Help me bypass my heater core

[supremedevice]

Just took the 2013 R20 out for the first time this year and noticed right away the heater core was leaking. I assume the dealer didn’t winterize it with the rest of the boat last fall. I’d prefer to avoid bringing it in for a fix if I can bypass the heater core and deal without a heater for the summer.



My question is: Do I simply need to connect these two hoses together to bypass the core? Will that cause any other issue I’m not aware of?



Thanks

[bsreid]

Should just be able to connect those two hoses together or just add a short hose right on the engine.

[SONIC]

^ this.
Either get a 5/8 to 5/8 hose barb and some clamps to connect the lines together or you can put in a small loop at the engine.
You likely have a circulation pump though so you'll need to unplug it if you do the engine loop.

[supremedevice]

Boom, solved! My next question would have been connector size. This forum is rad, thanks all!

[Bamer]

Did you report it to your dealer? I’d would email them saying you found a leak because they should warranty their work if they didn’t winterize it correctly! Better to do it now vs this fall!


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[supremedevice]

Yes, good call. I did call the dealer and set up a report. come fall when I winterize they will take care of it. We don’t use the heater so much to justify a missed weekend or two of use