Extended Mercruiser flush ports

[Lenny3]

Extended my flush ports to my rear electrical cable storage area. My boat is in a slip 365 and sometimes is not used for a month or 2. Thought I would flush with Salt Away or some other product while not using. I’m not planning on closing the sea cock as it’s a pain to reach. Fresh water and Salt Away mixture is better than what it’s getting now.

 

[Lazy Daze]

That'll be fine. Obviously not as good as closing the seacock, but still pretty good.

BUT... it IS important to exercise those seacocks once a month or else they can get stuck and then when you actually need them you won't be able to close it.

You can make one... but go to TH Marine's website and look for their seacock extension arm. Just a thought.

 

[Lenny3]

That'll be fine. Obviously not as good as closing the seacock, but still pretty good.

BUT... it IS important to exercise those seacocks once a month or else they can get stuck and then when you actually need them you won't be able to close it.

You can make one... but go to TH Marine's website and look for their seacock extension arm. Just a thought.

You are correct with the sea cocks, mine are hard to move.