Brian John
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- Joined
- Aug 17, 2023
- Messages
- 244
- Location
- Kilmarnock, VA
- Fluid Motion Model
- R-31 CB
- Vessel Name
- Shutter Speed II
The sea strainers for my washdown, HVAC unit, and generator on my 2022 R31 are mounted in such a way that it is close to impossible to remove the strainer for cleaning, they are mounted so low I cannot get my hand on the strainer to loosen the cup and the hose 90º connections were turned in such a way they force the cup against the mounting plate requiring two hands or a wedge to permit turning the cup. As presently mounted they are below the waterline.
I keep my tug on a lift and when I lower the boat I never have an issue with suction, whether I shut the petcock or not when I lift the boat.
I will be installing new sea strainers and I am wondering if it is better to leave the strainers below the water line or mount them a bit higher above the water line? The new stariners I plan on using have a top access for cleaning the basket and a bottom screw ease in priming if necessary.
Existing strainers
www.go2marine.com
What I want to install
www.go2marine.com
I keep my tug on a lift and when I lower the boat I never have an issue with suction, whether I shut the petcock or not when I lift the boat.
I will be installing new sea strainers and I am wondering if it is better to leave the strainers below the water line or mount them a bit higher above the water line? The new stariners I plan on using have a top access for cleaning the basket and a bottom screw ease in priming if necessary.
Existing strainers
3/4" NPT Plastic Raw Water Strainer 253-220-01
3/4in. NPT Raw Water Strainer. With 50 Mesh Screen.
What I want to install
Groco, ARG Series Raw Water Strainer
Groco ARG Series Raw Water Strainers serve as an ideal cooling water intake filter solution for boat engine, AC unit, or genset. ARG Strainers a designed for installation on the suction side.