You should be able to stick a coathanger or something through the open
thru-hull to knock out whatever's blocking it. I'm surprised it's so totally
"waterproof". Maybe you have a plastic bag stuck on the outside?



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Keith
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A modest man is usually admired; if people ever hear of him.
"Lloyd Sumpter" wrote in message
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Hi,

Finally got that old hose off with a hacksaw and a fair amount of
flame. Problem is, I STILL haven't found the blockage! I usually find that
if the blockage is in the thruhull, opening the valve with the hose off
gives a blast of reverse water that clears it. This time, NOTHING! not a
trickle.

Obviously, I can't remove the thruhull without hauling the boat, so I'm
looking for alternatives. One thought - could the handle on the thruhull
be broken and the valve is just not opening? Seems to be doing
something... Or, I can get my Lady the semi-fish to dive under and poke at
it from the outside with a stick, making sure she doesn't leave the stick
in.
If that doesn't work, can I use the 1" thruhull currently used for the
head sink drain? Either T it, or live without a sink in the head until I
haul the boat.

Comments? Suggestions?

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36 - c/w holding tank where water goes in, but doesn't
go out...