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Boating => Mechanical Forum => Topic started by: ChrisL on August 30, 2015, 08:48:33 AM
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Need a little advice from those more knowledgeable and experienced.
My outboard is a 28hp Evinrude. It does not accept flushing muffs. I religiously flush the motor after every trip with a garbage can full of fresh water / Simple Green.
I'm planning on taking the boat down to Wildwood with us next month and run it around the back bays Thurs/Fri/Sat.
I'll have access to a hose at the condo, but taking the garbage can, etc is gonna be a bit much.
How much of a big deal would it be if the motor isn't flushed till we get home Sunday?
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No big deal at all, some small outboard owners never flush their motors. Get it when you get home....enjoy the trip...... chrz
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running a couple days in saltwater won't do much as long as you flush it when you get back. Or go freshwater fishing for a day. lol
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There are some at the marina who do not flush their motors for days and weeks at a time.
I have gone a couple days here and there when going back out the next day or so.
If anything, in a trash can isn't all that great for it anyways. its circulating dirty water, and if left to long can help over heat motor, although I would assume a plastic can would melt first.
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Thanks guys t^
There are some at the marina who do not flush their motors for days and weeks at a time.
I have gone a couple days here and there when going back out the next day or so.
If anything, in a trash can isn't all that great for it anyways. its circulating dirty water, and if left to long can help over heat motor, although I would assume a plastic can would melt first.
The trash can is the only option. It's 35 gallons, so I figure the ratio of contamination that circulates isnt too bad. The discharge from the motor is only luke warm.
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I would just leave the water running in the trash can.. and let it over flow..
Then you can taste it.. if it's not salty your good ;D
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A few days without a flush will be fine. If you do want to flush it, Google outboard flushing bags, they are portable and take up way less space than a garbage can.
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you'll be fine.
flush when you get back.
and look for one of these, hard to find:
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I'll definetly look for that WB. Thanks