[C320-list] Raw water intake thru-hull

[R Airis]

I cleared a blockage in the thru-hull by blowing it out with my dingy air 
pump. Just undo the hose off the strainer and pump in the air .


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gene Musante" <gmusante at msn.com>
To: "Catalina, 320 intl" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 6:58 AM
Subject: [C320-list] Raw water intake thru-hull


I check my raw water strainer every time I go out.  Seems like warmer water 
temperatures are causing more marine growth, especially late in the New 
England season. (August-October)

Last year, I had a severe weed clog in the thru-hull fitting that caused 
complete blockage.  I was able to clear the clog by removing the hose from 
the thru hull and rotating a couple of tie wraps through the fitting until 
the sea weed cleared.  Beats having to get into cold water and work from 
below.Gene Musante  617-755-0680  gmusante at msn.com=