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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2012, 07:46
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Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Re: Raw Water System Plugged

Just a little update: We motored her up the coast to her new home on Saturday. 7 1/4 hours at a steady 2200 rpm @ just over 7 knots and maintained an even temp of 180*F.

What a fun ride too. We...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2012, 20:08
Replies: 16
Views: 4,577
Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Re: Raw water system plugged

Thanks Don, that would also equate to 3 gpm. My 35HP would be 26KW or roughly 1/3rd of (rounded up) 9 gpm. Great responses guys, this is a great site and I'm very happy to be a part of it.
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2012, 19:55
Replies: 16
Views: 4,577
Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Re: Raw Water System Plugged

Ya right on, that was at only around 800 rpm anyway so I think we're okay. Even if it is a little on the light side, we're in the north pacific so I'm pretty sure we won't have an overheating...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2012, 10:54
Replies: 16
Views: 4,577
Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Re: Raw water system plugged

Thanks very much Bud, very informative post. It was the mechanic that told me there was still no water out the exhaust and I suspected that he might be lying to me because I was out of town so I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-01-2012, 05:11
Replies: 16
Views: 4,577
Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Re: Raw water system plugged

Thanks, I looked at the Rydlime web site and it sounds like just the thing. Unfortunately, it looks like mail order is the only option. I couldn't find a dealer list. I sent them a message to find...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2012, 21:12
Replies: 16
Views: 4,577
Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Re: Raw water system plugged

The system is seacock > sea strainer > transmission > raw water pump > manifold. What about muriatic acid? Maybe I'll try the vinegar first though
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2012, 17:41
Replies: 16
Views: 4,577
Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Re: Raw water system plugged

Is there anything I can try to flush the system with that will eat its way through, like Draino for raw water cooling systems?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2012, 17:37
Replies: 16
Views: 4,577
Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Re: Raw water system plugged

Oh ya, I also just replaced the elbow. Thanks, have you been through this before?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2012, 17:30
Replies: 16
Views: 4,577
Posted By Sir Rondo Normal
Raw Water System Plugged

I wonder if anyone here has any experience with a raw water cooling system plugging up.
My engine is a volvo penta MD17C and I've just replaced the raw water pump and I'm still not getting any water...
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