2008 180 Challenger - Can I leave the flushing connector installed?

[LogicAl2008]

I just got a 2008 180 Challenger and the flushing connector has two parts:
* One nipple that screws into the receiver on the boat, and
* One quick-connect that attaches to the garden hose.

The Owner's Manual says nothing about leaving the nipple connector screwed into the receiver at all times.

I'm wondering if anyone leaves that half of the connector kit attached to their 180 Challenger ... it's a pain in the a55 to reach when I have the boat on my JetDock.

Thanks!

 

[usctrojan]

You can leave it attached. I do.

 

[LogicAl2008]

Thanks! I was hoping someone would say just that

 

[seatys501]

Yeah just leave it in.

 

[jareaver]

The responses to this are interesting.

Not to steal the thread, but when I bought my 04 GTX's a few years back, the dealer specifically told me not to leave the quick connect nipple fitting attached, as it wouldn't allow water to flow easily causing the engine to overheat. I have the super charged engines, so I don't know if that makes a difference but it seemed odd to me at the time (as my older 02 GTX's you could leave them in). I took the dealer's advice to heart and have removed the nipple fitting after flushing the GTX's. Anyone have an evidence/suggestions as why the dealer told me this and if in fact it is true?

 

[Craigmri]

I've installed the male connects on both my 155hp 4-tecs and have never had a problem. Mind you I only have 15 hours on my boat but isnt that the reason for the quick disconnects is to leave 'em on and connect when you want to flush?

Craig

 

[LogicAl2008]

I have the super charged engines, so I don't know if that makes a difference

The 180 Challenger has a super-charged Rotax, as well.
Just FYI.

It's all curious. I learned that the reason SeaDoo went to this method was that when people broke the nipple off (like on 2004 Sportster 4-TEC, etc.), the boat had to go in the shop for a major repair.

Now, if the nipple breaks off, you just buy a new one for $5.

 

[usctrojan]

I assumed the water is pulled through the grate on the bottom to cool the motor. That hole in the back by the jet probably isn't even in the water when you are moving.

And then to me logically they wouldn't call it a "quick connect" if you had to undo it each time. LOL

The responses to this are interesting.

Not to steal the thread, but when I bought my 04 GTX's a few years back, the dealer specifically told me not to leave the quick connect nipple fitting attached, as it wouldn't allow water to flow easily causing the engine to overheat. I have the super charged engines, so I don't know if that makes a difference but it seemed odd to me at the time (as my older 02 GTX's you could leave them in). I took the dealer's advice to heart and have removed the nipple fitting after flushing the GTX's. Anyone have an evidence/suggestions as why the dealer told me this and if in fact it is true?

 

[jareaver]

That hole in the back by the jet probably isn't even in the water when you are moving.

It's not in the water, but quite a bit of water does exhaust out while underway/under more than idle rpm, which leads me to think that the dealer may have been valid in advising not to restrict water flow by leaving the quick connect adapter in place. I too, use jet docks, and although not as much of a PITA as a boat, it would make it a lot easier to leave the flushing adapters in place.

It seems entirely counter-intuitive to not leave a part of a device installed for its ease of use and 'quick' connectivity.