Strainers

mr elevman · Post by **mr elevman** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:17 pm

this year i changed seacocks strainers and the scuppers (the raw water intakes) thay were 3/4 inch i went with the same size as the raw water pump witch is 1 1/4 im fully fwc now the old seacocks were pvc ball valves thay were thair when i bought the boat even with the new seacocks i close them when shes tyed up i have a pre departure check list and its amazing how manny people just get in and go

foofer b · Post by **foofer b** » Tue Dec 21, 2010 6:28 pm

Larglo, Make a largish "open seacock!" sign to hang over the throttle and/or the ignition, or you risk firing her up with no coolant. On a rwc engine this can ruin your impellor quickly.

I made a similar sign for my swim ladder that hooks to the side of the boat. Since I installed the ladder under the swim platform, my "raise the ladder" warning is the rooster tail behind the boat!

larglo · Post by **larglo** » Wed Dec 22, 2010 8:14 am

foofer, mr elevman,

Now that sounds like a great idea! Much like a pilot's check list before taking off. That will be a great project this winter. I'll have to figure out how to water proof it too.

Thanks,

Larry

PS In case I don't get the chance,,,,I'd like to wish all of you here on the forum a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR, to you and all your families.