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Old 01-08-2016, 17:41   #1
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position of fresh water intake on 1981 catalina 27

I am not sure of the position that the fresh water intake should be on 1981 catalina 27 ?
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Old 01-08-2016, 17:44   #2
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Re: position of fresh water intake on 1981 catalina 27

not sure of the position of the fresh water intake valve on 1981 catalina 27
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Re: position of fresh water intake on 1981 catalina 27

Do you mean the sea water inlet for the engine, or the potable water tank fill, or other?


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sea water intake for engine position 1981 catalina 27

The sea water intake toggle is in the 12o'clock position currently. Is that the open position ? please advise
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Re: position of fresh water intake on 1981 catalina 27

"Open" is when the valve handle is in line with the valve body.

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Re: position of fresh water intake on 1981 catalina 27

Take the lid off of the strainer, if the valve is open and unobstructed, water will flow pretty profusely out of the strainer.
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