Oil level check

[general5093]

i have a 2005 Yamaha 225 - when pulling dipstick to check oil I get widely varying readings based on engine tilt and whether it just ran. What is proper way to check oil level?

[fairdeal]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv3JA62WPJM

http://maintenance.yamahaoutboards.com/engine-oil-lube/

Even after years, it sometimes momentarily startles me to pull a dry dipstick out of my F225...