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The link the Chuck sent you is a good place to get a top of the line fuel
filter/water separator set up. Since you have already thought about the concerns of the plastic bowl set-up, no more needs to be said except that metal blows are available from Racor as you can see. However, there some other alternatives. It sounds like you already have filter separators, the transom mounted spin-ons are usually 10 micron filters/ water separators that function the same as the spin-on Racor replacement elements. ( am referring to the Racor elements that will screw on to your existing heads). The main difference in their functionality is the Racor's ability to be drained via a pet cock. With your existing spin-ons you can just spin them off and dump them in a bucket. If you do this, be sure to put the elements back on ASAP as the rubber gaskets starts to swell quickly once removed making their refitting a problem. But what I would be most concerned about is what is causing the water problem in the first place? Maybe you have an above deck poly tank? if so, then pay some attention the vent. If it can be closed, then close it while not underway. If the tank is constantly being splashed with water then something to deflect the splash, maybe have some vinyl tank covers made or maybe some simple plywood covers like an inverted box that could also be used as a seat?. I think with some "looking into" you will find a better solution than just being able to more conveniently drain a bowl. Anyway, I don't think better(more expensive) filters are necessarily the answer to the problem. -- Ron White Boat building web address is www.concentric.net/~knotreel |
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