This "clam-shell" raw water screen and scoop, mounted on the hull outside the boat over the air conditioner thru-hull, is large enough that very little should clog the intake. Disruption of water flow probably would lead to pump burn-out which

The Captain and Best Mate (Linda) living life the way life was meant to be lived!

Sunset on the Tred Avon River, Oxford, Maryland. It doesn't get any better...

Fans in the V-berth. Sea Shadow also has 2 in the main cabin, 2 in the aft cabin, and 2 more will go in over the winter in the main cabin.

A simple solution for keeping the Nav Station open when searching for whatever.

This pelican hook allows us to lock in when staying aboard but make a rapid exit if necessary. The bungee keeps the hook in place if the hatchboards are shaken from the outside.

Cam cleat with ratcheting block for genoa furling line.

Screen placed over the shower drain and glued in place with 3M 4200.

Note the whipping on the Garhauer E-Z Glide genoa car track system.

Garhauer E-Z Glide genoa car track system.

Wear pattern on the galley drain hose after about 1 year of ownership. Catalina has since modified the design, although possibly unnecessary as the hose is very thick and reinforced with spiraled wire.

I removed the cabinet assembly and cut out the piece of wood that rubs against the hose. The black color on the wood is wear from the hose and the wood was sanded smooth.