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I know there will be some strong opinions about the OEM version being the best. I would like to understand what makes the OEM so much better. My feedback request is specifically for the DRY JOINT version being it already is a better design to protect against water getting in to the exhaust...

I have been searching this forum and other internet sites and I can't find a definitive answer on how to flush the elbows (aka-risers) and manifolds on my 2005 Sea Ray 185 Sport (4.3l Alpha 1) while in the water and NOT using muffs. Biggest issue I believe is the Alpha 1 has the impeller in the...

Part "B" of my question now. I haven't checked where the hose connection on the swim deck actually goes. But now that I know flushing will extend the life of the risers and manifolds and put off spending $1500 just in parts, what is the best method for flushing the risers and manifolds? Remember...

That's funny. The PO and nearly every other boat owner said the same thing! But if the flushing works I have no problem doing it especially with the hose being right there anyway as the salt needs to get washed off from the boat anyway.... And it will give me a reason to drink a beer or two...

If you have them could you send me a diagram or photos of the freshwater flush system you mentioned

If you have them could you send me the flush pics you mentioned?

Thanks for the technical answer. I Googled outside of the forum and found that most folks strongly believe the a freshwater flush slows the process and that most of the corrosion happens while at the dock... Since most of a boats life is spent there. Even though we all would prefer it to be the...

New to boating so I apologize for that now. I did search the forum for freshwater flush but didn't find an answer. About July of this year I bought a 2005 Sea Ray 185 sport with just under 300 hours and it has a garden hose attachmnet on the swim deck. The PO replaced the risers before this past...