How I Flip Boat Motors for Cash to PAY MY BILLS! (Side Hustle)

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  • @BoatBusters
    @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +2

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  • @andro5640
    @andro5640 3 місяці тому +20

    absolutely love your content bro. i really love the flipping content. hoping to see you make a big name for yourself one day man!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@andro5640 really really appreciate that brother 🤝 thank you

    • @bobmcglothlin1562
      @bobmcglothlin1562 3 місяці тому

      Could you have the starter rebuilt if you couldn’t have found a starter?

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +1

      @@bobmcglothlin1562 I probably could have, didn’t check though as I ended up finding one!

  • @brandens3273
    @brandens3273 3 місяці тому +8

    I would take that old starter and see if you have any local starter alternator rebuild shops that could rebuild it. Might be a good item since it was so hard to find to have for later or resell

  • @austinalbright1373
    @austinalbright1373 3 місяці тому +6

    My favorite type of content you do. I learn so much about these outboards by watching you. Keep it up and congrats on the factor partnership!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@austinalbright1373 thank you man!!

  • @elelegidosf9707
    @elelegidosf9707 Місяць тому +2

    I flip boats, motors, cars and motorcycles. The number one rule is don't spend any money on the refurb unless you absolutely have to. My opinion is that few people would expect electric start on a cheap old motor like this one. I would have not replaced the starter, saving the $150 on the replacement and the $10 or so on the switch. This would have increased your profit by $160 to $525; an increase of nearly 50%.

  • @Yamahaoutboardguy5090
    @Yamahaoutboardguy5090 3 місяці тому +10

    Those mariner 9.9/15 horsepower are actually made by Yamaha. Those are one of the best motors Yamaha made

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +2

      @@Yamahaoutboardguy5090 absolutely bulletproof!

    • @TheBoundlessNexus
      @TheBoundlessNexus 3 місяці тому

      I thought Mariners where made by Mercury?

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +2

      @@TheBoundlessNexus Mercury and Yamaha actually took turns making them. Depends on the year!

    • @Yamahaoutboardguy5090
      @Yamahaoutboardguy5090 3 місяці тому +1

      @@TheBoundlessNexus some early ones were made by Yamaha in Japan

  • @SemperParatus1234
    @SemperParatus1234 28 днів тому

    While I don’t always do great, it keeps my mind and hands occupied. Love my two strokes and will always stay busy with them. Glad to see I’m not alone in my addiction

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  28 днів тому

      @@SemperParatus1234 completely agree 💯

  • @shebz1041
    @shebz1041 3 місяці тому +2

    Absolutely love your content brotha. Cant wait for you to blow up

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@shebz1041 so motivating for me brother thank you for that!

  • @fosterrignola8316
    @fosterrignola8316 2 місяці тому

    You find insane deals, I scour for 9.9 4 strokes short shafts with electric start for hours, can never find anything under $600. Anyway, awesome content keep em comin!

  • @brandontobias1138
    @brandontobias1138 3 місяці тому +2

    learning something new every time I watch thanks brother!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@brandontobias1138 appreciate you man!

  • @seansvid
    @seansvid 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video! For the profit breakdown could you include mileage costs for travel and hours spent on repairs?

  • @Rhinodo99
    @Rhinodo99 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video as always. Keep it up brother! 👍

  • @pabloandrs6141
    @pabloandrs6141 3 місяці тому +1

    Another fire vid 🔥 congrats on the sponsors!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@pabloandrs6141 thank you man 🤝

  • @leeankeney
    @leeankeney 3 місяці тому +2

    I bet you could have rebuilt the old starter for $25 or so. It's really easy if you can find the parts. Maybe hang onto the old one and rebuild in case you need one in the future.

  • @josefialho6650
    @josefialho6650 3 місяці тому

    Cool engine. I just buy last week a 15h a Mercury 2 stroke from 1997 for 250€ with the original spark plugs putted in! To much dust on the outside, but the inside was very clean and greased. Take it home and everything it's working has it should. The rubbers are like new and after cleaning the outside dust looks like a motor with months!
    The guy that sold it have it announced for months for 700€ but he doesn't know how to put "fueraborda" in Spanish and put "fora vorda" and never show listed on any search. I offer him 250€ and the guy accepted. 😀
    Now I have a new outboard for a long long time.

  • @eagle3906
    @eagle3906 3 місяці тому +1

    Brilliant video! I always look forward to your videos coming out.

  • @SuperflyFootballHD
    @SuperflyFootballHD 3 місяці тому

    Great video! BTW the motor is actually made by Yamaha but just rebranded. Later in the 80s there were also alot of rebranded Mercurys sold as Mariners but this and a few others from Yamaha as well.

  • @Silveradoss
    @Silveradoss 3 місяці тому +2

    post more man I love this content!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +1

      @@Silveradoss more coming my man!!

    • @Silveradoss
      @Silveradoss 3 місяці тому

      @@BoatBusters love to hear it man keep it up!!

  • @buunguyen504
    @buunguyen504 3 місяці тому +1

    Keep it up! Bro I love the content!!!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@buunguyen504 appreciate you 💯

  • @larryking4819
    @larryking4819 3 місяці тому +1

    Another great video, keep them coming.

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@larryking4819 thank you 🤝

  • @vr6isfaster
    @vr6isfaster 3 місяці тому

    Why no new water pump impeller on the motor since it has been sitting... are they generally good to go on these if they pump?

  • @knote4958
    @knote4958 3 місяці тому

    Hell, I got a solid Johnson 40 for $50. Pull start + electric start, control box and steering hookups included. Some suburbanites bought an older aluminum fishing boat and already bought brand new Yamahas so they priced it to sell

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@knote4958 insane deal 😳

  • @zuzuanddee
    @zuzuanddee 2 місяці тому

    Since its for business ship older starter for rebuild. It’ll be as good as new then sell it for 100-120. And that’s essentially an old yamaha not merc in anyway. Mariner is a fork of yamaha hence why they’re good old engine

  • @SolarBurrito
    @SolarBurrito 3 місяці тому +1

    Your market has amazing deals. Our prices are double that in Washington for junk.

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@SolarBurrito it’s a very hot market for sure

  • @moronicmondayz
    @moronicmondayz 3 місяці тому +2

    This is a great youtube channel

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@moronicmondayz thank you man

  • @lmt-adventures
    @lmt-adventures 2 місяці тому

    I respect the hustle because I do it,too, without time to film and create content 😂so I respect the fact that you make it happen. Keep it up 👍🏼

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  2 місяці тому

      @@lmt-adventures appreciate you brother!

  • @dbcooper692
    @dbcooper692 2 місяці тому

    Believe it or not, Richard Dean Anderson/ Macgyver is my cousin!! I am new to your channel and I love it already!!!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  2 місяці тому

      @@dbcooper692 no way that’s so cool! And appreciate that a lot 🤝🤝

    • @dbcooper692
      @dbcooper692 2 місяці тому

      @@BoatBusters, yeah, our families are all from Minnesota, and Richard lives out here in California. He has a home in Malibu and a vacation home in the Buhl, Minnesota, area. Look him up one day!!

  • @timmykohl1552
    @timmykohl1552 3 місяці тому +2

    love your viids i learned most of what ik from you

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@timmykohl1552 appreciate you 🤝

  • @1KemosabeLarry
    @1KemosabeLarry 3 місяці тому +1

    Don't forget to bless your food! :)

  • @sneaks01
    @sneaks01 3 місяці тому +1

    New to your channel. Great content! You’ve got a new Sub! Best of luck! 😊

  • @D-B-Cooper
    @D-B-Cooper 3 місяці тому

    I would have changed the impeller too, might be working right now but is brittle and has a bent memory and will fail on the new owner soon and he will either seize it up or bust the bolts trying to replace it and end up coming back and being a pain. I get my motors for free because they are clogged with salt but have found a way to clean them out without taking them apart.

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@D-B-Cooper what’s your secret for cleaning then without pulling the head??

    • @D-B-Cooper
      @D-B-Cooper 3 місяці тому

      @@BoatBusters I remove the thermostat and check to see if it is pumping water, generally is. Use vinegar and dawn and run it for a few minutes, let sit for a day, run it again and try blowing air into the pee hole, let it sit again, keep starting it and blowing air until you can hear bubbling inside. You will start to get the vinegar to run out but the flacking off of the salt will clog the hole. Use wire to open it up and keep running it until warm for probably two weeks. The soaking and warming up will slowly clean it out. The secret is patience. After you take out the motor and dump the barrel you will be surprised at all the salt at the bottom.

  • @leosway4320
    @leosway4320 3 місяці тому

    Mariner was an international brand owned by Mercury but made by Yamaha. The only thing that's bad about them is the Mercury name attached to them.

  • @Ulbre
    @Ulbre 3 місяці тому +1

    Costs plus 240 mile drive (fuel ain't free).

  • @zakksrage
    @zakksrage 3 місяці тому

    All mercurys have a mariner tag especially the little ones

  • @xxlegitxxpwnerxx
    @xxlegitxxpwnerxx 3 місяці тому +1

    What do you do with motors that you can't get running for parts availability or aren't worth getting running? Part out on ebay?

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@xxlegitxxpwnerxx rarely ever happens but for the occasional lemon I will first try to sell it as a whole parts motor and if I can’t do that I’ll part out on eBay!

  • @spearmethedetails2248
    @spearmethedetails2248 3 місяці тому

    Another great vid, man! Don't forget to put some of that bills money aside for the ladies. Ain't no use in paying bills unless you're tryna keep the ladies well fed and comfortable. 😂

  • @Dannny_Mac
    @Dannny_Mac Місяць тому

    Do these engines have impellers for water to cool them? If so should you replace them? And how often? Thanks!!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  Місяць тому

      @@Dannny_Mac yes! And usually they’re seasonal, do it once in the spring before you take her out 👍🏼

  • @austinbrady3282
    @austinbrady3282 3 місяці тому +1

    Please continue making more content!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@austinbrady3282 we’re just getting started!!

  • @toddstager57
    @toddstager57 2 місяці тому

    Great video I wonder if that kill switch just had a bad connection there under that shitty splice Job 🤔 I also got a hydraulic crimper from harbor freight and it’s life changing for those connections and great piece of mind!

  • @chimu0
    @chimu0 3 місяці тому

    relay is for trim solenoid is for starter

  • @rubengonzalez8399
    @rubengonzalez8399 10 днів тому

    Where do you order your stickers from

  • @justonnie
    @justonnie 3 місяці тому

    Where do you obtain the decals?

  • @gerardpoltawsky4656
    @gerardpoltawsky4656 3 місяці тому

    i need a good 25 hp evin or johnny shortshaft , where are you located i m in queens ny

  • @phredflypogger4425
    @phredflypogger4425 3 місяці тому

    You'd probably find the starter just had worn brushes, very easy to replace.

  • @timsussenbach5376
    @timsussenbach5376 3 місяці тому

    Like a other guy said... this is a yamaha . Back in the day mariner and yamaha worked together en later on mercury and mariner did

  • @joshwhite9211
    @joshwhite9211 Місяць тому

    Im doing this but ppl here like to try and get running prices for non running engines so you have to weed through 15 to get 1.....

  • @davidkendall6801
    @davidkendall6801 3 місяці тому

    I have a Sears Gamefisher, 15 HP, 2 cycle, pull start made by Mercury, with very low hours. It's been stored inside for years.
    Question: What do I do with it? What's it worth? How do I sell it?

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@davidkendall6801 depends. Is it one of the older ones from the 70s that’s white with the green gamefisher logo? Or a newer black and red model? If you want to sell you need to get it running and be able to show it run to a buyer ti get full price.

  • @Drhudson
    @Drhudson Місяць тому

    What about the 3 hour trip to get the motor?

    • @vittoriovuocolo2438
      @vittoriovuocolo2438 8 днів тому

      This is obviously a hobby.if I'm not making at least $1000 on a flip I'm leaving it for the simps.ive been flipping 💩for 40 years. Time is money.where I live everybody is a flipper so good deals are farther away.i factor all that in especially a 2-3 hour ride.

  • @PapaMav
    @PapaMav 2 місяці тому

    Harbor Freight spark tester !

  • @markb571
    @markb571 3 місяці тому

    What came of the starter not disengaging? What was the issue/fix for that?

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +1

      @@markb571 there was a short inside the start button solenoid that was basically communicating to the starter that I was still holding the button down when I wasn’t. New one of those fixed it!

    • @markb571
      @markb571 3 місяці тому +1

      @@BoatBusters very cool! I really enjoy your channel. Got me wanting to try a flip here and there. Keep em coming!

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@markb571 I appreciate that! You definitely should

  • @ericyoung5442
    @ericyoung5442 3 місяці тому

    No impeller?

  • @elijahbl5745
    @elijahbl5745 3 місяці тому +3

    I'm about to pick up a 25 mercury, 99 2 stroke for 400$

  • @PapaMav
    @PapaMav 2 місяці тому

    Champion, not NGK plugs ?

  • @michaelmcelwain2053
    @michaelmcelwain2053 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video.

  • @aaron-fauth
    @aaron-fauth 3 місяці тому

    You could’ve rebuilt the starter with a junkyard starter.

  • @thegunnut221
    @thegunnut221 3 місяці тому

    That old starter could have been saved.😊

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@thegunnut221 it still will be 😉

  • @ciaranmacdonald9691
    @ciaranmacdonald9691 3 місяці тому

    do you have any other social media platforms? i just got into the world of jon boats and outboard motors and love your content

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +1

      @@ciaranmacdonald9691 thank you! I have instagram and TikTok but have been slow to start posting 😅 hopefully soon

  • @mattdevine4876
    @mattdevine4876 3 місяці тому

    Where do you source most of your parts?

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@mattdevine4876 I’d day 99% comes from either Crowley marine, eBay, or Amazon!

  • @wishniwasfishn813
    @wishniwasfishn813 3 місяці тому +1

    Even at $850 the buyer got a good deal.

  • @_1COR15.1-4
    @_1COR15.1-4 3 місяці тому +1

    We want more vids! ❤

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +1

      @@_1COR15.1-4 more coming!!

  • @reeselytle439
    @reeselytle439 3 місяці тому +2

    Smart, handy, & handsome?!🤯😍

  • @Jevinrude_dude158
    @Jevinrude_dude158 3 місяці тому

    Boat busters I see that 9 1/2 Johnson in the back❤❤❤ got the same one

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@Jevinrude_dude158 my favorite!! Next video 💯

    • @Jevinrude_dude158
      @Jevinrude_dude158 3 місяці тому

      @@BoatBusters let’s go!!!!!!!

  • @kingtut5923
    @kingtut5923 Місяць тому

    Dont forget 3 hours driving , fuel and repairs. Net profit 55.00

  • @robertlemoine3500
    @robertlemoine3500 2 місяці тому

    Thankyou 😊

  • @MegaBait1616
    @MegaBait1616 2 місяці тому +2

    As usual 👍👍 ...........👍

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  2 місяці тому +1

      @@MegaBait1616 🤝🤝🤝

  • @drm4rtink
    @drm4rtink 3 місяці тому

    Did the gears work? :)

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +1

      @@drm4rtink haha yes indeed!

  • @DylanSmith-rz7zl
    @DylanSmith-rz7zl 2 місяці тому

    Sounds just like a sewing machine! Lol

  • @TXCherokee
    @TXCherokee 3 місяці тому

    I love Facebook marketplace

  • @zschow9259
    @zschow9259 3 місяці тому

    first thing u wanna make sure of in an outboard is making sure it pisn real good nice strong stream

  • @titotijuana
    @titotijuana 3 місяці тому

    Okay, Anders.

  • @austinbarnard1521
    @austinbarnard1521 Місяць тому

    Nice bro

  • @clintonlamar1503
    @clintonlamar1503 3 місяці тому +1

    75% of the time its moisture that gets into the end cap causing rust build up. Those starters actually come apart fairly easy. Clean the rust in the base cap. Lube and reassemble. I've done this on marine and riding lawnmower. Zero cost. Just a little time.

  • @ICE_CookieYT
    @ICE_CookieYT 3 місяці тому +3

    im fist to wach

  • @tamariderr
    @tamariderr 3 місяці тому

    Why is it on these outboard flipping videos that the motors always look immaculate under the cowling and somehow start first pull??

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@tamariderr well, they’re definitely not all like that if you’ve seen the others however I do make it a priority to find deals that involve the least work possible for the best price possible as would most people!

  • @SFNitro_YT
    @SFNitro_YT 3 місяці тому +2

    First

  • @BuyingTickets
    @BuyingTickets 2 місяці тому

    yeee

  • @terryzig
    @terryzig 19 днів тому

    Hobo Freight

  • @pbdropshot5369
    @pbdropshot5369 3 місяці тому

    I don't think 365$ is gonna cover even the electric bill.

  • @eoleol4750
    @eoleol4750 12 днів тому

    Hey Man. Leave cats out of this!!!!

  • @848422818
    @848422818 3 місяці тому

    That first start was a first on camera because enjin was already hot. Idling also to smooth for 'first start'

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +1

      @@848422818 I’m not sure I have any good reason to lie about that being the real first start but that’s ok haha

    • @zschow9259
      @zschow9259 3 місяці тому

      @@BoatBusters o shit found out ... this whole time i thought in waas the lamest unfamous on the comments ....these h8trs they do if u dont wat the stash is for its about time u found out

  • @lighthouse7ry
    @lighthouse7ry 3 місяці тому

    It’s a Yamaha

  • @DirtHouseBoi
    @DirtHouseBoi 3 місяці тому

    She boat on my bust till I motor

  • @Ajaxaxxess
    @Ajaxaxxess 3 місяці тому

    You dont add any of your time when you claim profit? The drive alone is 3 hours of your time.

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому +1

      @@Ajaxaxxess I always forget to add that 😅 this one was probably only about 3 labor hours + the drive so maybe 5.5 hours total.

    • @Ajaxaxxess
      @Ajaxaxxess 3 місяці тому

      @@BoatBusters Had a customer drop off a 2000 Mercury 9.9 4STK. was submerged for a week. Drained and soaked cylinders for 24 hours,removed recoil and used a socket and ratchet to break it free. Carb job,oil change,impeller,lower unit oil n oil change, bill was twice your profit out the door. No driving and no buying and selling.
      Ever consider finding a space and fixing them for a living?

  • @tezzasbigbuz3933
    @tezzasbigbuz3933 3 місяці тому

    Thats not a deal wtf

  • @crisprtalk6963
    @crisprtalk6963 3 місяці тому

    Too many edits. this guy is hard to watch.

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  3 місяці тому

      @@crisprtalk6963 then stop watching 💯

  • @glengullickson6538
    @glengullickson6538 10 днів тому

    I have barred your channel because of ads. Bye.

    • @BoatBusters
      @BoatBusters  10 днів тому

      @@glengullickson6538 you just commented the same thing on the last video 😂😂😂 if you don’t support creators doing a 60 second ad (that you’re free to fast forward) in order to bring you free content then go ahead and leave