Fake a Lake

[NicJ]

Is it safe to use a fake a Lake? I believe I am covering the correct intake. But it doesn't completely cover the entire intake. I understand not rev the engine. If anyone with experience in this is reading, I would appreciate any comment or suggestions.
thanks

[charlesml3]

Yes, they're perfectly fine. Most likely your garden hose will provide MORE water than the engine actually needs.

-Charles

[MTRBTR]

Not true in my case. My engine sucks faster than the hose. I much prefer the bucket method. That way you can tell if your pump is working. On your boat it is very easy to pull the intake hose and put it in a bucket of water. Run the hose into the bucket. Fake a lakes scare me. I know lots of people use them but I just don’t trust them.

[CHassmann]

I remove the intake hose where it connects to the through hull fitting and stick the hose directly into it.

[Evening Shade]

Is it safe to use a fake a Lake? I believe I am covering the correct intake. But it doesn't completely cover the entire intake. I understand not rev the engine. If anyone with experience in this is reading, I would appreciate any comment or suggestions.
thanks

I don't think I would use it if it doesn't completely cover the water intake. It will cause air and insufficient water to be drawn into the engine. I would draw water in with the intake hose from a bucket or trash can. I use a trash can because the engine will drain a 5 gallon bucket super fast.

I got a light weight 25' corrugated plastic hose and plastic hose connector from Lowes to draw the water from the trash can.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/STAR-Water-...ose/1000678131

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Genova-10-P...upling/3459942

[NicJ]

Thanks for the help!...If anyone has any pics on file, that would be cool.

[Neptune442]

Had the same issue on my 2000 Sport. Water spewing everywhere from the fake-a-lake, and never felt comfortable using it. Cut a hole in a piece of plastic, and now it's much better. Nothing fancy, but at least there's water coming from the exhaust now with the engine at idle.

[NicJ]

Great idea, thanks a lot! I run in brackish water and need some way to keep the engine clean. I will be getting on it in the morning. Thanks for the pics.

[LindMark]

I installed a T in my water line from quickflushvalve.com to run the boat out of the water. Works good.

[03SANTE]

I'm in the T club...made this with help from the forum... I just put it on before winterization temporarily but you could hose clamp it after the strainer for everyday convenience. With the engine off it just spills backwards through the strainer onto the driveway. As soon as the engine is on the flow is pulled through the cooling system. For permanent use I would add a hose clamp on all 3 connections.