Thanks for the Video. Just as a post note, if you use your boat 2 or more times a week in salt water it really is pointless to even flush your motor. It's the scaling or rust build up in your cooling galleys in the engine block that causes the problem. When you use your boat often the scaling or rust doesn't get a chance to build up because it is washed away every time you run your engine. If you only use your boat 2 or 3 times a month I would flush after every use.
My friend Gator saves up his urine, mixes in a little dawn dish soap and flushes his engine out with that, I have no idea if it actually works, but he swears by it.
I can tell you that after using saltaway on my new motor since new I was surprised when my motor overheated and shut down while out to sea. After managing to get back into shore in stages, I removed the thermostat cover and what do you know. The thermostats were completely shut and inoperable due to salt build up and the the internal anodes were shot. As far as I can tell saltaway may work on washing visible salt away like on an exposed surface. Washing the internals as suggested by engine manufacturer using the static flushing line does not get all the salt out partly because the thermostats don’t open in cold water. If you really want to get your engine clean, run it in a container and let the thermostats open and let the water in the container heat up. The hot water loosens the build up inside the motor and expels it. Then you can put in the saltaway if you like and leave a coating inside. Perhaps,as you have done, running it in saltwater and heating up the engine may expel some salt and then flushing it with fresh water may work but you can’t tell if those pesky thermostats are open.
@@CaptainJimNoss I am a qualified mechanic and I am very particular about my servicing. The thermostats were less than 100 hours old. I have followed the Honda engine manufactures recommendation flushing using the static flush. This is obviously not enough. I have since adopted an active flushing regime using a barrel with the leg immersed. The flush muffs did not provide enough water. I still stand by my statement that salt away is next to useless as I have washed my boats exterior many times with it and have observed salt on the surface of my boat forming droplets of salty water after several days. I now use my automotive detergent on the boat which works a treat.
@@CaptainJimNoss It's best to at least remove the Thermostat and check on a regular basis. I check and clean mine often...I just replaced mine for the first time last year and the old one (6 years old of saltwater use)) still looked new....I replaced it anyway.
since I wet slip my boat I can only do it with flush port so I try to do it immediately after I dock while engine is still warm....but when it's time to store for winter I run on earmuffs with salt- away..its supposed to a coating on the internals but who knows...just change your thermostat on a regular basis.
Do you run the salt away flush and leave it in the engine or so you then flush with fresh water after. Also, can I run the salt away solution longer than 30 second? Very helpful video. Thanks.
If I left my motor sit for a few weeks and it was not flushed (brand new motor) will this stuff get rid of any corrosion or should I ever worry about that.
So many questions... Why only 30 seconds, Does the flush go through the pee hole when its' fully trimmed up, do you really expect the salt to be flushed out after 40 seconds of fresh? I am dying to know if your motor is still running after 4 years. I hope so! and I hope you increased your maintenance protocols!
Well Yamaha designed it this way to be able to flush the motor without running it. But some say it’s better to flush it while running because the thermostat opens and allows the water to flush other parts of the motor.
@@fishin360 some one told me the new motors all get flushed you way but others say the thermostat has to be open it's a new motor to me so I want to do it the right way
Yeah vinegar works too.,. But if you can afford a boat you should be able to afford salt away… also not sure how I’m going to use 100 gallon drum at the boat slip lol
Thanks for the Video. Just as a post note, if you use your boat 2 or more times a week in salt water it really is pointless to even flush your motor. It's the scaling or rust build up in your cooling galleys in the engine block that causes the problem. When you use your boat often the scaling or rust doesn't get a chance to build up because it is washed away every time you run your engine. If you only use your boat 2 or 3 times a month I would flush after every use.
Thank you for taking the time to show how is done correctly!
My friend Gator saves up his urine, mixes in a little dawn dish soap and flushes his engine out with that, I have no idea if it actually works, but he swears by it.
that was one of the best videos I've watched, thanks man!
Salt-away. Like buying magic beans. Just freshwater works fine.
I can tell you that after using saltaway on my new motor since new I was surprised when my motor overheated and shut down while out to sea. After managing to get back into shore in stages, I removed the thermostat cover and what do you know. The thermostats were completely shut and inoperable due to salt build up and the the internal anodes were shot. As far as I can tell saltaway may work on washing visible salt away like on an exposed surface. Washing the internals as suggested by engine manufacturer using the static flushing line does not get all the salt out partly because the thermostats don’t open in cold water. If you really want to get your engine clean, run it in a container and let the thermostats open and let the water in the container heat up. The hot water loosens the build up inside the motor and expels it. Then you can put in the saltaway if you like and leave a coating inside. Perhaps,as you have done, running it in saltwater and heating up the engine may expel some salt and then flushing it with fresh water may work but you can’t tell if those pesky thermostats are open.
Well you have to change your thermostats and internal anodes as required. I check mine every spring and if needed I swap everything out.
@@CaptainJimNoss I am a qualified mechanic and I am very particular about my servicing. The thermostats were less than 100 hours old. I have followed the Honda engine manufactures recommendation flushing using the static flush. This is obviously not enough. I have since adopted an active flushing regime using a barrel with the leg immersed. The flush muffs did not provide enough water. I still stand by my statement that salt away is next to useless as I have washed my boats exterior many times with it and have observed salt on the surface of my boat forming droplets of salty water after several days. I now use my automotive detergent on the boat which works a treat.
@@CaptainJimNoss It's best to at least remove the Thermostat and check on a regular basis. I check and clean mine often...I just replaced mine for the first time last year and the old one (6 years old of saltwater use)) still looked new....I replaced it anyway.
since I wet slip my boat I can only do it with flush port so I try to do it immediately after I dock while engine is still warm....but when it's time to store for winter I run on earmuffs with salt- away..its supposed to a coating on the internals but who knows...just change your thermostat on a regular basis.
Quick connector is sketchy. Hit a couple rough waves that shit pops off and fries your 15k motor
Great product!!!
They’re called lines not ropes and fenders not bumpers Cap.
I can’t believe I said rope and bumpers !!! And please subscribe thanks.
@@CaptainJimNoss Port is left and starboard is right facing forward so I’ll let you do the math.😉
Thanks for the video. Did you fit the ‘quick’ connector or does the engine come like that?
Got it from Lowe’s
Why does it say it should take 8-10 minutes. Also I thought the motor should be running when you flush
@@chrisboling2852 per the directions it’s a 30 second flush. Also, obviously you can’t run the motor if you are flushing while in a slip…
Do you run the salt away flush and leave it in the engine or so you then flush with fresh water after. Also, can I run the salt away solution longer than 30 second? Very helpful video. Thanks.
Yes..the idea is it’s supposed to leave a coating..
Yes you can run as long as you like but it gets expensive that way..
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If I left my motor sit for a few weeks and it was not flushed (brand new motor) will this stuff get rid of any corrosion or should I ever worry about that.
@@Lsuhockey11 u mean not even flushing with just water? But yeah it’s fine..there are many owners that only do it at the end of the season..
So many questions... Why only 30 seconds, Does the flush go through the pee hole when its' fully trimmed up, do you really expect the salt to be flushed out after 40 seconds of fresh? I am dying to know if your motor is still running after 4 years. I hope so! and I hope you increased your maintenance protocols!
30 seconds is per directions. Yes it flushes pee hole etc. outboard is 8 years old and like new.
Is that just as good as puting it in a drum of water
Well Yamaha designed it this way to be able to flush the motor without running it. But some say it’s better to flush it while running because the thermostat opens and allows the water to flush other parts of the motor.
@@fishin360 some one told me the new motors all get flushed you way but others say the thermostat has to be open it's a new motor to me so I want to do it the right way
@@ktmdays Do what the manual says… you can’t go wrong.
i had a KTM exc250 with license plate..great bike
My boat is on a lift and I always leave my motors in the down position, if I use this product should I flush them in the up or down position?
It doesn’t matter, but the Down position is fine.
Ok I’ll give it a shot, thanks
@@Keysgem my boat is now on the trailer so I will be doing the same thing you’re doing . Motor is fully down now .
Do you leave the salt away in the motor or did you rinse it out
The directions say it’s a 30 second flush then you’re done ..you leave it there… they say it leaves a protective coating .
So now your boat is sitting in fresh water! Salt away.
No salt water
How often do you do this?
I’ll use just water after a few trips ..then the salt a way after a few trips
hi isn’t toxic for the environment?
no its bio-degradable
Yamaha says leave flushing for 15 minutes
I usually turn the water on and then go to lunch….
Motor should be flushed down not in the upright position
Completely not true that’s why it was designed this way so outbounds can flushed while in their boat slip
Wrong, genius
Please don’t t give advice if your stupid....
@@fishin360 yep, that’s what the Yamaha 150 manual says. Engine tilted UP 👍🏻👍🏻
Have been told this is a waste of money .
Find you tube video that flushes engine with vinegar and dawn in 100gal tank.
Yeah vinegar works too.,. But if you can afford a boat you should be able to afford salt away… also not sure how I’m going to use 100 gallon drum at the boat slip lol
@@CaptainJimNoss guess you didn't read it's in a 100 gallon tank
The perfect way to trash the water
Rui Azeredo not
Safe to use. Non-toxic, non-hazardous, biodegradable, environmentally safe.
I like you did not even Google it
google it you cock it's safe
It’s safe for hell sake