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Dave5041
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Initially Posted - 02/23/2016 :  21:00:54  Show Profile
With the variety of mounts in use, can anyone comfortably slip a flush cup over the water intake on an XLS? Its a real pain reaching over from the boarding ladder or reaching it at all from most docks on my Merc. I will happily spring for a new one to make my life safer and easier. I would like to know the brand, model and lift height if anyone has something that works.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle

islander
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Response Posted - 02/24/2016 :  07:44:53  Show Profile
Another solution is to use a bucket. You can get the bucket on over the lower leg with a boat hook then just put a hose in the bucket. Do this with the motor in the up position but not tilted. Attach a line to the bucket handle so the bucket will stay in place.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 02/24/2016 :  13:16:07  Show Profile
That sounds good. Now I just have to find a bucket of manageable size that accommodates my 10" prop that will certainly be a lot cheaper than the !5 1/2" lift bracket i found for $362.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle
Edited by - Dave5041 on 02/24/2016 13:19:41
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islander
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Response Posted - 02/24/2016 :  16:26:23  Show Profile
Dave, If a standard 10gal white bucket won't fit then a rope handle bucket should do. I should mention that after you put the bucket on you lower the engine so the bucket is half submerged. This way the surrounding sea water supports the weight of the bucket with water in it then tie the line to the back rail. Needless to say, Don't put the engine in gear.
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
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Stinkpotter
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Response Posted - 02/24/2016 :  19:29:01  Show Profile
What about a sizable rectangular plastic storage container that the motor might be able to hold against the transom when partially lowered? Maybe there'd be no big reaching or even tying off--just more fresh water to partially fill it.
Dave Bristle
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JanS48
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Response Posted - 02/24/2016 :  19:32:02  Show Profile
Greetings
I don't have a pic but I used and old metal garbage can that I chained to the motor and mount. I've a 15hp Merc. It worked nicely for testing the motor before going in for the season.
Jan
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 02/24/2016 :  20:07:15  Show Profile
Well, I've been shopping for a 15" diameter bucket and it looks like I can get it in 10 gallons and a 14" in 5 gallons that is marginal in depth. The most suitable things for small boats should have multiple functions instead of just taking up storage space. The 10 gal. bucket with a modified lid could certainly replace my trashcan. I have used garbage cans at home to test run engines, but storing on the boat rules out that and most other containers.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle
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islander
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Response Posted - 02/25/2016 :  08:11:38  Show Profile
Dave, They do sell collapsible flush bags but will cost more than a solid bucket but much less than a new mount. This is just an example so you can shop around.http://www.burgees.com/flushingbag/Model_MB1.htm or this onehttp://www.burgees.com/flushingbag/Model_SB2.htm
Scott-"IMPULSE"87'C25/SR/WK/Din.#5688
Sailing out of Glen Cove,L.I Sound


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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 02/25/2016 :  17:59:21  Show Profile
Those are pretty slick,, but I'll probably end up with bucket/new trashcan for 20 bucks.

Dave B. aboard Pearl
1982 TR/SK/Trad. #3399
Lake Erie/Florida Panhandle
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