[Public-list] Atomic four intake seacock location

[Rachel]

Hi folks,

I'm replacing my engine intake through hull and adding a seacock.  I 
have the original Atomic 4 engine. I plan to upsize to 3/4" from the 
original 1/2".

My question involves the location of the through hull.  My original is 
on the port side of the bilge, right near the front of the engine - or 
maybe a wee bit ahead of it.  Since the water intake is on the 
starboard side of the A-4, the hose came straight off the old valve, 
ran across the bilge - partially obstructing the little bit of access I 
did have - and then into the engine.  There was no strainer save for 
the round plate with holes in it over the outside of the through hull.

I'm wondering if there's a way to bring the water in from the starboard 
side and thus increase my bilge access (meaning the little space 
between the front of the engine and the after end of the cabin sole).  
I realize it would have to make a pretty sharp turn, so perhaps there 
wouldn't be much saving of space after I had the requisite 90º fitting 
on the seacock.

To complicate matters, I'd like to add a raw water strainer inside the 
boat, and eliminate the one on the outside of the hull. So that's more 
space taken up and more connections.  Perhaps better to leave it where 
it is?

What does anyone else have for a set-up and how do you like it?  Has 
anyone else moved theirs?  Did it work out for the better?

Thanks ahead,

Rachel
1967 Alberg 30, #221


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