Welcome to Carver Yachts Owners Forum

We are a boating forum for owners of Carver Yachts to enthusiastically discuss all aspects of Carver Boat ownership. Whether you are looking for your first Carver or currently own one, you are sure to feel at home on CarverYachtOwners.com

You are currently viewing our board as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to searching the forum topics, post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

Vacuflush over the winter

Anything related to the operation of your boat. Steering, Bilge Pumps, thru-hulls, bottom paint, etc.
User avatar

Topic author United States of America
denpooch
Commander
Commander
Posts: 385
Joined: April 9th, 2017, 8:03 pm
Vessel Info: 2005 360 Mariner
Crusader 6.0 Captains Choice
Location: Long Island
Has thanked: 85 times
Been thanked: 86 times

Vacuflush over the winter

Postby denpooch » October 30th, 2023, 3:06 pm

Hey Folks.
When you store for the winter season, do you maintain the vacuum on the unit or 'flush' and release the pressure?
Any reasons behind your thinking?
Thanks

User avatar

United States of America
km1125
Admiral
Admiral
Posts: 3347
Joined: February 28th, 2017, 6:04 pm
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 969 times

Re: Vacuflush over the winter

Postby km1125 » October 30th, 2023, 3:47 pm

Don't think it matters. I doubt it would hold vacuum for the whole duration. How long have you seen it hold vacuum during the season?
User avatar

Topic author United States of America
denpooch
Commander
Commander
Posts: 385
Joined: April 9th, 2017, 8:03 pm
Vessel Info: 2005 360 Mariner
Crusader 6.0 Captains Choice
Location: Long Island
Has thanked: 85 times
Been thanked: 86 times

Re: Vacuflush over the winter

Postby denpooch » October 30th, 2023, 5:33 pm

Holds vacuum the entire season.
However, I don't recall if it holds during the winter.
User avatar

United States of America
km1125
Admiral
Admiral
Posts: 3347
Joined: February 28th, 2017, 6:04 pm
Has thanked: 59 times
Been thanked: 969 times

Re: Vacuflush over the winter

Postby km1125 » October 30th, 2023, 7:15 pm

Well, I doubt it actually holds the entire season. It's "recharged" every time the pump runs.

Obviously, you'd want to shut the pump off in the off season and make sure any of the water passages are properly emptied or treated with an antifreeze, but whether there's vacuum in the compartments for a bit won't really matter.
User avatar

Canada
bud37
Admiral
Admiral
Posts: 4683
Joined: April 23rd, 2015, 10:22 pm
Has thanked: 550 times
Been thanked: 1145 times

Re: Vacuflush over the winter

Postby bud37 » October 30th, 2023, 7:23 pm

Yes, just winterize as usual and leave the bowl with antifreeze in it, turn off the system.

One anecdote, after refitting our old boat with new hoses and changed much to pvc it actually held vac all winter. Shocked the heck out of me in the spring.
The above is strictly my opinion always based on years of doing...remember to support local business , it pays back.
User avatar

Topic author United States of America
denpooch
Commander
Commander
Posts: 385
Joined: April 9th, 2017, 8:03 pm
Vessel Info: 2005 360 Mariner
Crusader 6.0 Captains Choice
Location: Long Island
Has thanked: 85 times
Been thanked: 86 times

Re: Vacuflush over the winter

Postby denpooch » October 30th, 2023, 8:10 pm

Thanks

Return to “General Repairs & Maintenance”



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 54 guests