Vincentc
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- OWNER - I own a Hatteras Yacht
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- 43' DOUBLE CABIN (1970 - 1984)
I am seriously considering removing the existing strainers over the engine intakes with Groco APHS 2000 perforated strainers.
Oysters growing inside the strainers seriously impair water flow and are a pain to remove. The old strainers have been painted over and it is difficult to see how to remove them. There appear to be 4 phillips head screws which would probably be impossible unscrew. I assume I could drill the screw heads then pry off the strainer and then cut off the protruding screw shafts with an angle grinder.
Any suggestion regarding removal would be appreciated. I've read thru the 2009 thread on external strainers and it sounds like they would help me deal with the oysters.
Thanks

Oysters growing inside the strainers seriously impair water flow and are a pain to remove. The old strainers have been painted over and it is difficult to see how to remove them. There appear to be 4 phillips head screws which would probably be impossible unscrew. I assume I could drill the screw heads then pry off the strainer and then cut off the protruding screw shafts with an angle grinder.
Any suggestion regarding removal would be appreciated. I've read thru the 2009 thread on external strainers and it sounds like they would help me deal with the oysters.
Thanks
