Protect Your Engines From Salt Between Every Run
Fresh water flush system installation for San Diego yachts, giving you a simple way to rinse salt water from your engine's cooling system after every trip.
Every time your engine or generator runs, salt water passes through the raw-water side of the cooling system. When the engine shuts down, that salt water remains inside the system.
This causes corrosion in your cooling systems and will cost you thousands of dollars more to address than if you were washing the systems out with fresh water.
A professionally installed fresh water flush system makes rinsing your engines simple. Connect a fresh water hose to a fitting on your engine or generator after your trip, and flush the raw-water cooling circuit without disconnecting hoses or hauling the boat.
Less salt left sitting in your engines. Less buildup between services. An easier way to protect your cooling system after every run. Less down time, and thousands of dollars saved.
Salt Doesn't Leave When You Shut the Engine Off
Salt water isn't harmful when your engine or generator is running. When they are turned off is when the buildup and the corrosion start taking place.
Over time, that can mean:
- Salt buildup inside cooling passages
- Increased corrosion of cooling-system components
- Reduced raw-water flow
- Higher operating temperatures
- Greater risk of cooling-system problems and costly repairs
The damage usually doesn't happen all at once. It develops little by little while salt is repeatedly left inside the system between trips.
Flushing your engine and generator with fresh water after use will nearly eliminate the corrosive effects that saltwater has on your equipment.
How Fresh Water Flush Installation Works In San Diego
Every vessel and engine is a little different, so every installation starts with a look at yours.
The Walkthrough
We start aboard your boat. We look at your engine, your engine space, and how you use the vessel, and we confirm that a flush system is the right fit before anything else happens.
The Installation
We install the system, assessed and configured for your specific vessel and engine. The work is done cleanly and professionally, and your boat is treated with care throughout.
The Rundown
We walk you through the system, show you how to flush the engine after a run, and document what was installed so it becomes part of your boat's service record.
A Cleaner Cooling System, A Longer Engine Life
The point of the system is simple. Rinse the salt out before it can settle in, and the cooling side stays clean. Clean passages move water the way they should, the engine holds its proper operating temperature, and corrosion loses its head start. Over years of ownership, that is the difference between an engine that ages well and one that costs you thousands just to keep up with.
A flush system also pairs naturally with routine mechanical service. Flushing protects the cooling side between visits, while scheduled maintenance, from impellers to coolant flushes and zincs, takes care of the rest of the engine. Together they cover the two things a salt water engine needs most: regular attention and less salt.
And for owners who would rather not think about any of it, our yacht management program folds engine care into one point of contact, with everything documented and reported.
What Boat Owners Ask About Flush Systems
Does My Boat Need A Fresh Water Flush System?
If your boat runs in salt water and lives in salt water, a flush system is one of the most practical protections you can give your engine. It matters most for boats that get used regularly, since every run leaves salt behind in the cooling side.
Will A Flush System Work With My Engine?
Flush systems can be installed on a wide range of marine engines. Every installation is assessed for your specific vessel and engine before any work begins, so you will know exactly what fits your setup and how it will be configured.
How Long Does Installation Take?
It depends on the vessel. Engine access, the layout of the engine space, and the configuration of the system all play a part. We assess this during your consultation and let you know what to expect before the work starts.
What Does Installation Cost?
Cost is assessed per vessel, since every boat and engine space is different. After we look at your boat, you'll receive a clear estimate before any work begins.
Save Your Engines With Fresh Water Flushing
Call (619) 333-8091, email contact@lykosyachtsns.com, or request service. We will look at your boat, give you a straight answer, and provide a clear estimate before any work begins.