Saltwater Questions
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Saltwater Questions
Looks like we're boating Destin over Spring break. I'm running a 496 MAG HO (closed cooling) with a Bravo I drive. The motor was not set up for saltwater. Questions:
I'm assuming I want a flush kit for the manifolds and heat exchanger. Recommendations?
A slip is available. Do I want to keep the boat in the water for four to six days? Am I better off pulling the boat out each day? Can I prep the outdrive in some way to reduce corrosion?
Thanks!
Greg
I'm assuming I want a flush kit for the manifolds and heat exchanger. Recommendations?
A slip is available. Do I want to keep the boat in the water for four to six days? Am I better off pulling the boat out each day? Can I prep the outdrive in some way to reduce corrosion?
Thanks!
Greg
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You will have no problems in that amount of time. I am assuming you will use the boat every day. When you are done just flush the motor for about 15-20 min to get all the salt out. Also there are a few things you can spray the engine down with. I often use WD40. Have fun you will love it. Oh ya do not forget to wash the trailer and boat real well with soapy water.
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Ric,
Didn't know that. I'll have to tear off some plastic and try to find the actual engine.
So, the choices are:
Have fun, and flush the motor when I'm done for the week
OR
Flush the exchanger and risers after each days use
????
Didn't know that. I'll have to tear off some plastic and try to find the actual engine.
So, the choices are:
Have fun, and flush the motor when I'm done for the week
OR
Flush the exchanger and risers after each days use
????
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Originally posted by Frequency
So, the choices are:
Have fun, and flush the motor when I'm done for the week
OR
Flush the exchanger and risers after each days use
????
So, the choices are:
Have fun, and flush the motor when I'm done for the week
OR
Flush the exchanger and risers after each days use
????