10-10-2013, 09:38 AM
Just as saw dusted suggested, it may have barnacles growing up inside the tube. As long as the sea-cock works, you are in no danger of sinking the vessel by removing the hose and opening the valve for cleaning.
Groco does manufacture articulated seawater intake grates so you simply pull a pin and drop the grate open for cleaning. We just installed a set on C-15 CATS. Not sure if they make them for smaller applications.
The mounting ring is also a great idea, not as simple as the articulated version, but better than permanently mounted.
Groco does manufacture articulated seawater intake grates so you simply pull a pin and drop the grate open for cleaning. We just installed a set on C-15 CATS. Not sure if they make them for smaller applications.
The mounting ring is also a great idea, not as simple as the articulated version, but better than permanently mounted.
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