Love this video. The SeaFlush kit was expensive but it’s a one time purchase and I’ve used it for 6 years, saving hundreds/thousands on hiring mechanics for winterizing work!
I stumbled on this video and immediately ordered the product along with the snorkel hose. This was my first winterization on my 37' Maxum. I was blown away at how easy it was. I can't sing enough praises about this product.
Excellent video, well done. Some manufacturers, Caterpillar for example, state do not pre fill the oil filter. Same goes for the engine mounted fuel filter. If you prefill it you are running unfiltered fuel thru the injectors.
Should the closest or farthest sink outlet be opened while blowing out the lines? Great videos, keep themcoming. Looking forward to myfirst sea flush use this fall.
A/C pump aren't self priming, so they don't create suction. Also, A/C won't engage the pump if it's already below 60 degrees in the cabin. (Reverse cycle heat will engage the pump, but still have the priming issues) Here's another video we made with more info: ua-cam.com/video/TRRdJuxm6Jo/v-deo.html
Several reasons: If the boat only has A/C and not reverse cycle heat, the thermostat won't turn the pump on if the cabin temp is below 60 degrees. This boat has two A/C units on one pump. If you don't supply a constant supply of antifreeze, it'll take the path of least resistance, which is the lowest route, so you won't know if antifreeze reached the higher or farther away A/C unit. Using air to clear the lines leaves no low lying antifreeze left in the hoses, so there's no issues with priming the pump in the springtime.
Seaflush with snorkel didn't work. Did not seal enough with a paper towel. Created no suction to pull antifreeze from bucket. Was a complete waste of time & caused somewhat of a mess because I had to pour 5 gallons back into their containers. Was very frustrating and time wasting, trying to get it to work. It was very disappointing as I had high hopes after watching this video & purchasing. Hopefully Amazon will refund my $100. The rest of the video is very good!
On the boat in his example, the engines have closed loop antifreeze systems that have anti freeze in them year round. That system pumps through a heat exchanger that circulates seawater and transfers the heat from the closed loop system to the seawater. In this video he just purged the sea water and filled that part of the system with antifreeze. The engine didn't need to be warm for any of that, he only warmed the engine for the oil change.
Closed cooling engines have antifreeze in the engine block, so just the raw water side is winterized, open cooling engines have to be drained before winterizing, pull the plugs before drawing in the pink antifreeze.
Just wondering if I could put the antifreeze in the fresh water holding tank then open each faucet & shower until I see the pink vs the compressed air blow out
Short answer is yes. However, the pump will fill the hot water tank first (6 or 10 gallon tank) (unless there is a bypass valve/hose) then go on to fill the lines. You can pretty easily use 5-10 gallons of antifreeze just on the fresh water system. As a mechanic, this killed the margins and is highly variable boat to boat.
@@SeaFlushInc I just finished winterizing my boat,WOW easy easy cant wait until next spring to run the barnacle buster through them,thanks for answering my question
Thanks for all the great replies! We hoped to take the mystery out of boat winterizing by covering all aspects, not just the parts applicable to Sea Flush. More info and videos at www.seaflush.com
I'm with you. We had to use something for the day of filming. I later switched over to Wix filters. I spent some time in Nascar country and learned the value of a good filter.
Love this video. The SeaFlush kit was expensive but it’s a one time purchase and I’ve used it for 6 years, saving hundreds/thousands on hiring mechanics for winterizing work!
I stumbled on this video and immediately ordered the product along with the snorkel hose. This was my first winterization on my 37' Maxum. I was blown away at how easy it was. I can't sing enough praises about this product.
Weird as it didn't work for my 2 inboard 454 Crusaders. Paper towel doesn't seal enough to create suction to pull antifreeze from bucket with snorkel.
Great video. I'll remember the trick about using a plastic bag around the old oil filter for removal.
Excellent video, well done. Some manufacturers, Caterpillar for example, state do not pre fill the oil filter. Same goes for the engine mounted fuel filter. If you prefill it you are running unfiltered fuel thru the injectors.
Thank you very much for the most extensive boat winterizing. Helps a lot
I have raw water crusaders. I’m wondering about the process for the other side of the thermostat. I can’t get the engine warm in the boat yard.
I'll need a new job soon, I'm going to look into boat mechanic schools. Wonder what those cost? Almost looks like fun.
wow best winterizing video on youtube. well done sir. thank you
Very thorough. Good job
A bag.....damn thanks dude. Im stealing this move. 👍
I wish you were near me. Very insightful video, thanks.
Should the closest or farthest sink outlet be opened while blowing out the lines? Great videos, keep themcoming. Looking forward to myfirst sea flush use this fall.
It doesn't really matter, as long as air is blown through each hose/faucet.
Nicely done! I'm just wondering why not let the AC pump run antifreeze through instead of using blower? Cheers!
You can use the AC seawater pump to circulate the antifreeze but by using the vacuum as he did in this video it's not necessary.
A/C pump aren't self priming, so they don't create suction. Also, A/C won't engage the pump if it's already below 60 degrees in the cabin. (Reverse cycle heat will engage the pump, but still have the priming issues)
Here's another video we made with more info: ua-cam.com/video/TRRdJuxm6Jo/v-deo.html
Several reasons: If the boat only has A/C and not reverse cycle heat, the thermostat won't turn the pump on if the cabin temp is below 60 degrees.
This boat has two A/C units on one pump. If you don't supply a constant supply of antifreeze, it'll take the path of least resistance, which is the lowest route, so you won't know if antifreeze reached the higher or farther away A/C unit.
Using air to clear the lines leaves no low lying antifreeze left in the hoses, so there's no issues with priming the pump in the springtime.
Seaflush with snorkel didn't work. Did not seal enough with a paper towel. Created no suction to pull antifreeze from bucket. Was a complete waste of time & caused somewhat of a mess because I had to pour 5 gallons back into their containers. Was very frustrating and time wasting, trying to get it to work. It was very disappointing as I had high hopes after watching this video & purchasing. Hopefully Amazon will refund my $100. The rest of the video is very good!
Excellent Video!
What pressure did you take your compressor to, to blow out the fresh water system?
40 PSI is typically enough to get past the regulator that's on the back side of the water inlet fitting on the boat.
This is a very helpful video.
Good job matey harharrrr
Awesome video!
How did you know the antifreeze got through the thermostat??
The Engine is warm.
On the boat in his example, the engines have closed loop antifreeze systems that have anti freeze in them year round. That system pumps through a heat exchanger that circulates seawater and transfers the heat from the closed loop system to the seawater. In this video he just purged the sea water and filled that part of the system with antifreeze. The engine didn't need to be warm for any of that, he only warmed the engine for the oil change.
My boat open at 70 C
Closed cooling engines have antifreeze in the engine block, so just the raw water side is winterized, open cooling engines have to be drained before winterizing, pull the plugs before drawing in the pink antifreeze.
Just wondering if I could put the antifreeze in the fresh water holding tank then open each faucet & shower until I see the pink vs the compressed air blow out
Short answer is yes. However, the pump will fill the hot water tank first (6 or 10 gallon tank) (unless there is a bypass valve/hose) then go on to fill the lines. You can pretty easily use 5-10 gallons of antifreeze just on the fresh water system. As a mechanic, this killed the margins and is highly variable boat to boat.
@@SeaFlushInc ok good to know,I do have the hot water tank bypassed already,thanks
@@SeaFlushInc I just finished winterizing my boat,WOW easy easy cant wait until next spring to run the barnacle buster through them,thanks for answering my question
Please don’t spin on FRAM filters. I’ve had one explode on me at the seal
Thanks for all the great replies! We hoped to take the mystery out of boat winterizing by covering all aspects, not just the parts applicable to Sea Flush. More info and videos at www.seaflush.com
I wish I could get a one on one winterizing my crusader 270s just to assure I did it right. Michigan winters can be brutal and no room for miss steps
Nice!
Please don’t spin on FRAM filters. I’ve had one explode on me at the seal
I'm with you. We had to use something for the day of filming. I later switched over to Wix filters. I spent some time in Nascar country and learned the value of a good filter.