On 11/11/2004 4:42 PM, A.Z wrote:

How safe is it to run an outboard out of the water but connected to a
garden hose with "muffs"?

Perfectly safe.

Is the water spitting a safe indicator of proper cooling?

Define "spitting".

Is there a steady stream from the tell-tale, and some water coming out
the through-hub exhaust (if so equipped)? If so, you're probably fine.


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