$300 eBay outboard motor | Unboxing, Assembly & Taking it Fishing!
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2021
- After the $200 eBay engine video I had little expectations for this $300 4 stroke outboard motor from eBay.
We take it fishing!
4hp 4 stroke Air Cooled Outboard Boat Motor from eBay Timestamps:
0:01 - The previous $200 eBay outboard Engine I bought
0:37 - Unboxing $300 4 stroke outboard engine from eBay
3:10 - Assembling 4 stroke air cooled outboard engine from eBay
5:40 - Small issue with propeller on the 4 stroke outboard
7:20 - Mounting 4 stroke ebay motor to Jon boat
8:34 - Adding 4 stroke engine oil to eBay motor 10W-30
9:44 - Adding fuel to 4 stroke eBay outboard motor
10:44 - How to start air cooled 4 stroke eBay motor for first time
14:28 - Taking 4 stroke air cooled engine on Jon Boat fishing
18:05 - Catching fish while testing cheap eBay boat motor
25:18 - Final review of 4 stroke Air Cooled Outboard Motor off eBay after 3 weeks
I have a say this engine is awesome!
I can't believe this boat engine is $300 on eBay. This is the cheapest 4 stroke outboard engine online.
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I think you should use it to mix drinks.
Best comment!
@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Thanks lol.
I say chug the bottle and use it as a weed whacker
Or beat a souffle
Stick it in the shrimp bucket lol
Nothing beats the old outboards, I have a Johnson 3hp 2 cylinder from the 1950s and it still purs like a kitten. Great show. Cheers from Jacksonville Florida 🌞
3hp with a twin cylinder ! I bet than runs smoothly especially if it's a four-stroke.
@@88njtrigg88 That age will be 2-stroke. They were called Yachtwin.
Mine bumped something in the parking lot and now it snaps shafts :-(
@@artsmith103 Thanks for the heads-up.
Seems good for cost. Wondering how long it lasts....thanks for video!
You guys had me laughing the whole way! Love it! I have to admit when I first started watching I pictured a guy with an old Jon boat and an old Toyota pickup. My people. Then he panned the camera to his real boat I was like ok... this is the guy I want to be. Fantastic video! The catch, clean, and cook was a bonus! I see now why he has 121k subscribers!
Came for the engine review, stayed for the fishing.
That's an amazing outboard, it's definitely in my future purchases for my boys and I.
Looks like a good little motor it will fish!!! I also liked the trailer cart going to have to pick myself up one. Thank you for the video always look forward to them!! See you in the next one! 😎
You have helped me and my grandson make the decision to get one of these engines ,can't beat it for small lakes and ponds. Thanks for the heads up on this engine.
I love watching you buy and review these small inexpensive motors and even fishing with them! Keep up the fun and interesting content!
A week of good weather is upon us starting tomorrow down here in South Florida! Fish onnn
I was missing your videos.
You not making as much videos anymore Why
It’s bad engrish.
Can you take me off shore sometime because I don’t have a boat to do it myself
@2 genders matters!. if you wanted an american made motor like this one where would you get it?
Add a 90 Degree elbow to the exhaust pipe and point it to the rear...
away from the boat and occcupants....
and the elbow is also a good way to stop rainwater going into the exhaust (and engine).
better yet bend a 180 degree pipe right into the water lol
Perfect setup for a small Jon fishing boat. Don't have to mix oil and gas plus less pollution to the lake since the exhaust isn't pumping nasties in the water. When storing motor make sure you drain the gas out of tank and run the motor to use up gas in carb, store it dry. This way it will start and
run good next time you use it. Wish we had more lakes here, I would have same rig. One thing I would do for a backup is make sure you take some oars with you just in case, LOL. Thanks for the Vids. :)
yep. to be extra cautious drain the carb bowl. I learned that the hard way.
if you want it quieter you can put a small bent pipe in the exit of the muffler to divert noise from the engine and keep water from getting in as easy 😁😁👍👍
I almost bought on of those 300 dollar motors but never got around to it. Now I know it might be worth it. Thanks for the video. Have a good one.
Great little engine, I have one and it’s been perfect for 4 years now.
how is it on gas?
@@tfc4713 really good. I think much better than 2 stroke. I ran it two weeks ago for 40 minutes straight round trip and it only went down maybe 1/2 inch in the little tank.
4 years thats impressive... You using it in saltwater or fresh? Thx!
@@MonstroLab I’m doing research do you have one or would you buy?
Again., thanks for this review. Jumped straight here after the 2sk clip.. seriously thinking of getting one of these for my 7 foot inflatable which gets very little use as a sail boat tender.
Thanks for this clip and your insights.... And, thanks for the recipes!
Thanks for an enjoyable review. I am seriously considering a setup like you showed.
I’ve seen others with that same motor. They had to add grease to the lower unit they are sometimes shipped dry.
Yes. This is going to be a better week!!
Most entertaining engine review I’ve ever seen
Bought a new Mariner 2HP for $300 in the 80's. That thing was perfect for smaller lakes and definitely beat row row row the boat.
You saved millions of consumer dollars mate.Thank you!!
"I Love these items. It's simple. We need to get back to simple. The hand held Trailer, miniature engine and the aluminum Craft is all a plus. I believe all is a good marketing trend. It is easy on fuel and the items are easy to maintain." 👍
Thanks! Helped me make a decision for my little boat!
Great video man , first one I’ve seen of yours .
An air cooled engine, but likely needs to be run in the water to provide extra cooling for the gear housing to keep it from overheating.
It had the intake fins on the lower unit...
Yep I thought the same - I had an old Sears Gamefisher 2-stroke that was air cooled power head with water cooled lower unit. Apparently it's a thing.
NO ! You do not have to run an air cooled motor in water. That is just silly thinking. When something says it is "AIR COOLED" that means it has not need for water. The gear housing is oiled to prevent friction not water outside the housing. When did everyone get so unsmart?
@My Dixie Wrecked🔧 You do not need to run it in water at all. Please stop spreading stupid to the masses. They have such little smarts left as it is!
@@joneich1591 Slap head! No it does not require water to cool and air cooled motor. The gear box does not get hot out of the water.
We literally JUST BOUGHT ONE, after watching THIS VIDEO! For $300 bucks (SHIPPED)? Dude, you CAN'T BEAT IT! Same "Seller"/Same Outboard! DIG IT! Thanks for the "REVIEW"! We owe ya a BUD LIGHT (or TWO)!
Yehaww!!! hope it brings you lots of joy =)
I'm buying one right now. Is there a few bud lights for me too??
I'll be the guy out on the corner of the intersection holding up the sign ( will buy boat motor for beer) lmao, just making a laugh. Cool video. I'm glad I come across this. I see the seller is from Florida. I'm putting it on a 10' flat
About 5 or so yrs ago I bought one looked the 2 cycle that he first showed it had basically no instructions just said mix fuel 25-1 it didn't show which way to turn throttle for start fast or slow or which way to turn choke . So when I figured out all that I finally got it started . But the recoil cord was hard to pull it would lock up like the motor was stuck . Called seller he said take plug out and squirt straight gas in cylinder. That worked until I had to start it again . Then from pulling the cord broke . Had to fix that . Once motor started it ran and pushed my 12 'boat pretty good upstream on river . I haven't used it lately got tired of pulling cord . Learned not to yank on cord just pull slow and steady with no slack maybe if I ran it more
It would free up . It was an early model and is supposed to be 72 cc . If you buy one good luck
@@SouthFloridaFishingChannel Hey Man! Digging all the Vids. Thanks for continuing to post up! Hey, quick question on this little motor: WHERE do you add the gear lube on these things? Can you post up a short vid or a photo as to where? It'd be most helpful to all of us that bought one of these, as the Seller/Manufacturer has yet to respond to that question about gear lubrication. Thanks in advance, Brother. And again, we all here really enjoy the vids. Stay safe, stay healthy, and most importantly, STAY HAPPY! Cheers!
I've been on the fence about buying this motor but after watching this video I'm about to order me one thanks a lot man..
That Lil thing would be perfect for these inland lakes up here in Michigan. Thanks a lot for the product video bud. Fish on man......
You bought a 4-stroke weed -wacker with a prop on the end of the shaft. Congrats!
They work great til you get a real motor for your boat. Because of his vids I got one for temp use came ready to use. Sold for the same price when I got my 15hp
Just likes weed whacker it trims its own propeller
Technically yes!
May be a low end motor, but I'm sure it beats an oar any day of the week.
😂😂😂😂
My first fishing set up was a 12 foot Jon that I hauled in my truck bed and a 2.5hp suzuki outboard that weighed 29 lbs. Could only hit about 4.5 mph but it got me on the water and I still use her some.
Mine was a 12' v-bottom with a 5hp Montgomery Ward. Hauled it to the lake strapped to the roof of an 85 Chevy citation.
This is perfect for my budget bass boat build
I love the camo and pink banana shorts combo !
Definitely getting this for my son's new little sunbelt. He bought some 50 yr old 7.5 engine that will throw your arm out or dang near fall out the dam boat trying to crank that S.O.B lol .
Might be a good idea to tighten every fastener on it . we always had to do it on motorcycles and you could push them home.
I like your attitude to life! Great content even tho dont own a boat (yet). Keep up the good work! Subbed.
Great video! I have a Johnson 175 Faststrike, and look forward to testing it out.
Have someone weld a 90 degree fitting on the exhaust and point it to the rear. If the 90 is threaded then you could run a length of pipe out and make the exhaust a little quieter as it will direct the sound away from you. Just a thought.
Plus it wont allow water to get in the exhaust as easy when its raining. Great idea bro!
You do realize wind blows in different directions?
Ha! I came to the comments to ask if anyone had advice on making these engines quieter, and your comment was the first one!
I keep one of these on my jetboat as a backup
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@@TOMVUTHEPIMP What does that have to do with anything? having the 90 elbow moving the exhaust to the rear and away from the people in the boat would help reduce noise regardless what direction the wind is blowing, Are you just trying to come up with a reason to be a Troll? and whenever this boat is moving the wind will be blowing back. and on the rare occasion the wind is blowing stronger than the boat is going forward. Who cares
Dude, I love that there was some fishing in this video too. My heart breaks a little every time someone sets the hook and misses a fish. Feel for you man. Awesome snapper!
i agree adding the fishing made this video well worth watching all the way through!
Hello from France. Cool vids man! Tight lines.
Entertaining and informative, thank you.
Awesome vid Heiko and It would be awesome if you found the cheapest mud motor and put it on the back of your small boat so then you can take your boat into shallow areas and fish or hunt
The lower unit is water cooled but the engine itself is air cooled.
Also, although it doesn't say, you need to remove the propeller and the cap over the drive and fill with 80w gear oil. Otherwise you'll destroy the gears and the engine will go no where after a few uses.
I like a smooth idle. Way more reliable than 2 stroke and water cooled. I just bought one. I love it.
love the self-clearancing prop
Good to see you back in the game bud!I was kinda getting worried not seeing any new videos.That boat looks nice how it came out.I bet it will be a nice for duck hunting too!
I bet people are like WHO THE HELL IS OUT THERE CUTTING MY GRASS when you go by! lol 😂
Good info
To the point
Just found this guy this morning, by accident. Good 👍
Thanks for the video! I will purchase one for myself!
How’s it going? Thanks for doing this review on the inexpensive little outboard!! I was actually impressed!! Not bad for the money. Seems like with a little know how and tinkering you could easily make this yourself with a good weed whacker. Definitely seems like a good way to get around a pond or lake and not have to worry about batteries. I’m sure you can go quite some time on little gas. Thanks for sharing this video! I just happened to come across your channel and like it ! I’m a fisherman from upstate NY. I mostly fresh water fish for trout . Big brown and rainbow trout at the Ashokan resavoir, one of NYC water supply resavoirs. It has an upper and lower basin divided by a set of gates that regulates the flow from one basin to the next. Early spring I’ll usually fish the Hudson River for striped bass. In my profile picture I’m holding one I caught two years ago, 42 lbs 441/2 inches long. Their only in the river for about a month and a half, they come up to spawn along with the herring. We catch the live herring using a hookless rubber minnow with a 4oz jig head and swim it in circles to attract mating herring. They will follow it right into your net. Some people cut them up and chunk fish, but then you could catch catfish or eel’s so I use a whole live herring which almost guarantees when your drag starts singing, you have a striper on the other end. It’s a much different experience reeling in a big striper from shore in a tidal river than from a boat in the river or ocean. I’ve gone on many charters for striper and blues and never caught one nearly as big as I have in the river. Your arm is burning by the time you get them in. But nothing compares to tuna fishing!! That felt like having a small vehicle on the other end of your pole and it took 8 hours to get to where we were fishing, you see nothing but water for hours and at 2am we arrived at a spot I. The middle of nowhere. There was 4 or 5 other boats not far away. It was pouring and the boat would disappear into giant swells, out of about 10-15 guys only me one other and the mate’s were fishing. Everyone else was extremely sick and couldn’t stand let alone fish. I was young at the time and paid a lot of money so I was going to fish every minute possible and I did. It was a great trip until I got off the boat. Then it was my turn to be sick, after standing strong, fishing and partying with the mates. Once I got off the boat I felt like I was rocking for 3 days. It was horrible, I’ve been on many different trips since and never had that happen again. Have you guys ever fished up north anywhere? Ever been to NY? Where are you guys fishing and what do you normally fish for? I look forward to seeing what your channels all about!! Thanks again, take care, stay safe and healthy!!
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
Does sound much better. Should move my 12 foot. Thanks for the videos on these engines. 🤙🏻😁👌✌️
Use some copper or SS tubing and pipe that exhaust below waterline. The motor will be way quieter. Should be very simple to extend that muffler outlet down and under water.
The impeller prop probably flexes a little bit when you're running and clears that Bolt
Nice. Dude, I love those Toadfish rods.
Nice video. I like that fishing part and interesting motor.
I'm actually looking at their 4-stroke 7HP to put on my 10' jon boat. Like you, I live in Florida as well. (Avon Park) - I'll be using it on the rivers around here, especially come deer hunting season to get a little further into some of my hunting spots.
Just get a second hand merc/yamaha.. about as expensive but work a lot better.. longer.. i got a malta 3.5 for 100 bucks.. like 10 years ago.. still works every year.. (its like 30 years old)... cant see no chinese crap engine going 30 years and onwards.
I like mine. Its similar to this one. Make sure the lower unit has gear lubricant.
How much lower unit fluid should be in it?
Thanks man. Enjoyed vid
Excellent video bro!!
Use a flat file and file down all 3 blades to look even with the curve of the blade, the blades impacting on the bolt will wear out or destroy the shaft bearing and cause damage to the prop itself, keep the bigger prop, displaces more water for better speed and torque
Or grind a 1/16" of the bolt head.
I'm surprised he left it touching ! Have a nice day !
I bought a little Jon boat 3 years ago and the guy had nearly this exact motor on it. It is the most reliable motor I’ve ever had. Maybe I just got a lucky one but I still use it as a kicker on my walleye boat. The only issue it’s ever had is the pin that connects the propeller gear broke one time.
I've never eaten walleye. They're not in coastal MS area. How would you compare it to largemouth in taste?
@@mctransportation9831 eat crappie, panfish, and cats. Why you eating largies
Great video !!!!
Not everyone can afford an expense one .. this is a great alternative!!!!
What's up mannn.. entertaining informative
The reason for the water impeller is to provide water through the exhaust housing to help quiet the exhaust decibels.
Honda used the same concept on there 2 h.p from the 80's.
i have this same great little engine and i can assure you there is no impeller on this model the only thing water cools is the gear housing.
There is no impeller on a air cooled engine. this is a very simple motor like a lawn mower and they do not require water to run.
@@jesusoftheapes there was old outboards that where air cooled motors that still did have a water pump to cool the exhaust as they still exited below water. Not this one though. But it was very much a thing.
@@meegstomtom Which models? If the motor has an impeller it was not used to cool exhaust. I have worked in outboard motors now for over 15 years. I own motors from the earliest outboards available from British era all the way to a fully electric 200 hp outboard on my bass boat. I have never run into a air cooled motor with an impeller pump that was not used to cool the engine block. I would love to know what brand would waste the time to try to cool exhaust and for what reason they felt the need to cool the exhaust. Water pumping to cool the expelling motor vapor seems pointless. The only reason a motor pumps water is to cool the block and I am sure the model you are speaking of did the same thing. There would be 0 reason to make a motor pump water without it cooling the block.
@@jesusoftheapes ua-cam.com/video/j4sgTE3htQE/v-deo.html
I've been looking for something to use on my trimaran sailboat when the wind dies. This looks promising.
Epic video dude. First time subscriber to your channel and I found it very interesting 😀 👍and informative. You seem to be a very cool guy 😎. Stay safe out there. Aloha from Kansas
A good pony motor for backup.
You're right, not bad for the price.
Thanks for the videos Bro 👍✌
Actually most of the cooling water in your Evinrude comes out the exhaust in the center of the prop. The pee hole or “tell-tale” is just so you can see that it’s pumping water.
Little motor prop has closed hub centers ..
@@stanfen1966 Eric was referring to the large evinrude on his center console
Exhaust ports just above waterline. Water comes out there if no hub exhaust. If hub exhaust it comes out both places. The tattle tale is just a tee fitting in water line to let you know it's pumping. It does clog up, freeze when cold yet still be pumping. Just look at exhaust ports...
And yes. Air cooled should not be ran out of the water. Gear case will heat up.
So enjoyed this vid.. especially when y'all got on the snapper..i do have dumb question though ? Is that bolt above the prop used for something or was it placed there for mabye a safety while shipping block and is to be removed? Probably not because it probably has a purpose ..just curious
Good question, I see on a lot of other outboards that don't have any bolt in that area. Have a nice Day.
Very well made video brother 💪
soo glad i came across this video. i have been thinking about buying a used 12-14' flat bottom boat and getting a small engine just for river fishing locally. i have batteries just sitting on the shelf to use for trolling motors too.
heiko how deep are the mahi?? i’m planning a trip for Saturday
Don't worry about the plastic propeller, it'll self-clearance itself. When I was 16 and lived in Brandon, Florida I bought a 14' fiberglass flats boat and it had a 7.5 HP Chrysler long shaft sailboat engine on it that ran decently. I would take it out of the Tampa Shrimp Docks (the old Seabreeze Restaurant), Bullfrog Creek, and the TECO station, and my friends and I would just fish all the time. I got the boat and trailer for $1,500 and it was worth every penny. I would put the ears on it and flush it out after every run. I haven't had a boat since because I live near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and although I would love to have a Jonboat for running around the rivers with my boys and wife, it's easier said than done. If that Chongchee (no racism or ethnic BS intended, it's a play on the brand name of the engine) engine ran decently and was reliable it would be just fine for a small 12' jonboat. Don't expect to go fast, but it'll do just fine for a little river boat with light current.
LOL self clearance..
I has hoping he filed the head of that bolt down enough to clear.
Thank's for sharing Buddy...
Thank YOU bro. I would love one of those engine. THANKS.
now my son is trying to get me to order this, he's looking for a John boat on Craigs list right now!!
Not a terrible idea. One could probably get a used but decked out john boat with everything already there for less than even a “cheap” non-pedal-drive kayak.
Try to get a boat with title if he’s in public waters, game wardens are everywhere.
Same here, I am watching with my daughter telling me how great it is! I got to stop showing her UA-cam channels! I’ve already got a half built mini jet boat in my garage. Honestly that one is from me watching too much UA-cam.
Do not buy this and then get a jon boat. More like a $300 mariner 3 inflatable with a engine mount.
@@noway57 make more sense next time bro
Looks like it would be good for a square stern canoe.
The exhaust needs a 90 just to keep rain out of the engine when your not using it. Hence the smoke when you fired it up. Not dissing. Thanks for putting this video out.
like it alot great video on this motor definitely give me a good idea of what I want to go fishing thanks
I have always heard that the cavitation plate of the lower unit should be in the same plane as the bottom of the boat. For best performance.
Great video. Looks like a good little motor to play around with. Does it have a 12 volt DC output to charge a trolling motor battery or running lights?
Just a guess but I'd wager no
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re: your 2 methods of cooling.... I say your engine is air cooled, and the water cooling is for your impeller pump (it may also send water to the block, but may just be for the lower unit.) The rubber impeller blades will melt if not cooled.
I love your channel. I watch all your videos.
Great video my friend I will definitely check out that $300 motor
You only really need to use the choke on a cold startup. Maybe the first start of the day, but if you're starting it again within 30-60 minutes, it should start up easily without the choke.
no use the choke every time.. makes the engine last longer and revs higher
😂😂😂 It's so funny
wrong,,, 5 mins being off,, cold start
@@bathy85 Not in Arizona. It’s a hot start all the time. Lol
Dayum! Honestly, I think if my 20ft boat motor left me stranded I could hold this in the water by hand rather than paddle my way to safety. But, the shaft looks too short, even for my small aluminum.
This is why I will buy the engine 🤔👋
I have a 1,5 four stroke, same shaft, 2 blade smaller engine and have used it for 2 years now only in seawater. All shiny bits are rusty but it works sweet on my sailing skiff and uses next to no gas! Make sure you use clean gas, it is a pain to clean carbs!
Looks like fun!
The motor has an auto diameter adjuster for the prop.That is something new. 😂 When are we going to see that 30hp on the Jon boat?
soon!
Thing I'm concerned about it as if the exhaust points straight up, when it rains doesn't it fill the combustion chamber with water?
It's supposed to have a 90 degree fitting on it
😂😂😂😂 at least not when it's running
Fishing so much fun. I’m up north in vt miss the warm lucky boys enjoy
Great motor for pond and small lake fishing. My dad used a trolling and battery all the time.
Honestly I'm amazed. Seeing as to I had like $1200 in a similar powered merc. I wonder what the longevity of it is
"2 weeks" ! :)
So when did Pauly Shore start making boating videos???
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I would like to purchase one due to watching your video . Very expressive performance from the motor and your expertise. Thanks
When the prop spins it will expand out and clear the bolt it's beautiful down there your lucky to live where you do
You're pretty brave to test out a cheap Ebay motor with out having a set of oars or a spare motor in your boat.
He had a cell phone!
A small collapsible paddle would fit up in the bow where his lifejackets are...could be one there
You don't want to use marine engine oil in an air cooled engine. Air cooled engines run much hotter thus marine oil won't be viscous enough at those higher temps. Better to get normal lawnmower oil.
That's a good point to remember.
Hello from Jupiter, Florida. Great video. You guys are cool 😎
I think your video is awesome and so is the way you talk.
I use one of those dollies to move my 2000 lb Tracker boat in and out of my garage. Best accessory I ever bought for my boat.