Fresh water flushing system for boat engines

Abstract

The present invention is a system and method for flushing marine engines with fresh water comprising a three way valve configured to receive three hose connections, a fresh water inlet; hoses to connect said valve to a marine engine; and union rings at the junction of each hose connection.

1 . A system for flushing marine engines with fresh water comprising:
 (a) a three way valve configured to receive three hose connections;   (b) a fresh water inlet;   (c) at least one hose connected to said valve to supply fresh water to the system;   (d) hoses to connect said valve to a marine engine;   (e) union rings at the junction of each hose connection.   
   
   
       2 . The system of  claim 1  further comprising union ring at each of said hose connections. 
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said valve is resistant to corrosion from water and sea water. 
   
   
       4 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said connection may be screw on, quick connect/disconnect, barbed hose, or any combination thereof. 
   
   
       5 . The system of  claim 1  wherein said union rings do not contact water flushed through the system. 
   
   
       6 . A method for flushing marine engines and outdrives comprising the steps of
 (a) providing a three way valve configured to receive three hose connections;   (b) providing a supply of fresh water for said valve;   (c) connecting outlet hoses emanating from said valve to a marine engine, a marine out drive, or combinations thereof;   (d) initiating the delivery of said fresh water to said valve;   (e) configuring said valve such that said fresh water exits through at least one outlet;   (f) starting a marine engine having said outlet hoses connected thereto;   (g) allowing said fresh water to pass through said outlet hose or hoses while said marine engine is running;   (h) stopping said marine engine;   (i) stopping said delivery of fresh water;   
     wherein said method may performed by a single individual.