Man did I almost screw up today

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by steplift20

Destroyer I'm sorry to say that I'm happy to know you the same exact thing only because I thought I was losing it, that said I'm going to remove the real nice shut off lever valve cause I don't want to do that again

[THEFERMANATOR]

I use a shut off, but I have a 10 foot hose I put between the muffs and the shut off. That way I can loop the hose up over the stern and have the shut off sitting on the gunwale. I get in the boat, turn on the water at the stern, walk up, and start it. Then I can adjust the valve so I don't waste so much water.

[wellcraftv20step]

Bottom line is thank God nothing more serious occurred!! But thanks for posting this Steplift20 cause I know we are all on high alert now and everyone will be thinking about this post as they start the engine..

[Skools Out]

I would definitely replace the water pump. Also paint the new impeller with Marvel's Mystery Oil so if you do this again it won't hurt it. But a water pump is cheaper than a motor.

[steplift20]

I hope I did help someone to bring special attention to what I did or didn't do and theferminator gave me good advice I do have a short hose about 10 feet ,that's a great idea fern I will be doing that in the future.i did take my boat out and it looks ok, I think I got very very lucky ,only time will tell.now if the weather cooperates .