March, 2013 | Outboard Motor Oil - Part 2

Mercury 2 Cycle Oil In A New Boat

boat2When my son was young, I used to take him out on a rusty old boat that my father had passed down to me and we would go fishing in the river behind our house. We usually didn’t catch a whole lot, but it was a nice way to teach my son to be a sportsman and for us to bond together over a fun activity, one he would remember all of his life.

Now that he’s a full-grown man, it’s clear that our experiences boating together have influenced his hobbies as an adult. He’s got his own boat now and it’s a boat that’s much nicer than the rusty old one I used to take him out on. For his birthday, I got him some Mercury 2 cycle oil, so that he’ll be able to take care of that brand new boat.

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Evinrude Oil For My Boat

BeckerLakeI have a friend who has always been loyal to Yamaha products; he’s a musician who has always loved using their musical instruments, so when it came to purchasing items for his boat and other vehicles, it was sort of a no-brainer for him. He suggested that I use Yamaha products as well, but I wanted to make sure the items I used were perfect specifically for my boat.

While I’m certain that Yamaha products work perfectly for him, I actually did some research and found out that with my particular boat, Evinrude oil would be the best choice for maximum efficiency. It’s always important to do the research before you purchase products for your vehicle’s maintenance so you can properly meet its needs.

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Storing Bulk Outboard Motor Oil

xd30pts6There are a few guys that I’m friends with in my neighborhood that have gotten boats recently. I have the biggest garage on the block, so I’ve been offering my services to store boat-related things in my garage, so that my neighbors and friends can have a little more room in their own garages.

What we did was we pooled our money together and bought a decent amount of bulk outboard motor oil, which is largely being stored in my garage. Each of them has a small amount at their own home, but because my garage is so big, there’s room for a lot of this extra stuff, and they can easily come over and grab up some motor oil whenever they need it.

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The Usage Of Ringfree Plus

Grady (2)It’s a fact that all engines, including boat engines, burn fossil fuels that produce carbon. When the carbon that is produced sticks to the engine, one can start running into problems with their vehicles. Because of this, some companies have determined ways to prevent this from happening via the usage of quality fuel additives.

One such additive, produced by Yamaha as part of their Yamalube fuel line, is a product called Ringfree Plus. Ringfree Plus is designed specifically to remove carbon deposits and keep carburetors, intake valves, fuel injectors, piston crowns, and other areas of your vehicle clean. It also keeps piston rings from sticking; its ultimate purpose is to keep your vehicle running smoothly.

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The Store Without Outboard Oil

miss force s80 2012_322x228There’s a small boating store in my hometown that I go to every now and then when I’m looking for supplies for my boat. Unfortunately, when I say that it’s small, I mean it’s REALLY small and they don’t really have a great selection of products. The problem is that they have products that cater to certain boats or types of boaters but not others.

The other problem is that they don’t really restock frequently enough. They never carry the outboard oil that works best on my boat, so I usually wind up purchasing it online. I think that the store would be a lot more successful if they made sure to stock up on these things so that people like me could easily find what we need.

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Yamaha And Yamalube 2M

optimax 115 speed_500x310Yamaha is a very interesting Japanese company that was formed in 1887; at the time, they exclusively built piano and reed organs. While they started out producing only musical instruments and accessories, they expanded into the manufacture of motorcycles after World War II. Gradually, they expanded into more and more industries, becoming a multibillion dollar company.

In this day and age, they are not only the largest manufacturer of musical instruments in the world, but they have also delved into other industries with great products. One of the things that Yamaha develops, through the Yamaha Motor Company subsidiary, is motor oil such as Yamalube 2M, which is excellent for boat maintenance.

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Boat Safety With Optimax Oil

optimax with under waterBoating is an excellent pastime if you live nearby an open body of water, but it’s always important to remember to stay safe with your boat. There are a lot of rules and laws that are typically in place (though they vary from state to state) that have been designed to ensure the safety of yourself and of everyone else out on the water when you’re out boating.

For instance, drinking and boating is illegal and it can be something that is very dangerous. It’s also very important to keep items like lifejackets on your boat, so that if an accident occurs, you are prepared. Another simple way to make sure you stay safe is by keeping your boat maintained; filling it up with Optimax oil is usually a pretty good be

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Changing Your Boat Motor Oil

marina_mainEven as someone who has had a boat for a few years, I still don’t know a whole lot about what makes it tick. I often rely on friends and professionals who have more experience with boating than me when it comes to making decisions regarding how to properly take care of my boat. I figure following their advice is my best bet to get the most out of having a boat.

One thing I’ve definitely learned to make sure I do, from friends and professionals at boating stores and repair shops alike, is that I should always be on top of changing the boat motor oil. In order to keep a boat running properly for a long time, which is precisely what I would like to do, you have to stay on top of that, or you can run into problems pretty quickly.

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Buying Evinrude XD 100 Oil For Father’s Day

654654654My dad has been going boating a lot with his friends lately. He had been saving up money for a while and finally got around to purchasing a boat last year for himself. Unfortunately, he got it right before winter, so he hasn’t even had much of a chance to take it out since he found the right boat for him.

Since he’s gotten the boat, however, finding gifts for him has been really easy for our family. We just pick up boating-related things and he’s always pretty ecstatic about them. For instance, I know that for Father’s Day, I’m planning on getting him some bottle of Evinrude XD 100 oil, as well as maybe some items that will help him more easily clean his boat.

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