Guilhem
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- Grand Banks 42 MY
Hello,
My 1991 42 Grand Banks has the original Groco water strainers that are combined with the intake valves. Those are installed in the front center of the ER, between the two engines, where the bilge pump is also located.
Previous owner had bought, but not installed, two new Guidi valves (this model), and water strainers (that model). I'm now planning the install of those at the next haul out.
Given that they are separate units, I can have the strainers somewhere else than next to the bilge pump. The worker who came over to check and prepare the work suggested to drill and taper the aluminium plate that covers the engine stringer, ahead of the engine (between the front of the engine in the bulkhead) and place the strainers there, with the proper 90° connectors and hoses. This would mean about 40-50 cm hose length (1,5 foot) between the valve and the strainer, and then another 30 cm (1 foot) to the raw water intake pump.
Is it a good idea? Otherwise where and how would you mount them? Do you have pictures of your setup?
Thanks
My 1991 42 Grand Banks has the original Groco water strainers that are combined with the intake valves. Those are installed in the front center of the ER, between the two engines, where the bilge pump is also located.
Previous owner had bought, but not installed, two new Guidi valves (this model), and water strainers (that model). I'm now planning the install of those at the next haul out.
Given that they are separate units, I can have the strainers somewhere else than next to the bilge pump. The worker who came over to check and prepare the work suggested to drill and taper the aluminium plate that covers the engine stringer, ahead of the engine (between the front of the engine in the bulkhead) and place the strainers there, with the proper 90° connectors and hoses. This would mean about 40-50 cm hose length (1,5 foot) between the valve and the strainer, and then another 30 cm (1 foot) to the raw water intake pump.
Is it a good idea? Otherwise where and how would you mount them? Do you have pictures of your setup?
Thanks