bdonlan
07.05.2021 2:00:05
You can run an outboard for a very short time out of water, but the impeller is running dry and will shred very rapidly.
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You can run an outboard for a very short time out of water, but the impeller is running dry and will shred very rapidly.
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You can buy muffs that attach to the leg with water supplied by a hose.
There is a difference between running the engine out of the water and running it out of water.
Running the engine while the flushing device is not installed is equal to out of the water. Running the engine with too little flow and volume of water while the flushing device is installed is also distructive. here
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I would not suggest deviating from the manufacturers advice. Doing sowill prove to be harmful to the engine and very costly to repair.
Besides, why would you want to run it out of water? A trolling motor’s entire purpose is to push or pull a boat through the water. There isn’t much it’s good for once you take it out of the water. here
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Depending on the type and style of trolling motor, you may need to drill a couple of screw holes before you can reattach the motorhead or controls. Double-check that you’re aligning everything properly, mark the spots for the screw holes and use a power drill to create them.
That said, if the motor happens to cavitate in choppy water or because the shaft is too short, this brief exposure to air will not hurt the motor or cause it to shut off. here
However, there’s no reason to run a trolling motor out of the water. Doing so will waste the battery and may cause damage to the motor. here
Boats that are designed explicitly for saltwater have a cooling system that doesn’t require manual flushing to protect the corrosive damage of saltwater. more
Freshwater outboards are made of aluminum parts, which stands quite good to tackle corrosion. However, aluminum is too weak to withstand saltwater. here
As salt is very corrosive to metals, thus, if you own a freshwater boat that runs on saltwater every now and then, it will shorten the lifespan of the motor. The expected life of a raw water outboard motor is up to 1,000 running hours. more
Boats used in freshwater have a longer lifespan than boats in saltwater. So, if you are thinking about purchasing a second-hand saltwater outboard, it wouldn’t be worth the deal as the lifespan has already been compromised. Therefore, buying a new saltwater boat is recommended if the budget isn’t a problem.