BHW-Mike
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- Nov 12, 2021
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- Boat Info
- 2005 Sea Ray 185 Sport 4.3l
- Engines
- 4.3l Mercruiser
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 season and I've read they last 3-5 years in saltwater. Now I'm waiting for him to tell me how long it has been for the manifolds. Being I'm in NJ and our property is on a lagoon my boat will be in the saltwater for the entire season. In terms of usage I'm hoping we can take the boat out for a cruise every week. My question is about trying to extend the life of the manifolds and risers. If I use that freshwater flush after every cruise will it extend the life? I've read the life has to do with the hours of usage but I'm curious does the majority of the corrosion happen while at speed/running or is there a significant amount of corrosion happening at the dock between runs?
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