[C320-list] Raw Water Intake Thru-Hull

[Chris Burti]

In response to Jon's query, I changed out the sea cock for the head in our
old Cal 27-T/2 while it was in the water. A bit exciting, but no problemo. I
was inspired by a friend who described to me how he and his dad installed a
thru-hull while in the water.

On Dec 21, 2007 10:56 AM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> I've done it once.
>
> Close the seacock, remove the hose entering the raw water strainer, place
> the air horn over the hose end firmly, open the seacock, "Sound the
> horn!".
> Initially if the seacock/hose is clogged, little or no water will come
> out.
>
> I recommend removing the hose from the strainer rather than the seacock,
> since it lets you clear the hose of debris at the same time.
>
> I also have a magnetic pickup tool that is attached to a 16" long skinny
> spring-like handle.  I've used the handle to clear clogs also since it
> will
> feed down the tube easily.  An average length screen-door spring works too
> and they're cheap and easy to keep in a toolbox.
>
> -Jeff
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jon Vez
> Sent: Friday, December 21, 2007 7:42 AM
> To: 'C320-List'
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Raw Water Intake Thru-Hull
>
> I'm curious how folks are clearing their thru hulls with air horns or
> dinghy
> pumps while the boat is in the water? I presume you have to open the
> seacock??
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
> Solstice #582
>
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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC