Seawater Connections – General Information

 

This section covers through the hull and through the transom water inlets only. For information on sterndrive water inlet connections, refer to the appropriate section after engine installation.

IMPORTATANT: Seal the inside edges of any hold made through the hull with a suitable sealant to prevent water absorption and deterioration.

 Seawater Pickup

 

THROUGH THE HULL MOUNTED

 

1.      Seal inside edges of 1-3/4 in. (44mm) hole in hull using a suitable sealer.

 

2.      Apply marine caulking (sealer) to mounting surface on seawater pickup where hull contact will occur when installed.

 

Description	Where Used	Part Number
A   Marine Caulking	Mounting Surfaces	Obtain Locally

 

IMPORTANT: Seawater inlet slots must face forward – parallel with the flow of water.

 

 

3.      Ensure slots in seawater pickup are facing forward (toward bow of boat) and install seawater pickup through hull.

 

4.      Fasten pickup with four appropriate mounting screws (if so designed).

 

5.      Apply marine caulking as needed inside boat. Apply sealant to threads of nut and install on pickup on inside of boat and torque nut.

 

a.      – Seawater Pickup 

b.      – Seawater Inlet Slots

c.       – Mounting Screw Holes (if Equipped)

d.      – Seawater Inlet Nut

 

Description	Where Used	Part Number
A  Marine Caulking	Mounting Surfaces	Obtain Locally
B  Loctite 271	Seawater Inlet Nut	92-809820

 

 

Description	Nm	Ib-in.	Ib-ft
Nut	42		35

 

NOTE:  If pickup being installed does not have mounting screws on underside where mounted to hull, be certain, after nut is torqued, that slots are still facing forward.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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