Fake a lake or fresh water flush kit?

[justflyinglow]

Just curious what you guys think about these 2 options. Fake a lake would be cheaper and no cutting the water lines in the boat. I would be afraid to suck air if the seal wasn't good enough. The fresh water flush kit seems like it would be more reliable but possibility of leaks. It also has a 1 way valve which could require the water pump to suck harder than in the lake causing additional strain on the pump. Any experience with either?

Thanks

[RC_Hinojosa]

I got a Fake-A-Lake from Wakemakers...super simple to use. It's basically a plunger on a telescoping pole and has female hose connector.

I make sure it's wedged in there good, turn on the hose, crank the boat....easy peasy.

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[parrothd]

I got a Fake-A-Lake from Wakemakers...super simple to use. It's basically a plunger on a telescoping pole and has female hose connector.

I make sure it's wedged in there good, turn on the hose, crank the boat....easy peasy.

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I prefer not climbing underneath the boat and getting soaked. It's cheaper for sure.

The flush option is just eaiser, connect the hose and go.

You can go to home depot and buy some hose and make an adapter to connect it to the garden hose. Just remove the intake line and stick your hose on. There are no issues with using a flush kit.

This was like 20$, don't think pics are working anymore.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7KqEKuHRbyYnfG5u7

[mcjimmy33]

Fake a lake is super easy. I turn the water to the hose after the hookup and you can tell if the suction is good before you fire up the motor.

[justflyinglow]

Do you guys use the fake a lake to run antifreeze thru when winterizing ? Can you use the fake a lake to run antifreeze thru the ballast system as well?

[jimmsch]

Do you guys use the fake a lake to run antifreeze thru when winterizing ? Can you use the fake a lake to run antifreeze thru the ballast system as well?

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[Shoebox]

Do you guys use the fake a lake to run antifreeze thru when winterizing ? Can you use the fake a lake to run antifreeze thru the ballast system as well?

Yes you can. Get a 5 gal bucket and install a spigot at the bottom, set it on the swim step and connect the hose to the fake a lake.

For the ballast system I just make sure there's no water in the pumps.