can i install a drain plug in my waterbox?

[johngtx]

So has anyone ever drilled tapped and put in a drain plug for there waterbox?I have a 97 gtx and I would think its a good idea when flushing after salt water use to remove drain plug and let it run out the bungs? Is it necessary?its aluminum right?

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

if it's last 16 years in it's current condition, I'm not sure it's going to change much...

 

[Spimothy Leary]

IMO its not worth it, I think they hold up pretty well, and i agree with the rodent, at this point why bother.

just blow it out, then when you get home blow it out again, call it a day.

 

[brock1]

then blow it one last time to make sure

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

I hear it doesn't hurt to blow before you run either... helps get things moving.

 

[brock1]

a good blow never hurt anyone

 

[KyleB]

:lol: Funny Stuff. :cheers:

 

[Smokymance]

how do you blow it?

 

[CReynoldsMIZ]

a good blow never hurt anyone

Just make sure not to blow it too long or hard, be gently with it...

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

Sucking is as if not more important that blowing.

 

[Spimothy Leary]

how do you blow it?

start it up on the trailer, hit the throttle 2-3 times quickly, turn engine off, water will spray out the back, after two or 3 blows, no more water will come out, (although some will still be left inside)

 

[CReynoldsMIZ]

IMO its not worth it, I think they hold up pretty well, and i agree with the rodent, at this point why bother.

just blow it out, then when you get home blow it out again, call it a day.

then blow it one last time to make sure

I hear it doesn't hurt to blow before you run either... helps get things moving.

a good blow never hurt anyone

how do you blow it?

Just make sure not to blow it too long or hard, be gently with it...

Sucking is as if not more important that blowing.

Im just gunna say it..."THATS WHAT SHE SAID"

 

[johngtx]

Sorry double post

 

[johngtx]

Haha OK then.its been in fresh water its whole life on one dam used once or twice a year at a holiday house I was told.I will be using it in mainly salt water.so I was thinking things would start rusting now.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

freshwater boat = last forever
saltwater = death

 

[Spimothy Leary]

Haha OK then.its been in fresh water its whole life on one dam used once or twice a year at a holiday house I was told.I will be using it in mainly salt water.so I was thinking things would start rusting now.

i wouldn't sweat it. honestly, if your going to ride in salt frequently, the waterbox is the least of your problems.

cables, connections, rear motormount bracket, and misc bolts are your biggest concern.

invest in saltaway...

then buy a can of c-block or better yet.. fluid film.

and rinse the interior of the hull frequently, all moving parts as well, then hit them with a shot of protection, and stay on top of it, or your'll be replacing moving parts very soon.

 

[SabrToothSqrl]

I've taken apart salt water ski's... engines, pipes, jet pumps... no comparison. I'll never run my 2 babies in salt... I will run my $500 GSX lol

 

[johngtx]

Ok thanks I will do that.I don't know what the internals look like but would think there would always be water in there....unless the exit pipe goes all the way to the bottom of the box.anyways thanks guys