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S&S Swan General - Raw Water strainer for engine
11 February 2018 - 22:35
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tleach
Join Date: 22 February 2010
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Raw Water strainer for engine

Here on the coast of Maine, USA there is a lot of sea weed.

In my Swan 37 I have a ittle in-line raw water strainer plugs up too often.  The aft side of the engine box is so tight that a large strainer won't fit.  Any recommendations and/or photos of other Swan 37 raw water strainer systems?

Thanks and we'll be sailing soon, but not soon enough:)

Tom

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12 February 2018 - 22:02
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ccolton
Join Date: 15 April 2011
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Hi Tom,

I think you can successfully place the strainer in the bilge, mounted to a bulkhead, and run hoses from the intake seacock to the strainer and then to the engine.  You will want to allow yourself easy access.

Fair winds.

Chris, Mabel's Casse Tete 43/003
13 February 2018 - 18:00
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tleach
Join Date: 22 February 2010
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 HI Chris,

 

Thanks so much! I never would hav e thought of that.  

We'll be sailing soon, but not so enough :)

Fair winds!

Tom
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