Engine anti rust spray

[Hector]

Kinda like armorall shine just not as slick

 

[JetBoatPilot]

We use Yamashield. Made by Yamaha for this purpose.

 

[Stevenpigsooie]

We use Yamashield. Made by Yamaha for this purpose.

Me too.

 

[NewBoater]

How often do you guys spray the engine down? After every outing? Once at the beginning of the season and once at the end?

 

[Beachbummer]

My dad sprayed 656 religiously in salt water in a past life many years ago. I use it too, but not as consistently as he did.

I like it.

 

[feziwig]

Yamahashield for the win!

 

[scottbailie]

Fluid Film. I use it on the boat as well as the mower, snowblower, etc. Great product!

 

[swatski]

CRC656 and 303 AP

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[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

Most products are silicon based and that works fine it just won't last as long as white lithium grease does and the grease has a 350+ degree resistance , it can protect exhaust manifolds and it does not leave a nasty looking slime on the engines just a coating that you hardly notice.
So anything is better than nothing and nothing will do everything ,I have great results with white lithium grease in salt water and it even coats the pumps. I used silicon but I like white lithium better .

 

[NewBoater]

Most products are silicon based and that works fine it just won't last as long as white lithium grease does and the grease has a 350+ degree resistance , it can protect exhaust manifolds and it does not leave a nasty looking slime on the engines just a coating that you hardly notice.
So anything is better than nothing and nothing will do everything ,I have great results with white lithium grease in salt water and it even coats the pumps. I used silicon but I like white lithium better .

Thanks for the info and also thanks for the chat on the phone again!

 

[Cobra Jet Steering LLC]

you are certainly welcome

 

[TwoSips]

Lot of great opinions here. I think I'm avoiding Yamalube, because comparing it to some of the other brands, you're paying $12 (at lowest) to about $20 a can! That's crazy when the contents are comparable to a longer lasting standard brand (CRC, Fluid Film, etc.) for $3-$6 bucks a can!

 

[jocolo21]

Corrosion x, and forget it, it will also protect all your electronics

 

[TwoSips]

Corrosion x, and forget it, it will also protect all your electronics

Dang it. You ain't kidding'... The reviews are almost raving lunatic fanatic - all rolled into one! Ordering a 1/2 dozen now!

 

[swatski]

Corrosion x, and forget it, it will also protect all your electronics

I have been wondering about it for a while. I buy CRC 6-56 by a gallon and then use regular spray bottles. I keep all the trailer parts soaked in it and after washing I always soak down all steering linkages and the pumps on the back side. I like how it is non-sticky and wonder how anything could work any better really. Maybe I used the wrong CX, but just like T9 it left a lot of sticky residue.
To me, the key is reapplying often. But I may give CX another try, after all the guy who invented it also invented the Rejex! (I think)

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[TwoSips]

I have been wondering about it for a while. I buy CRC 6-56 by a gallon and then use regular spray bottles. I keep all the trailer parts soaked in it and after washing I always soak down all steering linkages and the pumps on the back side. I like how it is non-sticky and wonder how anything could work any better really. Maybe I used the wrong CX, but just like T9 it left a lot of sticky residue.
To me, the key is reapplying often. But I may give CX another try, after all the guy who invented it also invented the Rejex! (I think)

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I did a lot more research after the recommendation and it's up there by boating enthusiasts who believe the premium is actually worth it. It'll beat Yamalube by about a mile, from what I'm reading. I'll keep those interested posted after I douse the trailer and all exposed stainless as well as jet ports, clean out, etc. with it.

 

[Elliott]

3 years in only salt water with Corrosion X applied once a year to engine, all electronics, all hose clamps and etc. - no rust or problems of any type. FWIW - when my boat had its yearly service at the dealer, the mechanic told my salesman that it was the cleanest engine bay he had seen in a 3 year old Yamaha. I think Corrosion X provides a good balance between protection and not making a mess.

 

[swatski]

3 years in only salt water with Corrosion X applied once a year to engine, all electronics, all hose clamps and etc. - no rust or problems of any type. FWIW - when my boat had its yearly service at the dealer, the mechanic told my salesman that it was the cleanest engine bay he had seen in a 3 year old Yamaha. I think Corrosion X provides a good balance between protection and not making a mess.

I will give it a try, I have done other things you suggested and like it! I no longer take two hours to put the boat away after running in brine, lol.

Wonder if the CX red or blue (thinner fluid) is the way to go, the green is too thick, and I may be tempted to purchase and use a spray gun with a wand to reach around the bilge etc.

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[Elliott]

Thanks - glad you got your boat flush/wash time to a reasonable amount. I find it enjoyable for about the first 30 minutes, but the last 15-20 seem to drag on.

As to the Corrosion X, I just use the red/regular aerosol spray. A big can lasted over two years with just one boat, trailer spring packs and hardware (I never use the trailer except for the yearly trip to the dealer and hurricane evacuations) and external electrical components (circuit boards and etc. for frig., water heater and furnace) in vented compartments on our travel trailer - all being treated once a year. Your mileage may vary. Good luck.

 

[swatski]

@Elliott @jocolo21
I got the Corrosion-X in red, 1 gal, it is greenish in appearance and pretty viscose. I can't spray it like I do with CRC6-56. It is way too viscose, more like motor oil.

Are you guys just using the aerosol spray? If you use strait liquid, how do you apply it?
It comes out as thick stream, kind of gloppy, and just clings...


If I can "cut it" with some solvent?
There is no way this can be sprayed as is.
I talked to the seller (ZORO), they sent me the SDS, look slike it's pretty viscose, but I can't get viscosity data for CRC to compare.
They say the blue and red are exactly the same product which I believe is correct. Just different packaging.

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