The problem is that it's not bringing in flush water. It will pump dry
without a problem.

Hi Mike,

Peggy's the expert, and I'm sure she'll have more specific info to add,
but I've had similar problems happen frequently in the past, and
coincidentaly, always at anchor or in port. When it happened to me, I'd
switch the pump to "wet" and it seemed plugged, but if I turned the
switch to "dry" it would empty the bowl no problem. In my situation the
problem was a tiny bit of seaweed (usually or some other debris) that
would plug the intake valve on the pump. A quick (well sort of quick)
disassembly of the pump would fix the problem.

I suppose a strainer of sorts on the intake side would probably prevent
this from happening, but to be honest with you, I've never seen one fitted.

I'm sure Peggy will have a more professional response for you, but I'd
bet even money this is the cause.

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