A different barnacle problem

[Lance Jones]

Ok, no worries with the bottom, shaft or prop having barnacles. My problem is in the air-conditioning. As I pull my strainer I have the usual grass and also a few barnacles - no big deal. However, the other day I noticed that the out put through hull was way down from its usual flow. Step one was to dive in and clear all my through hulls from the bottom. A bit dirty but not much. However, when I pulled the hose between the trough hull and the strainer, it was literally, not figuratively, packed with barnacles! What type of preventative maintenance can I do for this issue?

I know I'll get great responses so, thank you in advance!

[Ken Juul]

One of the joys of living in warm Fla water.  I too experienced just what you describe.  The strainer was old, broke apart as I tried to clean it.  Bought a new one and added cleaning twice a week to the calendar.  Guess I should have posted something....but Key West had my mind other places.

[Lance Jones]

Thanks Ken. However, I've been cleaning the strainer regularly. My issue is that the hose running from the through hull TO the strainer is clogging with barnacles.

[Ron Hill]

Lance : On most 1988 C34s the strainer assembly is screwed on to the top of the thru hull.  There is no hose inbetween!?! 

Need a picture of you set up!

[Ken Juul]

I would say it it time to replace the hose.  Once they start sticking to the inside wall, don't think there is any easy way to get/keep them out.