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2009 Malibu 23 LSV Wakesetter: Winterization


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Hello Malibu Crew,  

 

I went ahead and started the process on winterizing the boat here in Lake Stevens (30 min north of Seattle, WA).  The 23 LSV will stay on the boat lift on the lake for the winter.  The boat lift is a covered lift on the dock and boat will be covered.  I did a final clean, changed oil, oil filter and transmission fluid first.  I then went ahead and followed the Indmar guide and Youtube video to drain all the water from my Indmar Monsoon 350.  All in all, everything went well and had no issues.  Reading all the posts here also helped when I ran into certain areas or needed pics, etc.  Thank you for that.  

Onto my topic....  I went ahead and bought the Perko Flush Kit from the local marine shop: Perko Flush Pro 1 1/4".  I opened the pack and started to install it but i could not find a good place to install it.  I did not buy the transom kit, as I will only use it to flush coolant in and occasionally flush the system from time to time (2x a year).  Two questions... 1) where is a good place to install it (I originally thought the best place would be by the transmission as its easy to get to and lots of room)?  2) should I use the 5/8" Perko, because finding a long enough hose for 1 1/4" seems slim?  Pics would be great if you can provide some.  Thanks again for all your time and help.  

 

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I have a 2013 Malibu 23 Lsv with PERKO flush kit.  It is installed on the starboard side of the engine between the fresh water intake scoop and the transmission cooler on the 1-1/4” line.  I have the remote mount mounted on the left side of the transom.  It makes it much easier even if you only use it a couple or three times each year.  By installing at that location, it allows antifreeze to get in transmission cooler and all engine and heater components.  Hope this helps...

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40 minutes ago, BlackBluMalibu said:

I have a 2013 Malibu 23 Lsv with PERKO flush kit.  It is installed on the starboard side of the engine between the fresh water intake scoop and the transmission cooler on the 1-1/4” line.  I have the remote mount mounted on the left side of the transom.  It makes it much easier even if you only use it a couple or three times each year.  By installing at that location, it allows antifreeze to get in transmission cooler and all engine and heater components.  Hope this helps...

Yes, this is a huge help.  I thought that might be the best spot for it given the location of the hose and size to get the most fluid in.  Ill play with it this weekend when I have time and see if it works out.  Thanks again.  Do you have a pic by chance? 

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16 hours ago, BlackBluMalibu said:

No, and unfortunately the boat is winterized and put away down at the lake. Hopefully someone else can chime in with some pictures. All the best!

Is it the lower long hose going to the tranny on the starboard side?  Pic below. It looks like one hose at the bottom there, but its two hoses one is dangling in front of it.  They are both currently disconnected for winterization purposes. but the hose on the bottom there is just sorta laying on the bottom.  It runs all the way to the tranny.  Thanks for the help.  

 

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Here is a top down view from the Starbird side.  

 

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Another pic:

 

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From the rear, of the boat the right side is starboard. Pictures 1 and 2 show the large 1.25 inch hose laying on the bottom and feeds from the transmission cooler to the “raw water pump”. Where you want to install the Perko flush kit is in the other side where another 1.25 inch hose feeds from the raw water intake to the transmission cooler. PM me your cell number and I will walk you through it. 

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Sorry about the mix up.  I see which hose your talking about.  Ill go and play with it tomorrow morning and PM you should I not be able to get it installed.  Good thing is that I have the hose disconnected at the moment, so it should be quite easy to get it on.  Thanks for clarifying.  

 

 

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On 11/27/2018 at 9:22 PM, Mardimus said:

Is it the lower long hose going to the tranny on the starboard side?  Pic below. It looks like one hose at the bottom there, but its two hoses one is dangling in front of it.  They are both currently disconnected for winterization purposes. but the hose on the bottom there is just sorta laying on the bottom.  It runs all the way to the tranny.  Thanks for the help.  

 

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Here is a top down view from the Starbird side.  

 

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Another pic:

 

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Just an FYI, I noticed in your last photo that this engine has never had the “Replumb Kit” installed.

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Quick update.... 

This weekend I actually ended up pumping antifreeze in with out the perko kit.  On the Starboard side of the transmission I have an inlet for the seawater, its 1 1/4" hose with a ball valve shutoff connected to the transmission.  Then out of the transmission (Port Side) another 1 1/14" hose runs to the seawater pump and from there it runs into block, etc.  All I did was disconnect from the ball valve and inserted my hose of coolant into the 1 1/4" hose and 4 gallons went in.  I plan to buy a longer hose and install the Perko Flush Kit between the inlet ball valve and the transmission.  Any thoughts on this setup?

I am still researching the replumb kit.  Looks like from what I read so far its hit or miss but I have not noticed any issues.. yet!  lol

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