Motors

Changing Lower Unit Gear Lube

January 31, 2021 by jim Leave a Comment

TinBoats member captain belly has a great video on YouTube for changing lower unit gear lube. He posted it in our forum, but I thought this one is worthy of a post on the homepage. I have never done it myself, but after watching this video, it does not seem that hard at all. If it can save you a few bucks and your handy, then why not, right? Changing Lower Unit Gear Lube… ...Read More

Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard

December 8, 2020 by jim Leave a Comment

It’s been about a year since the Mercury 5hp Propane Outboard was introduced. I figured a year later we would have some solid real-world reviews and a boatload of information on it. There is hardly anything online except for one start-up test from Christopher Di Francia on YouTube. Check out his propane test below. The idea seems brilliant. The same propane… ...Read More

Yamaha F25 Outboard Motor Unboxing

April 24, 2020 by jim Leave a Comment

YouTuber FloBass made a video on the unboxing & first start of his new Yamaha F25 Four Stroke Outboard Motor. This is the motor I had on my G3 bass boat, and it’s a great little motor. FloBass has an awesome YouTube channel that is TinBoat and fishing related. Check it out and subscribe to it. He has some very cool videos on his channel and It’s one… ...Read More

Swamp Runner Mud Motors

April 18, 2020 by jim Leave a Comment

Check out this very cool video from TinBoats.net board sponsor Swamp Runner Mud Motors. When they say “go where others can’t”, they mean it. If you love the outdoors, I mean really love the outdoors, this video is right up your alley. For all you Facebook folks, head on over there and give SwampRunner a like and maybe a share. Lastly, check out… ...Read More

Lock N’ Stow

June 15, 2019 by jim Leave a Comment

I purchased a Lock N’ Stow for my boat and finally had a chance to put it on to see if it would actually fit. The particular Lock N’ Stow I purchased from Amazon was the model 10108. I was hoping it would be a solid fit for my 115 HP Mercury outboard, and it was. The unit is small and solidly built. To me, this was worth the $66 dollars. Lock N’ Stow To be… ...Read More