Yamalube | Outboard Motor Oil - Part 26

Jet Ski Maintenance

With the kick-off to the summer season just a few days away, it’s time to make sure that your Jet Skis are in working order. First off, you need to maintain the right amount of oil and gas for each Jet Ski. Two-stroke engines require fuel and oil to be pre-mixed. Newer four-stroke engines have separate places to put in oil and fuel.

After testing the engine, make sure to drain the oil pump, add new oil, and a new filter. Yamalube 2W oil works well with most Jet Skis and other personal watercraft. Lubricate all the seals and bearings, check wiring, and replace faulty parts when necessary. Finally, clean the exterior of your watercraft, and make sure to keep up a maintenance routine throughout the summer to prevent corrosion, staining, and accidents.

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Wear and Tear of Trolling

For catching big-game fish like tuna and marlin, there’s nothing quite like trolling. Inshore species like bluefish, kingfish, and jacks, are also caught by trolling. Freshwater anglers use trolling to pick up muskie, walleye, black bass, and striped bass.

, though effective, can be taxing on your motorboat. To keep your boat running smoothly, you’ll want to use Yamalube 2M oil. The Yamalube brand has been proven to withstand the wear and tear of trolling and other activities that put a strain on a boat’s engine.

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History of Evinrude Outboard Motors Part 4

Bessie Evinrude never fully got over her ailments. She retired from the business in 1928 and died in 1933 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The following year, 1934, Ole Evinrude died. The couple’s son, Ralph, took over the company, which merged with Johnson Motor Company in 1936. The new merger created the Outboard Marine Corporation.

The company produced marine motors for the military during World War II. Throughout the 1930s and 40s the company produced engines for midgets racers, a type of small but speedy race cars. These engines were typically water-cooled engines that ran on special racing fuel. The name lives on through many outboard motor designs, and also through the Ole Evinrude Award that is given annually at the New York Boat Show. If you’ve been inspired by Ole Evinrude’s story, then make sure to stock up on Yamalube 2W oil to keep your outboard motor running properly.

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History of Evinrude Outboard Motors Part 3

Let’s pick up our story from yesterday. It’s 1909 and Evinrude Motors is doing quite well. Unfortunately, Bessie Evinrude’s health began deteriorating. The Evinrudes, as a result, sold their company in 1913. Ole Evinrude promised to take a five year hiatus from the outboard motor business to focus on his personal life.

During his time off, Evinrude dreamed up a new, improved two-cylinder outboard engine. Thus, in 1921 Ole and Bessie opened the ELTO Outdoor Motor Company (Evinrude’s Light Twin Outboard). Like the one-cylinder that debuted in 1909, the two-cylinder engine was a success. Just eight years later, ELTO Outdoor Motor Company merged with Lockwood Motor Company and the original Evinrude Motors (which had since been renamed the Outboard Marine Corporation). Evinrude was named the president of the new company. Tomorrow we’ll highlight the legacy of Evinrude, but in the meantime, keep your engines humming along with Yamalube 2M oil.

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Spotlight On: Boston Whaler

In 1956 Richard T. Fisher and C. Raymond Hunt produced the original 13 foot Boston Whaler. Based on the Hickman sea sled hull, the duo modified the hull and used polyurethane foam to fill the fiberglass skin. Other manufacturers have since picked up on the practice because it provides strength, buoyancy, and sound deadening.

Typically, Boston Whaler boats are used recreationally for sport fishing, water sports, and as tender on large yachts. In recent years, Boston Whalers have been purchased by the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy. Today, Boston Whaler, Inc. is part of the Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation. To keep the Mercury Marine outboard motor that comes with each Boston Whaler humming, be sure to use Yamalube 2W oil.

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Spotlight On: Brunswick Boat Group

With 1.7 billion USD in net sales in 2008 alone, the Brunswick Boat Group is the king of recreation boats. The Brunswick Boat Group, located in Knoxville, Tennessee, makes pleasure boats and offshore fishing boats on a variety of labels. Among the 45 brands are Cabo Yachts, Flipper, Sealine, and Quicksilver.

The BBG was formed in 2000 to manage the holdings of the Brunswick Corporations labels. The group is privately held. In five years, from 2000 to 2005, BBG doubled in size and acquired 13 new brands. The sluggish economy has had an affect on the company; they had to reduce their workforce by 10 percent after seeing sales fall 16 percent in 2008. The brands associated with BBG have impeccable reputations. Whether you own a Sealine or a Flipper, be sure to use Yamalube 2M oil.

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Land of Ten Thousand Lakes

Minnesota is known commonly as the land of ten thousand lakes. There are actually 11, 842 lakes, plus thousands more rivers and streams. As a result, Minnesota is the third most popular state for boating in the U.S.

Popular destinations include Lake Superior, Lake Minnetonka, Leech Lake, and Lake Winnibigoshish. Although water skiing, canoeing and white water rafting are all popular, fishing takes the cake. The state is home to 1.4 million anglers. You can become part of that great statistic, provided you follow up with the Minnesota Fishing Regulations. Outfit your engine with Yamalube 2W oil before you attempt to haul in the big catch.

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Texas: Go Big or Go Home

Is anyone surprised that Texans enjoy boating in a big way? Nearly 600,000 boats are registered in Texas. No doubt the boat owners want to take advantage of the Gulf of Mexico and man-made reservoirs that are great for water sports and fishing.

Popular destinations include Lake Travis, Choke Canyon State Park, and Lake Amistad, to name a few. Inland water destinations make for a great family getaway. In addition to boating, you can also go camping, hiking, and swimming. Of course, Yamalube 2M oil is essential if you plan to break out the water skis!

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Swamp Boat Tours ~ Airboat USA

Down in the swamplands of Miami, Florida, Airboat USA transformed from just a research and informational services company for the United States Geological Survey (USGS) into a full-service airboat tour establishment of the Everglades National Park after merging with Everglades Airboat Tours in 1968. Their astute knowledge of the local swamplands and capable manpower have also led them to assist in film and TV productions like “CSI Miami.”

After accumulating a remarkable repuon for expert tours and professionalism, Airboat USA has attracted famous guests like Martha Stewart’s family and Animal Planet’s Jeff Corwin as well as Donald Trump’s organization and rock star Brett Michaels. They even escorted the Beastie Boys via airboat to the 2004 MTV Music Video Awards. When it comes to providing outstanding adventure combined with reliable and professional service, Airboat USA abides by their company motto, “We Make It Happen!”

The masterminds behind such a daring adventure would surely rely on the clean power of Yamalube 2M oil.

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Shrimp Boats ~ Southern Shrimp Alliance

The Southern Shrimp Alliance is an organization of shrimp fishermen, shrimp processors and other members of this domestic industry within eight warm-water shrimp producing states: Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama and Florida.

Established in 2002, the SSA helps regulate the continued validity and existence of the US shrimp industry. Unfortunately, the livelihood of shrimpers is threatened by the cheap and unfairly traded presence of imported shrimp. Thanks to organizations like the SSA, we can continue to consume only the finest quality shrimp our local waters have to offer.

I can only imagine that the Southern Shrimp Alliance favors reliable motor oils for their fishing boats like Yamalube 2W oil.

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Hull 6154

There have been words of speculation that some unknown Russian tycoon has secretly ordered the construction of the world’s most expensive and privately owned yacht, the Hull 6154. It’s said that this mystery ship is 438 feet long and features seven decks, 15 staterooms, a few Jacuzzis, a gym, two helicopter launch pads and storage space for a submarine.

The estimated cost of this ship is $270 million and it’s allegedly being built by Fincantieri, a world-leading yacht builder based in Genoa. I’m sure when the reality of this mighty ship emerges we will continue to be baffled by its excellence.

There’s no doubt that a ship of such magnitude relies on the clean power of Yamalube 2W oil.

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Wally Yachts

Wallypower yachts, nicknamed Wally yachts, are well-known vessels among the elite. To examine a few examples of the luxury and power behind these vessels, let’s take a look at the Wally 148 Saudade. This traditional, blue-water yacht features the comforts of a master suite, a master office and two double guest cabins with a 360 degree view.

When examining the exterior luxuries of these mega ships, let’s take a closer look at the 85M Wallypower. With a fuel capacity of 61,816 gallons and a range of 14 knots, this yacht is ready for days, weeks or months of cruising along the big blue waters. Surely, such a big ship would rely on the powers of Yamalube 2M oil.

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