Edd, The tee configuration I've put together is about 4 or 5 inches tall. I can send pictures later.
Josh On Sep 28, 2015 12:49 PM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Josh, > > I’m not sure there’s enough clearance between the through-hull and the > floorboard (my hose is connected to a 90-degree adapter) — so I’m looking > for something I can place in-line. For example, this has caught my eye: > s981022078391678967_p16_i1_w600.jpeg > <http://www.quickflushvalve.com/uploads/8/4/6/7/8467152/s981022078391678967_p16_i1_w600.jpeg> > > > What is the internal diameter of your hoses? I’m pretty sure it’s 1”, but > if you know for sure, please share :) > > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Starship Enterprise > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > City Island, NY > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> > > > > > > > On Sep 28, 2015, at 12:42 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I have all the pieces to do something kinda similar but i chose Marlon > (glass reinforced polypropylene). > > My plan is to install a tee off the through hull and then use a MIP to > garden hose adapter and cap. The straight through portion of the tee would > facilitate a short hose and ram rod for clearing blockages. Off the tee > would be the barb fitting for the intake. For winterizing or flushing the > through hull would be closed and the short shot of hose attached and run to > the antifreeze or flush chem or freshwater. I've intended to tap off the > boat's freshwater system and send it to the hose connection so that i can > "flush" the engine after each use. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Sep 28, 2015 11:34 AM, "Edd Schillay via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Listers, >> >> I’m thinking of adding an extra hose and a Y-Valve for the raw water >> intake to make winterizing and commissioning the engine easier — as things >> stand now, I need to close the through-hull, unfasten the hose clamps and >> pull on the hose in a tight little area. >> >> Has anyone done this? Any disadvantages? What type of valve did you use? >> >> >> All the best, >> >> Edd >> >> >> Edd M. Schillay >> Starship Enterprise >> C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B >> City Island, NY >> Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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