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Originally Posted by Bkay
I have a question for the folks who recommend blowing through the raw water intake hose while operating the seacock to purge the seacock recesses of raw water - I've always wondered if you can generate enough "blow" to actually force air through the through hull or if you'd get a violent stream of water blasting into your mouth. Is this really feasible for an engine in the 100 to 150 hp range?
Thanks!
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Yes, I have done it with 1” and smaller thruhull valves. Bigger ones usually have drain ports.
David