[C320-list] Through hull for new AC unit

[Doug Treff]

Apparently, it's a common enough practice to cause Groco to make a manifold to meet the demand. 

https://www.groco.net/products/fittings/manifolds/raw-water-manifold

I guess having less holes in the boat has it's merits. Still, I would seek the advice of a surveyor on what is acceptable. You WILL need a survey at some point, either for insurance reasons, tr to sell the boat. Might as well do it "right" the first time.

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Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Mon, Jun 21, 2021, at 12:28 PM, Jack Brennan wrote:
> I probably won’t do it because I need to haul out in the fall or early 
> winter for a bottom job and can get the through hull installed then.
> 
> But what I was wondering about was a Y valve at the engine intake 
> through hull. Considering I wouldn’t use AC underway, the flow could be 
> shifted to one direction the AC and the other for motoring.
> 
> The biggest danger, I suppose, would be forgetfulness. But sometimes 
> there are other downsides you don’t discover until you implement your 
> “great” idea.
> 
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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> From: Doug Treff
> Sent: Monday, June 21, 2021 11:55 AM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Through hull for new AC unit
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> Now that I think about it, you definitely should not tee off the engine 
> through-hull because the suction of the engine pump could pull air 
> through the AC water line and cause your engine to overheat.
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> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
> 
> On Mon, Jun 21, 2021, at 11:33 AM, Jack Brennan wrote:
> > Hello all:
> > 
> > We’re thinking about installing a self-contained AC unit in the fall. I 
> > have a question about the through hull that is needed.
> > 
> > Can I tee off the engine through hull, or does proper installation 
> > require a new one in the port locker?
> > 
> > Jack Brennan
> > Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> > Tierra Verde, Fl.
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> > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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