Water pressure

[ae708]

Will someone please explain 'water pressure' to me as applies to running a boat? Thanks....

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: Water pressure

You will need to be more specific unless someone has their esp working today.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Water pressure

Ya gotta have water pressure to cool the engine.<br />Water pressure indicates that the water pump is functioning.<br />No water pressure would indicate an obstructed water intake, an excessively trimmed motor or outdrive, or a failed waterpump. And engine overheat/ failure is emminent.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Water pressure

Ayuh....................<br /><br />And,<br /><br />In a sense, Water Pressure keeps the Boat,<br /> Floating...................

 

[roscoe]

Re: Water pressure

Unless it is inside the boat, pushing it down.

 

[ae708]

Re: Water pressure

I guess it has to do with cooling then. I was talking about the posts about jack plates and trim that alluded to water pressure.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Water pressure

ae - A jack plate allows you to change the height of the motor. You can get to the point when raising the motor that the water pick-up for the water pump starts sucking air. The water pressure guage will pick this up as decreasing pressure.<br /><br />Over time the water pressure guage tells you the overall condition of your water pump. Lets say you have a new pump installed and get a reading of 20 pounds while on plane. A year later it shows 18 pounds and a year after that 16. That tells you that it is time to do the water pump again.

 

[ae708]

Re: Water pressure

Thanks for the answers guys. Since I have a pitiful 3.0 I/O I guess I don't have to worry about that stuff.

 

[umblecumbuz]

Re: Water pressure

Oh yes you do!<br /><br />Neglect the various issues raised here about water pressure - whether inside the engine or outside (hopefully) the boat, and you'll be all at sea without a paddle! Size of motor or boat doesn't come into it.<br /><br />Can't venture out on the water without being conscious of water pressure, even if it's just opening a can of beer (mostly water nowdays).