[C320-list] Clearing thru-hull obstruction

[Warren Updike]

Thanks to all who replied. 
John, I too have a "T" for winterizing. To attach a garden hose I would need
a hose with two female ends or a modification to allow connection. I looked
for a Male/Male garden hose adapter but couldn't find one. I'll have to make
it.
As for going under, there has to be an easier way.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: John Meyers [mailto:jcmeyers7 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 2:21 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Clearing thru-hull obstruction

Warren,

How do you go about winterizing? I have a new T in my cooling line for
sucking in coolant. I could push water back through.

Or.... how well can you swim and hold your breath?

John Meyers


On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 2:04 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
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> 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.
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> Any ideas appreciated.
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> Warren & Pattie Updike
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> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"
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