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A Cruisers Nightmare "Scammed By a Child On Facebook Marketplace"
June 7, 2026 · 26 min · 22K views · Queensland, Australia
Hands repair corroded outboard engine on boat deck
What this video covers
The crew of a Prout Ltd. Snowgoose 37 Elite attempts to repair a corroded Tohatsu 9.8hp two-stroke outboard in Townsville, Australia, after the engine overheats due to a failed impeller and a rotted water pump housing.1:10 Multiple bolts shear off during disassembly, revealing extensive salt-crust damage and pitting in the cooling passages.12:04 After failing to salvage the original engine, the crew purchases a used 5hp Mercury two-stroke from a private seller on Facebook Marketplace.15:20 This replacement engine also requires a new impeller and a thorough cleaning of the gummed-up carburetor jets to restore water flow and idle stability.16:19 Following these outboard repairs, the crew prepares to haul the catamaran at Rosshaven Marine to address severe barnacle growth on the hull.21:22 Due to a lack of local stock of commercial Coppercoat, they decide to apply a DIY copper-epoxy antifouling mixture to the hull during the upcoming haul-out.22:56
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