Relatively quiet, less smokey 2-strokes

[Bill]

Maybe the water is saltier here Not flushing the engine almost put me on the rocks when the engine would start, but not continure to run. A fortuitous tide change got us away from the shore and we were able to sail into the slip.

Examining the engine, I fund that the water pump was clogged solidly with salt! The engine was not getting any cooling and it would freeze up after a couple of minutes of use. Cool down, start again, stop. Repeat.

We flush now after EVERY use, because we remove the engine from the water after every use. From Peter's experience, I would have to assume that leaving the engine in the water all season prevents salt buildup. My guess is that this is probably because there is no evaporation occuring and therefore no chance for a salt residue to form.