[C320-list] Raw Water Intake Thru-Hull

[Quentin Murphy]

The only strainer on my engine intake is the filter assembly inside the boat
under the aft berth.  There's no strainer on the outside of the hull.  My
last boat (not a Catalina) had a bronze strainer mounted on the outside of
the hull over the intake line.  I presume the reason for no external screen
is so it can be cleaned without having to dive under the boat when it's
clogged.  I've had to clean my filter after motoring through weedy areas.
This set-up has its plusses and minuses.

Quentin Murphy
Celtic Knot #667


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As far as I know, no 320 has strainer plate or mesh screen on the outside
of the hull....



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Hello,

Are 320's supposed to have a mesh screen or strainer plate covering the
raw water intake thru-hull hole (attached to the hull)?  Mine does not.  I
had to clean my inline strainer twice while coming into the marina on
Saturday due to chewed up kelp.  I'm usually happy for any reason to stay
out longer, but it's tough to keep smilin' when the engine stops
spittin'...

Thanks!



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