Sea Water Strainer Question
 

I have just replaced my raw water pumps for the third time this year. It seems that I keep picking up sand and shells when I run the boat up on our local sand bar. Now before you guys suggest that I learn how to drive, let me assure you have I am very careful. My question is just what will strainers stop? I know they will stop the plastic bags, seaweed, etc., but will they stop sand and small shells?

Thanks
Dail

Re: Sea Water Strainer Question
 

Try Fred at Trick marine. He sells some that will catch the sand and crap.

Re: Sea Water Strainer Question
 

http://www.trickmarine.net/productde...id=908&incat=6

This thing will filter almost anything.

Re: Sea Water Strainer Question
 

Thanks guys, Fred sent me an Email earlier today about these. They look like they will do the job. I just have to ame sure that I have room for them.

Thanks,
Dail

Re: Sea Water Strainer Question
 

Yes, they will filter sand and shell.

Re: Sea Water Strainer Question
 

I talked with fred yesterday and ordered tow new strainers for the boat. I have purchased from Fred before and as always he makes it a pleasure. Thanks Fred for your help.

Dail

Re: Sea Water Strainer Question
 

I do my boating in the great lakes and have similar issues but with sea weed, will these work on a bravo set up ?

Re: Sea Water Strainer Question
 

What happens when the filter gets full/ cloges/stoped up from the sand ? Starves to motor of water?

I would think a sea pump goes out slowly and you might notice a drop in water pressure or higher engine temps.

I would keep a eye on the gage after each time you beach it just incase.