[C320-list] Raw water intake thru-hull

[John Frost]

I've heard that a compressed air can from an air horn is good for this. Just
push the hose into the neck of the horn till it makes good contact and most
of the blast will go down the hose.

John 
2007 C320 MKII, Hull # 1118
Lake Guntesville, AL

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Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 3:38 PM
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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=