Where can I find/locate the cap for the water strainer/filter so I can look and insure there isn't any debris or seaweed infiltrating? Having a dickens of a time locating it. My engine is the 18 hp 2 GM. Thanks, Mike from Gig Harbor
I recently purchased a 1996 Hunter 280 with a water intake cooling question
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Not familiar with your boat but I would start at the thru hull and trace it to the engine. It should not be far from the water source.
You are welcome. I did that with all my thru hulls. Got a good yoga session at the same time
Congrats @Little Kai on your addition to your family. Welcome to the forum and to sailing the waters of the PacificNW. When in doubt on a boat always start a trace. As @Justin_NSA indicated, the water has to get into the boat somehow. Starting at the water in valve is a great place to start. When you find the strainer post a picture here.
You can look up possible water strainer images on the Fisheries Supply website (https://www.fisheriessupply.com) if you need to get examples of what they look like.
for example:
You can look up possible water strainer images on the Fisheries Supply website (https://www.fisheriessupply.com) if you need to get examples of what they look like.
for example:
Rather than start randomly at a thru hull - start at the engine raw water pump and go backwards. The raw water comes in low on the left side while looking at the fan belts.
Les
Les
pg 60 will give you a location
https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/Owners-Manuals/280_owners_manual.pdf
https://www.marlow-hunter.com/wp-content/export/Owners-Manuals/280_owners_manual.pdf
You da man DD! Went thru 60 pages to find it. Mine is located right about the same place. I guess it's wise to be close to the center line and not get cavitation.
Ours is just behind the keel in front of the engine (bottom of the companionway stairs) bout the deepest part of the hull proper.
