Manifold Drains - To Drain or Not to Drain?

[ThndrSki]

What is the best procedure after flushing? Pull the manifold drains or leave them? I live in Tampa so not concerned with freezing, and I do pull the drains when I know I'm putting the boat up for extended periods of more than 1-2 weeks.

 

[Scott Danforth]

draining wont do much good down here, you have to replace the manifolds every 5 years if your in salt water anyway

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... Considerin' the wet, dry cycle promotes rust, 'n flakin',.....

I'd think full of freshwater 'bout as good as it gets,....

 

[ThndrSki]

Thanks Bondo! When I do take my boat in the salt it's a unique drive as most the time I take it down the Hillsborough river and out into Tampa Bay. When I return, I drive up the river far enough to the local park where the water is purely freshwater (not brackish). I always flush it when I get home but I like the idea that the outdrive, etc, is still sitting and operating in fresh water the entire time up the river.