Outboard Motor Oil

What is oxygenated fuel?   Oxygenated fuel contains oxygen as part of its chemical makeup.  The purpose of fuel oxygenation is often to reduce carbon monoxide levels created while the fuel burns.  Usually oxygenates come in the form of gasoline additives, such as alcohol.

Some boaters are concerned with the possibility than an oxygenated fuel can harm their motor and interfere with the performance of their outboard motor oil.  Outboard motors can generally tolerate up to 10% alcohol content in fuels, which is the maximum amount allowed by the United States.

One of the possible benefits of joining a fishing club is that members can get together and buy boat motor oil in bulk.  Many people join a club initially to try tournament fishing without putting out a lot of money—some clubs even have openings for no-boat fishermen, so you don’t have to get a boat right away.

Different clubs have different formats.  Some encourage fishing in teams, while others have individuals fishing alone in tournaments.   Many clubs have a theme, such as bass or smallmouth fishing. It is common for fishing clubs to be active in conservation efforts.  Some of them promote youth fishing by holding an event for children occasionally.  Military bases and colleges often have nearby fishing clubs; there are also women’s fishing clubs, co-ed fishing clubs, and one national association for hearing-impaired bass fishermen with chapters in several states.  Many fishing club websites include educational articles and archived newsletters for your information.

Once you have stocked your boat with plenty of outboard motor oil and you are out on the water, be sure to handle your fishing tackle responsibly.  Make sure to look behind you before casting so that your hook won’t catch a tree, power line, or another person, and don’t leave fishing tackle lying in the ground, as it is a tripping hazard and could result in broken tackle.

If a hook is deep inside a fish’s mouth, don’t put your hand inside to retrieve it.  The safer option is to use some kind of a hook remover.  If this doesn’t work, cut the line as far back as you can to safely release the fish.  Always remove hooks and lures from your fishing lines, securing them in the tackle box when moving your supplies.

As reported by NPR, the summer season in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region is just getting started, but as gas and outboard motor oil prices continue to set records on land, some boat owners are keeping their vessels in storage or selling them altogether.

That’s already starting to affect marinas that store, dock, rent and sell boats. Other businesses, such as charter boats and tourist cruises, are setting their summer rates and weighing whether to swallow high fuel costs or pass them on to customers.

Of course, this sudden conservative attitude towards boats means that with a waning demand, the waters are clearer for a more personal boating experience. Though the price of outboard oil is slightly up, the experience of a relaxing boating trip may be worth the hit. However, if you’ve planned your finances accordingly, then boating this summer won’t be such a worrisome activitiy.

As mentioned in an earlier post, the summer boating season is ready to start and you’ll no doubt have filled your boat with marine engine oil and anticipation to hit the waters.  Here are some safety tips to keep in mind before you take her out on the water:

• Be weather wise. Sudden wind shifts, lightning flashes and choppy water all can mean a storm is brewing. Bring a portable radio to check weather reports.

• Bring extra gear you may need; a flashlight, extra batteries, matches, a map of where you are, flares, sun tan lotion, first aid kit, and extra sunglasses. Put those that need to be protected in a watertight pouch or a container that floats.

• Tell someone where you’re going, who is with you, and how long you’ll be away. Then check your boat, equipment, boat balance, engine and fuel supply before leaving.

• Learn to swim. The best thing anyone can do to stay safe in and around the water is to learn to swim. This includes anyone participating in any boating activity.

• Alcohol and boating don’t mix. Alcohol impairs your judgment, balance, and coordination — over 50 percent of drownings result from boating incidents involving alcohol. For the same reasons it is dangerous to operate an automobile while under the influence of alcohol, people should not operate a boat while drinking alcohol.

In addition to cleaning your boat and changing out your outboard motor oil, there are some other little things you can do to prepare for a summer of taking your vessel out on the water.

• Update your first aid kit

• Make sure lifejackets are in working order

• Replace batteries on GPS

• Inspect engine

• Make sure you have a cell phone charger for your boat

Evinrude/Johnson XD50™

ENHANCED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE — WITHOUT A DROP OF STEROIDS. Evinrude/Johnson XD50™ is a synthetic blend oil that delivers dependable performance under heavy-use conditions. XD50 meets the specific demands of direct injection outboards and water-cooled 2-cycle outboard engines. XD50 — more reliable, less maintenance.

• Reduces smoke for cleaner operation
• Protects against wear with superior lubricity
• Contains CarbX™ Combustion Cleaner

An Environmental Guide for Watercraft Operators
Reprinted from Evinrude XD 50 Engine Oil website
©Personal Watercraft Industry Association

All boaters participate in the ecosystem, a system created by the interaction of a community of organisms with their environment. We are not separate from nature, but a part of it. As boaters, we cannot ignore the effect we have on the environment. The waters that we enjoy may be impacted by our actions. Every boater has a responsibility to learn and use environmentally safe boating practices and products (like Evinrude XD 50 Motor Oil) that will protect the waters for the future.

As a watercraft rider, you are considered a boater. Watercraft are defined as Class A inboard boats by the U.S. Coast Guard and are required to follow most boating regulations.

The Personal Watercraft Industry encourages you to adopt the following simple guidelines to preserve our natural resources.

Beware and show you care by following these general rules.

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As a top performer XD 50 outboard motor oil from Evinrude/Johnson is a very popular formula.  Offering improved emissions and superior protection against engine wear, this oil has earned its place as a staple for those who have 2 stroke engines.  That’s why the continuosly dropping price comes as such a surprise.  With already rock bottom prices, how can it get any better? 

It just did!  For less than $22/gallon you can stop using the other stuff and start using the oil that was designed for YOUR engine.  If you need a TC-W3 compliant oil then this is for you.  So stop by and check out the lower price on XD 50 motor oil!

“With every trip I collect new mementos, though few are collected in scrapbooks. And those who fish for bass across the land collect them too. They are the images from first light to last and from first fish to last. And we’d share them in a minute. Some recall particular triumphs often preserved in snapshots and clippings, while others we tend to hide, at least until the time we’re ready to laugh about them. Daybreaks, canebrakes, heartbreaks, muggy nights, and foggy mornings.  A hundred things that worked, and a thousand things that should have. That’s bass fishing.”

-George Kramer

 Before you head out for bass fishing, make sure you don’t get stranded.  Get the right 2-cycle oil for your outboard motor!