[C320-list] Clearing thru-hull obstruction

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Warren 

You might try disconnecting the hose at the impeller pump and blowing it out with a shop vac or a hose.  

If yours is like mine you could also try removing the strainer / filter basket and use a pipe cleaner or coat hanger to clean it out.  You will get some water in but nothing that can't be managed.  

Tony    

Hull #30




-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
To: Catalina C320 mail list <C320-List at catalina320.org>
Sent: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 2:04 pm
Subject: [C320-list] Clearing thru-hull obstruction


Upon last leaving the boat I was unable to close the cooling water thru-hull
fully.  Got it about two thirds.  It seems that something like a twig is
lodged there.

Does anyone have any experience clearing such a thing?  I was thinking of
back-flushing with a hose; but, have to figure a way to do that without
forcing water through the system and filling the muffler.

Any ideas appreciated.

 

Warren & Pattie Updike

1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"