new Grady quick connect engine flush

[el yate]

I just purchased a 2016 Grady 336 Canyon with triple 300 Yamaha's.
the owner did not leave the male coupling for the quick connect engine flush that connects to the hose which inserts into the female coupling..
does anyone know the part number and company that makes the male coupling.
I have only found that Colder products company has one that appears to be possible but they only sell them in bulk to companies, and I am not positive if it's the right part.
any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[DennisG01]

If you use the Colder part number and google search for it, you should be able to find a retailer that way.

However, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that your local (or any) Grady dealer may have these in stock and your "time investment" into getting this part would probably only be about 5 minutes... rather than spending way more time - as you probably already have! -- searching online.

 

[el yate]

If you use the Colder part number and google search for it, you should be able to find a retailer that way.

However, I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that your local (or any) Grady dealer may have these in stock and your "time investment" into getting this part would probably only be about 5 minutes... rather than spending way more time - as you probably already have! -- searching online.

thank you

 

[GradyNC]

I don’t have the part number, but try freshwatersystems.com. I have ordered a couple from them before.

 

[B-Shell]

Fresh water was out of them a few weeks ago when I tried. I went to the local GW dealer and bought one for Freaking $36!!! Robbery for a piece of plastic. On top of that the package said Mercury! but it fit the flush connect perfectly.

 

[glacierbaze]

Probably a few bucks at a lawn sprinkler supply.

 

[GradyNC]

Fresh water was out of them a few weeks ago when I tried. I went to the local GW dealer and bought one for Freaking $36!!! Robbery for a piece of plastic. On top of that the package said Mercury! but it fit the flush connect perfectly.

i Know what you mean, and I agree. No way it should be that much.

 

[Legend]

Did you try Lowes - they have quick connects for hoses for a few bucks. Can you post a picture of what you are looking for of the male and female parts.

 

[DennisG01]

Fresh water was out of them a few weeks ago when I tried. I went to the local GW dealer and bought one for Freaking $36!!! Robbery for a piece of plastic. On top of that the package said Mercury! but it fit the flush connect perfectly.

That's crazy. So they were out of stock and sent an errand boy to buy some at the Merc dealer across town and then probably marked them up from there? Just a WAG on that, of course.

I don't mind paying a little more to support a local business - especially one that can answer technical questions. But there comes a point when it's just insane.

Do you have the Merc part number, by chance?

 

[B-Shell]

That's crazy. So they were out of stock and sent an errand boy to buy some at the Merc dealer across town and then probably marked them up from there? Just a WAG on that, of course.

I don't mind paying a little more to support a local business - especially one that can answer technical questions. But there comes a point when it's just insane.

Do you have the Merc part number, by chance?

No I don’t have the package. It’s all the same. Was a Marine Max dealer

 

[seasick]

If the setup looks like this ( the Mercury version)

Amazon.com : outboard flush adapter

and you have the threaded part installed, the snap on fitting is a standard garden hose coupler like Melnor or the like. Those are usually available at the box stores but as I found out two days ago, if you live in an area with seasonal store stocking, there are many of those parts on the shelves and won't be till spring.

 

[DennisG01]

Was a Marine Max dealer

That doesn't surprise me.

 

[B-Shell]

That doesn’t look the same. The female part is fitted in the boat. The male part is on the hose and has a small check valve in it. It clicks into the female part. I’ve never seen one in hardware store.

 

[Joe_C]

My NEW Grady was delivered in June. They are back-ordered on the connector that goes on your hose. Months later and still back-ordered. Supply chain issues . . .
The couple I bought at a hardware store don't connect . . . I'm still waiting on the part from Grady, and I remind the dealer monthly! They say they have dozens of new boat owners waiting as well.

 

[Father's Day]

There are two sizes of quick connects for garden hoses 3/4 and 5/8,
i used 3/4 and works perfectly. I don't leave it in, i do replace it with plug when i running but only takes a second

 

[rockpool]

I thought it looked familier - all kinds of 3/4 hardware available on amazon.

Amazon.com : 3/4 hose quick connect

 

[Father's Day]

I thought it looked familier - all kinds of 3/4 hardware available on amazon.

Amazon.com : 3/4 hose quick connect

If you're going to be taking it on and off I like the plastic one

 

[Punchline Cap]

They have a check valve built into them so when they are disconnected the pressure from the water pump when the engine is running will not come back through the quick disconnect. They are not the same as quick disconnects for garden hoses.

 

[rockpool]

Garden quick-connects have check valves as well?

One other thing I recommend is a simple mechanical irrigation timer. Just plug the hose in, set it for 15min and walk away...

 

[Ajon]

I just purchased a 2016 Grady 336 Canyon with triple 300 Yamaha's.
the owner did not leave the male coupling for the quick connect engine flush that connects to the hose which inserts into the female coupling..
does anyone know the part number and company that makes the male coupling.
I have only found that Colder products company has one that appears to be possible but they only sell them in bulk to companies, and I am not positive if it's the right part.
any help would be greatly appreciated.

Where u at? Got bag full of them