Newly Installed Fresh Water Flush System

[Kraig Kilger]

I just finished installing a fresh water flush system on my boat (with QSC’s). Since this topic seems to generate a fair amount of interest I thought I’d post a few pics of my setup and describe the process I use in the event someone might find it to be useful. No magic here as this is similar to what some others have done, and it’s quick and simple.

– I use my cockpit bait tank as a water reservoir and allow the engines to draw water rather than pressurizing the system. Fill the bait tank with 20 or so gallons of fresh water. If you don’t have a bait tank a decent size cooler will work.

– Place the draw end of the flush hoses connected to each sea strainer in the bait tank. I used ¾ inch fittings and Shields 141 water hose as it’s inexpensive, flexible, and won’t collapse under pressure.

– Start both engines and head to the engine room. Open both flush ball valves and close both seacocks. Now I’m only drawing fresh water from the bait tank.

– Let the engines run for about a minute or so. I put a bit of dish soap in the bait tank so when I see bubbles out the back I know I’m good.

– Turn off both engines. Return to engine room to close the flush ball valves and open the seacocks.

Entire process takes maybe 5-7 minutes.

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[Mike Mason]

Nice. I bought our boat from Dana.

[Kraig Kilger]

Mike – 2008 Riviera 41 flybridge located in Dana Point.

[Mike Mason]

That’s a great idea with the bait tank. We are west coast as well and could do the same. What boat do you have and where r u located.

Mike

[Tony Athens]

Very clever, very safe and does not look hard to do each time you come in……….Years from now it will pays dividend ++..

Very good job!

Tony

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