engine flush 209

[Hookup1]

You brought me a new idea instead of the usual remot flush solution using a normal water hose and quick connectors
Chris

That's what I do....

 

[Irish eyes]

Would it be possible to use the fresh water wash down system to flush engine ? I have a 2013 grady 209 fisherman .

 

[seasick]

Yes you are right, the hose from the flush port to engine is thin, i overseen that.
Interesting idea and would be nice if it works as supposed and let us know and write a how to whan you do it.
I need to think about a remote flush also as the new BF350 are so big and have a soft lightweight cowling that going there is uncomfortable.
You brought me a new idea instead of the usual remote flush solution using a normal water hose and quick connectors
Chris

In thinking about my solution, I think that I may not need to make any holes or install bulkhead mounted fittings. If I just connect the new hose to the original one, zip tie the hose to the rigging tubes and end the hose with a quick connect in the motor well but easier to get to, I would just reach down, grab the end of the flush hose and plug in the feed hose. The important item is to select a quick connect that shuts off when no connect fitting is plugged into it to stop engine cooling water from constantly running out.

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

I had the 20 hour oil change today and while waiting i had a quick look at my flush system, seriously dumb position for a moored or slipped boat ...
When i have time i probably adapt your idea to my beasts as it would make flushing much more easier than climbing and kneeing down in the splashwell.
Chris

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

That's what I do....

Yes, thats what i always did (when i had water available) , but as above, on my new Hondas it's virtually impossible to reach the flush fitting if boat is in a slip or moored.
Chris

 

[Harpo]

Would it be possible to use the fresh water wash down system to flush engine ? I have a 2013 grady 209 fisherman .

The book that came with my 2016 says the fresh water system does not have enough flow or pressure.

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

Same on my Canyon, fresh water pressure and flow is for rinsing hands and weak shower.
However swapping out fresh water pump with a high flow model would solve this, but fresh water tank will be quickly empty.
If no fresh water is available on slip or mooring, well then don't rinse, i guess that worldwide about 70% of all outboards get rinsed maybe once a year when winterizing as there is no freshwater available. If freshwater with low lime % is available flushing the engine/s is certainly a good thing, if high lime aka hard water or high mineral content then it may lead to lime/mineral build up and that is worst as they don't dissolve as salt during next use
Chris