hi everyone, jim here, c36 hull #333. my question is does it matter which way a raw water strainer type thruhull faces. it seems to me that there are advatages and disadvantages either direction. any opinions
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James DeBrum
S/V Slip Mistress
1984 C36 #333
Charleston S.C.
jgdebrum@gmail.com
Jim,
You might want to take a look at this site:
[URL]http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/external_strainers[/URL]
Many feel that there should not be an external strainer attached to your hull. It's best to let the strainer in the engine compartment do its job.
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT