How to flush dink outboard???

[gwp]

Local evinrude dealer says they stopped making a flush attachment for my 6hp 1996 model. They suggested a bucket. Get real. can't use mickey mouse ears. it has the pickup under the cavitation plate in a small corner....hard to get to. Ideas appreciated

[Bash]

Using a bucket isn't all that hard. Get yourself a 5-gallon bucket and you'll be able flush without much fuss as long as you keep the engine in neutral.

[S/V Alchemy]

Sure. I've used a food grade bucket on a rubber mat. Just pick a quiet day.

[gwp]

Can't use a bucket because I have a different type davit system as seen here
http://www.dinghy-tow.com/
The outboard is tilted up behind the transom. Wonder why the geniuses at evinrude didn't make out suitable for ear muffs

[cwyckham]

Originally Posted by gwp

Can't use a bucket because I have a different type davit system as seen here
http://www.dinghy-tow.com/
The outboard is tilted up behind the transom. Wonder why the geniuses at evinrude didn't make out suitable for ear muffs

I have a dinghy tow as well. Love it. Can't you hoist the engine (and transom) out of the water and then hang the bucket off the engine somehow? Our of the transom? square bucket might work better

[Sailmonkey]

Can you even run the engine in that position?!?!

I just clamp the outboard onto the stern rail and start it with a hose spraying into the intake. A little messy, but I don't do it all that often either.

[bstreep]

How about the classic ear muffs?

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[simonmd]

A 6hp is not that hard to lift on deck and then you can use a bucket with it standing up. Not that hard IMHO, done it myself with a 5hp Yamaha.

[cwyckham]

Originally Posted by Sailmonkey

Can you even run the engine in that position?!?!

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Yes, when you're in the "towing" position, the engine runs just fine. That's how I flush mine. The engine never leaves the transom of the dinghy.

[gwp]

Thx for input. Guess I'll try a square bucket. Now the trick is pulling..er....pushing that pull cord from behind to get it started. Hey cwyckham....any advise for a new user? How the heck do you get rainwater out of the bow? Thx

[sy_gilana]

If the motor has a flush screw, just get an aluminum tube turned up with a thread one end and a hose-barb on the other...

[cwyckham]

Originally Posted by sy_gilana

If the motor has a flush screw, just get an aluminum tube turned up with a thread one end and a hose-barb on the other...

best advice yet. Better than mine.

[gwp]

No flush port. Still wondering how to get that rainwater out of the bow? Thx

[cwyckham]

Originally Posted by gwp

No flush port. Still wondering how to get that rainwater out of the bow? Thx

Attach the main halyard to the bow line. Hoist vertical. Tie bow line to end of boom. Engine stays in place.

No more rain water

[sy_gilana]

What model is yours? this link shows a 6hp Evinrude 1996. There is a flush port there.
1996 E6REDS Evinrude / Johnson Evinrude GEARCASE Diagram and Parts