the straw sized tube it’s drawing through I think next time I change the oil I would change the plug out for a valve and a hose that I can plug that pump into just my $.02 Cheers.
They make a hand oil pump that screws right onto the ring at the top of the dipstick tube. I just did mine, I have that same engine package, it got every last drop out. It took 8 quarts to refill my engine of 25-40w, not 5-30w. The tube is designed to have the oil extracted through it, I'm net even sure you would be able to drain the pan from the bottom.
Hi Guys just a tip, change oil and filter when you store for the winter. There is a acid building up in the oil with the carbon left in the oil. Puls the small moist that gets in there during the summer will make it rust a little bit. Just a small tip from Denmark. Do like you video’s 😉
Make sure to run the blower for a minute to clear the engine compartment of fuel fumes. Too many boats go up in flames because this precaution had been skipped.
you guys should change the pan plug out to one with a pipe fitting and a pipe on. so you can pump it out of the pan with a bigger pipe, either with a drill or vacuum pump
Happy Birthday to Aaron and Happy Anniversary to both of you. Hope you enjoy your time at the lake with all of the tools put away and fishing rods in your hands. Also how did The Kids softball turn out, I hope she had fun?
G'DAY Emily and Aaron, another fantastic VLOG thankyou, great work summerizing your boat,from what I could see, the oil evacuation device looked like a small gear pump,which doesn't self prime easily,my advice would be to fashion a cork/ plug for end of hoses,then after use,plug or hung each end,while still full of oil,then store with system already full of oil,then before use,remove sump cork, before insertion,then drain end prior to starting drill ,raise up green hose higher than pump,then gearpump should be primed,SAFE BOATING,also it is better to have trim tabs working,as better able to trim vessel,port & starboard,as well as how up/ down to achieve maximum comfort and fuel efficiency,as always, Kindest Regards, Dave McLaughlin Queensland Australia
Yes, they are holes in the water in which we keep stuffing money...but there is nothing like skimming on top of the water, smelling the smells and hearing the sounds etc etc. Did I mention fishing, skiing, tubing, boarding, and just plain boating. I hope you have a blast on your vacation. Is it just me or is Emily holding the oil bottle upside down...no biggie...but I thought that was the purpose of the bottle design to cut down on the "glug glug" effect and give more control when pouring. Thanks again for a fun video.
Came upon your We Bought a Boat Video a couple weeks ago, I never really had any interest in owning one but watching your video made me curious what might be out there... within 3 days I found a 21 ft Cuddy cabin less than 5 mile from me , outdrive, blown engine (that has been removed), what appears to be a really clean replacement engine that I have to install, fish finder, stereo, tv and some extra parts. $1800 !!! Gel coat perfect not a tear on the interior just gonna update electrical a little before dropping in the motor. Wife says thanks a lot... Regal 2150 LSC
Hello flying Sparks garage I used to have a friend that had a boat down the shore every year I go down to the shore and ride on the boat that my friend had he passed away 5 years ago it makes me so sad I always love to go down the shore to hang out with him I used to have fun on his boat I liked it
Have it shrink wrapped at the end of this summer, it'll be well worth it next year when you open it back up, they can put a zipper in it also so you can get in and out of it during the winter if necessary.
Take the pump back and buy a cheap fuel pump. We use them at the shop to drain everything and way faster. In my cubby I threaded a pipe the same as the drain plug.screwed it in with a little sealer on the threads and have a hose clamped on pipe witch runs up on the side with a shoulder bolt in it and clamp so no leaks . Then when it's time to change oil you just loosen clamp pull bolt out of hose and plug my fuel pump into hose and pump it right out . Way easy and if you don't have a pump you can put hose out drain of boat and drain right into bucket . In my boat it's a little hard to reach drain plug so I was done fighting to reach it so had to come up with a way and this has worked for years .
On a boat like that you really want your trim tabs working so you can plane the boat out when your cruising or your going to burn lot's of fuel I had my trim tabs not working one year and it cost me a mint in fuel plus it takes longer to get where your going when the boat is pushing water instead of planing over the water
Aaron, I wish you a great, fantastic, far out, awesome and a Very Happy Birthday ! Also, Happy Anniversary to the both of you beautiful, caring, loving Grease Monkeys!!
Hi Emily and Aaron, an air powered fluid evacuator works much faster than that centrifugal drill pump. Inexpensive ones are on Amazon and at Harbor Freight, thank you for all the great content! Much love!
Great video. Kendall makes a wonderful motor oil. I was a Kendall distributor for many years and have been Bradford pa many times for training and sales programs.
I know that you changed the engine oil. Did you change the "Gear Oil" for the propeller? Many people forget that and wind up with a milky oil from sitting idle over the winter. Change both engine and gear oils at the same time.
Been using a hand powered vacuum pump for oil changes for years now, but the oil has to be hot, you pump it up maybe a half dozen times to get 4 qts out.. the pneumatic powered extractor is nice, flip on the air and walk away, but you need something better than a mobile pancake compressor to run it.
I've owned boats all my life. 1st one at 15. Now I'm 74. No regrets . They provided fun and love with my children then my grandchildren. Then myself. Yes they are expensive to maintain. But they also kept me alive and I have some great photos of this family. And even more memories
Get a vacuum oil changer. They also work on your generator and lawn mower etc. clean.
Dipstick tubes on Mercury Marine engines and most marine engines go right to the bottom of the pan ( they actually run down to where the oil pan drain plug would be.) You can push a hose over the end of the tube and draw all the oil out with a vacume pump. Much easier than the drill pump method. And the vacume pump is great to have around for sucking out old fuel or antifreeze around the shop. Hope that helps! Love your boat! I'm a Mercury marine tech way up in Saskatchewan Canada.
I got the little $5 hand pump from harbor frieght . Sucks out cold rotella 15w40 quick . And I always pump it into a 1 gallon jug so I know when it’s done
Happy birthday Aaron congratulations on your anniversary Emily and Aaron I hope you guys have a nice time on your boat I like that boat
Here here on the benefits of owning a boat. Priceless memories with the family and what a great way to leave the stress of the world behind for a while. Sunsets always look better from the water!
Very true!!
They make "tenting" poles for canvas boat covers, to prevent the water from pooling.
The "CATS" are making divets on the cover
Hi from Canada!
I have a small engine shop and we use vacuum pumps for oil change all the time.
We find the vac pump thru the dipstick hole actually pulls more oil out, bellow the drain hole.
And you can pump it up and walk away, vac does the rest.
You guys are awesome and I enjoy your content.
Thanks 😊
Was gonna comment similar I use to work at Mercedes’ and we used a vacuum pump for our oil changes. First time I did it I pulled the oil drain plug after cause I didn’t trust it. Not even one drop came out.
Iv been a boat owner for about 3 seasons now. You hit the nail on the head when it comes to memories. Our 3 year old is in life with the water and we love giving him those experiences. Priceless. Someday I’d like to get a cabin cruiser like yours.
I pull the out drive every season to grease the U joints and check for water leaking into the bellows.
If water gets in it will rust the needles bearings in the U joint and when it fails it will take out the bellows, happened to a friend, I had to make an emergency run with the trailer as he was sinking.
Also, clean bilge, no leaves or anything that can block the bilge pump.
You guys are Awesome!
What you said towards the end about how people say that its a hole in the water... you made such great points about the memories. Those are worth the thousand IMO
Have fun and be safe. Thanks for the new content. Really looking forward to seeing all of the new adventures!
Boats, cars, campers any toys are great. You just need to use them while you can. Long as they bring you enjoyment who cares what the cost. Love the very diverse content of yalls channel.
We took our '92 Malibu Sunsetter out for the first time last Saturday (5/29/21) on the Napa River. My wife reupholstered most of the interior. It was hammered but looks so good now. Thanks for the Vlog. Enjoy your Sommer!
Aw!! We have a Sunsetter too! Love that boat!!
I left our Bimini top up and made side panels out of HF heavy duty tarp. I added zippers and snaps to each one. I basically made a 4500 custom enclosure for 400 bucks including the sewing machine.
Boat stayed clean on the inside during the winter and all moisture would evaporate through the Bimini top fabric. Looks really good also. I’ll be using these for patterns when I make my enclosure out of sunbrella material..
Congrats and thanks. I took a break from the race truck and there you were.
The epitome of adorable gorgeousness and a happy couple
Great boat content too , mix it up
Happy birthday/ anniversary
Hey y’all. Happy Anniversary and early birthday wishes too. Looking forward to the boat adventures. Pasta looked awesome too. Safe journeys.
Haha, love that the Bugatti puddle splashing is in the intro now!
Your right Em, I've had a couple boats and the wrenching Never ends unless you let a marina take care 🤑, but the memories are priceless ☮
Most boat horns have a metal diaphragm in them. They are notorious for getting rusty and freezing up. Plug-in another horn and see if it works.
Yeah I was going to say the same thing I bet it's the horn itself on my boat I got a air horn so I sound like a big ship LOL!!
I use one of those compressor style vacuum pumps to extract oil. It too took a long time. I realized that the dip stick tube on a marine engine (I have a VP 5.7 GSi) goes to the bottom of the oil pan. If the extraction hose does not go all the way into the pan air is sucked down between the extraction hose and the dip stick tube. If instead you select an extraction hose ID that fits over the dip stick tube and seals the rate of extraction should be much higher.
The engine oil should be changed every 100 hours or once per season. It is best to change the oil before the boat is stored so that fresh oil is on the bearings for the duration of the storage period vs. the old oil.
Check the dipstick tube to see if it has a garden hose male fitting at the top. If it does, Mercury sells a pump that threads on to the fitting. It's a hand pump but it works very well and takes about a minute to pump out the oil. Don't worry about not getting all the oil out - the amount that remains in the oil pan is less than 4 ounces. I used to use a cut down milk jug and pull the drain plug but when I realized how little oil remained in the pan, I stopped doing that.
Seriously consider a cover for the winter - not the snap on cockpit type cover but a canvas type tarp that breathes and a wood underframe so the water can drain off. If you keep the pitch high enough, the cats won't be able to lay on it. Leaving the boat exposed will rot the upholstery, cause electrical issues, etc.
Are the trim tabs Bennett tabs? If so and if the 20 amp fuse feeds the trim tabs and it blows when you activate the tab switches, the issue could be a shorted solenoid on the pump assembly. The pump assembly (usually mounted on the transom in the engine compartment) consists of a motor and two solenoids - one for port and one for starboard side. Unplug the pump and activate the switches on the dash - if the fuse does not blow, the problem is in the pump assembly. Verify the unit has a good ground, then with the unit unplugged apply 12V from the battery through a fused jumper to the individual pins. I believe that blue and yellow are for the motor blue is one direction and yellow is the reverse direction, red is the port solenoid and green is the starboard solenoid. If the fuse in the jumper blows when powering the individual component, that will identify the bad component. The solenoids are available separately so there is no need to replace the entire pump unit.
I hear the BOAT acronym all the time and it is usually from people who do not even own a boat. Like you said, you can't put a price on the good times and memories you make with a boat.
All your adventures are fun and informational to watch, but have to admit I do look foward to your time on the boat. Maybe it's because I have a few myself and really enjoy using them and working on them. Thanks to you both for all you share. Jim from Michigan.
I had a boat years ago here in New Jersey. I covered it and put wooden poles inside with round discs on the end which had foam rubber on them . I cut them so they would keep the cover tight. So the next year there was very little cleaning. Of course we had to change the oil in the lower unit, and I had a 115 evinrude outboard which I kept in the garage. Good times.
I was just reading through the comments and I remembered that we tied a plastic cover over the boat also. We have leaves and snow so it was really necessary. After I took the boat out of the lake I would polish the sides and bottom. When I sold it the condition was like new. 18’ boat, lots of fun but hard to sell. One potential buyer said a boat is a hole in the water that you throw money into. So I said I guess that’s a no sale then ? Lol. It was such fun - enjoy it together. I enjoy your channel.
I've been a mechanic a long time. I use a Pela 6000 to suck out oil.
Any model I haven't done before. I use the sucker, then pull the sump plug to see if it left any. For all the people telling you that it won't get all the oil = Wrong! I've only found 3 older style cars that have a baffle around the dipstick that make it hard to extract the oil. In all others, it actually gets more than pulling the sump plug! Most modern engines (2000
I love watching your channel. You guys have such fun personalities!!!!
@@Soccerkid-z8t sure do appreciate that!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Emily... You are 100% spot on about the memories. Yes, they can be a tad expensive. BUT... my mother passed last month and this episode brought back so many flooding (pun intended) great memories and put a huge smile on my face. Thank you, I needed that. Love to y'all. Stay safe, happy anniversary, & #1... have fun xx
It should've been titled, 'I know what we did last summer '.
Also, try an elastic band around the trigger on the drill to save you holding it .
We had a boat growing up, Yes lots of memories.😁😁😉
Been waiting for more boating videos! Happy bday and anniversary.
Love the ending just so well done down to the music
Thank you so much Mark!!
Make sure you service all your fluids. My new-to-me Sea Ray just had a cone clutch go out because the prior servicing had not been changing out those fluids enough and it wore it out.
Got to love your viewers. They got your back.
Happy Birthday Aaron!!! and Happy Anniversary to the both of you as well!!!
I used drill pumps for a while and then bought a vacuum pump / canister. Never looked back. Way faster. Also lots of ways to do things but I always change the oil as part of the winterizing process so it doesn’t sit all winter with all the acids etc in it. Not sure if it matters. Ran straight 30W too. Internet was right on that one.
Sitting on my 2855, watching you work on your 2855!
THAT IS AWESOME!!!!
If you go to Lake Ouachita, at some point, maybe you can plan a trip a bit further north to Greers Ferry Lake, also a great place for boating adventures & creating memories! And I'm sure you know, but Harbor Freight has a mechanical oil extractor that makes quick work of changing the oil, but it's a little pricey for only once-per-year use. I use a pump vacuum w/3qt tank, so I have to empty the tank when full & before the engine oil pan is completely drained, but it works.
Emily, I used the 25% off code on my Advance Auto Parts order. THANK YOU! Enjoy your boat with the hubby!
Pro tip on the horn. The contacts tend to get just enough corrosion to make it spotty due to humidity. Buy one of those canned air horns like they use at sports arenas and toss in the glovebox just in case.
Enjoy all your videos so keep them coming. Boats can be sooo much fun.
Great job. More control of poring oil and with better accuracy if you rotate bottle 180 degrees so the neck is up.
Gotta love the red Monaro! (That’s an Aussie Holden rebadged by Chevrolet - we actually supplied quite a few back to the U.S. about - oh! - 16 or so years ago). From one of your faithful followers here “down under” on the other side of the Pacific.
Conduit boat cover frame with a centerline high point water and light to medium weight branches will roll off and cats can’t create a low spot to nest.
Hey Emily you and Aaron should jump in the Cessna and fly over to The 2021 SWAMP STOL at Jennings Airport, 3R7, Louisiana June 10-12, 2021.
It would be a couple hour flight in the 172 Aaron could uses some cross-country hours in his log book. STOL Competitions are the new #1 motorsport destination trips to take.
AS banjo fitting on the sump plug with a tap and hose to poke out the water drain plug and a bucket out side of the boat.
You should get a curt trutrack weight distribution hitch from advanced auto parts. For a heavy boat like that or a trailer it really helps the stability I find.
You guy’s Need the mityvac 7201 manual fluid vacuum pump, it works awesome I am a GM tech, and I use mine almost every day. mityvac even has an air powered version but what I like about the 7201 if you don’t have access to an air compressor you can still use, and it has way more applications than just extracting oil, I have one for bleeding brakes, I have another for just extracting oil’s, coolants and so forth I also use the mityvac MV6410 for filling transmissions. Mityvac has a lot of grate products and they work really well!
As a previous boat owner I agree with you; the boat can be very expensive, yet the memories that are made while having a boat are priceless.
Enjoy your sumer y'all
Happy Birthday Aaron and Happy Anniversary you two..
Good to see a new episode 😁 hope to
See more about this great boat
Nice to have your boat adventures back after winter. Terminology suggestion: "de-commission" in the fall, "re-commission" in the spring! Also, my trim tabs only worked when the ignition was turned on. Otherwise it's a pump issue or simply not enough fluid. Happy Birthday and Anniversary!
Happy birthday Aaron can't wait to see more boat stuff.
Use the topsider oil extractor. I worked at a boat dealership and this is what they used. It’s great because it contains all the oil.
I use to suck the oil out through the dip stick like you did until a boat racer called me a dip stick and showed me on his drag boat he installed a ball valve in the oil pan drain bung...the hose on the valve was then ran through the bilge port...it was about 10" past the port... simple, fast, clean!
I love these people!
They love you too!!!
Enjoyed watching from Sydney, Australia. Have an awesome summer on the water!
hi guys love the ch. When you next use your pump pull the dipstick and release the oil filler cap. That way you'll allow air to replace the oil in the system much easier. Allow for better flow from the pump. keeping the cap, dipstick and filter in place keeps the system closed creating an airlock for want of a better term.
“The memories totally outweighs the negatives of owning a boat”. We just spent 4 days and 3 nights on our 2855 cabin cruiser and used 75 gallons of gas. Hope you guys have a blast and deserve a getaway vacation.
Where i am gas - petrol and that’s £1.25 per litre or $ 8 us a gallon lol, So 600 bucks for a weekend. No wonder we prefer diesel boats here lol
Another great adventure. You guys are so much fun!
i noticed the oil viscosity. I tend to use multigrade 15w40 or 20w50 for older engines.
The Pela 6000 oil extractor is a great tool for your application. I have used one for years and they are excellent.
Happy Birthday Aaron and Happy Anniversary
I love how well you two work together and love each other so much! You have a beautiful family, you truly are blessed!!
Well yea... of course they work well together. Do you think that HE is going to do anything to jeopardize that smokin' hot model chick babe??? He can't believe this accomplishment! He just can't wait for that next class reunion....
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Happy Bday Big A and, Happy anniversary, A&E!
Emily, there is a how to pour your oil instruction, to prevent spillage, molded on the back of every plastic oil bottle- you triggered my ocd's. 😉 As for viscosity? you guys know this- have an accurate OPG/OPS and proper CCV. Last thing you want is too much oil pressure on a heavy beesh like that, be blowing all the seals out. Oh and, Marine CRC (this is the best product ever) for winterizing your electronics, CRC contact cleaner for summerizing. Big box of all amp fuses on board, at all times. Sorry about the novel, love you guys!
Happy Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary.
My thoughts on the little oil pump is the straw sized tube it’s drawing through I think next time I change the oil I would change the plug out for a valve and a hose that I can plug that pump into just my $.02 Cheers.
Hope to see more boat videos this summer. This is awesome.
Next winter make a simple support out of wood or PVC to to keep your cover from sagging and create drainage.
I'm from Oil City, PA, not far from Bradford, the home of Kendall. Good to see local businesses being profiled!
Happy Birthday, Aaron and Happy Anniversary, Reeves Family.
They make a hand oil pump that screws right onto the ring at the top of the dipstick tube. I just did mine, I have that same engine package, it got every last drop out. It took 8 quarts to refill my engine of 25-40w, not 5-30w. The tube is designed to have the oil extracted through it, I'm net even sure you would be able to drain the pan from the bottom.
Ok good to hear yah changed it!
Hi Guys just a tip, change oil and filter when you store for the winter. There is a acid building up in the oil with the carbon left in the oil. Puls the small moist that gets in there during the summer will make it rust a little bit. Just a small tip from Denmark.
Do like you video’s 😉
Make sure to run the blower for a minute to clear the engine compartment of fuel fumes. Too many boats go up in flames because this precaution had been skipped.
Happy birthday Aaron and also Happy Anniversary to you both
you guys should change the pan plug out to one with a pipe fitting and a pipe on. so you can pump it out of the pan with a bigger pipe, either with a drill or vacuum pump
Happy Birthday to Aaron and Happy Anniversary to both of you. Hope you enjoy your time at the lake with all of the tools put away and fishing rods in your hands. Also how did The Kids softball turn out, I hope she had fun?
They lost a lot of games but she did have fun!!!
G'DAY Emily and Aaron, another fantastic VLOG thankyou, great work summerizing your boat,from what I could see, the oil evacuation device looked like a small gear pump,which doesn't self prime easily,my advice would be to fashion a cork/ plug for end of hoses,then after use,plug or hung each end,while still full of oil,then store with system already full of oil,then before use,remove sump cork, before insertion,then drain end prior to starting drill ,raise up green hose higher than pump,then gearpump should be primed,SAFE BOATING,also it is better to have trim tabs working,as better able to trim vessel,port & starboard,as well as how up/ down to achieve maximum comfort and fuel efficiency,as always, Kindest Regards, Dave McLaughlin Queensland Australia
Congrats on the birthday and anniversary. I enjoyed the boat and scenery. How about a shot of Finley eating a piece of cake? Take care.😊
My family had a 25ft pontoon that my boys, and niece and nephew grew up on, it was a blast!!!
Yes, they are holes in the water in which we keep stuffing money...but there is nothing like skimming on top of the water, smelling the smells and hearing the sounds etc etc. Did I mention fishing, skiing, tubing, boarding, and just plain boating. I hope you have a blast on your vacation. Is it just me or is Emily holding the oil bottle upside down...no biggie...but I thought that was the purpose of the bottle design to cut down on the "glug glug" effect and give more control when pouring. Thanks again for a fun video.
Came upon your We Bought a Boat Video a couple weeks ago, I never really had any interest in owning one but watching your video made me curious what might be out there... within 3 days I found a 21 ft Cuddy cabin less than 5 mile from me , outdrive, blown engine (that has been removed), what appears to be a really clean replacement engine that I have to install, fish finder, stereo, tv and some extra parts. $1800 !!! Gel coat perfect not a tear on the interior just gonna update electrical a little before dropping in the motor. Wife says thanks a lot... Regal 2150 LSC
Hello flying Sparks garage I used to have a friend that had a boat down the shore every year I go down to the shore and ride on the boat that my friend had he passed away 5 years ago it makes me so sad I always love to go down the shore to hang out with him I used to have fun on his boat I liked it
Happy birthday Arron and happy anniversary to both of you,and,I hope you guys have 50 more.
Be safe out there
Have it shrink wrapped at the end of this summer, it'll be well worth it next year when you open it back up, they can put a zipper in it also so you can get in and out of it during the winter if necessary.
Take the pump back and buy a cheap fuel pump. We use them at the shop to drain everything and way faster. In my cubby I threaded a pipe the same as the drain plug.screwed it in with a little sealer on the threads and have a hose clamped on pipe witch runs up on the side with a shoulder bolt in it and clamp so no leaks . Then when it's time to change oil you just loosen clamp pull bolt out of hose and plug my fuel pump into hose and pump it right out . Way easy and if you don't have a pump you can put hose out drain of boat and drain right into bucket . In my boat it's a little hard to reach drain plug so I was done fighting to reach it so had to come up with a way and this has worked for years .
On a boat like that you really want your trim tabs working so you can plane the boat out when your cruising or your going to burn lot's of fuel I had my trim tabs not working one year and it cost me a mint in fuel plus it takes longer to get where your going when the boat is pushing water instead of planing over the water
Aaron, I wish you a great, fantastic, far out, awesome and a Very Happy Birthday ! Also, Happy Anniversary to the both of you beautiful, caring, loving
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Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary!
Yeah happy birthday Aaron happy anniversary it’s always awesome having memories of boating
HAPPY BIRTHDAY... hope you all have a great time and stay safe
Hi Emily and Aaron, an air powered fluid evacuator works much faster than that centrifugal drill pump. Inexpensive ones are on Amazon and at Harbor Freight, thank you for all the great content! Much love!
Looks great life on the water, alot different to our fishing in England, great content guys
Great video. Kendall makes a wonderful motor oil. I was a Kendall distributor for many years and have been Bradford pa many times for training and sales programs.
Never been a boat guy. But I always learn something from watching your videos. Thanks.
Happy Birthday Aaron, Happy anniversary you guys! Great video as always. Love you guys!
I know that you changed the engine oil. Did you change the "Gear Oil" for the propeller? Many people forget that and wind up with a milky oil from sitting idle over the winter. Change both engine and gear oils at the same time.
We didn’t do that! We’ll put it on the list!!! Thanks!
You should check the water pump in the out drive as well.
Keep practicing your DF pour Emily!
Been using a hand powered vacuum pump for oil changes for years now, but the oil has to be hot, you pump it up maybe a half dozen times to get 4 qts out.. the pneumatic powered extractor is nice, flip on the air and walk away, but you need something better than a mobile pancake compressor to run it.