How to Clean a Boat Strainer
Cleaning your boat’s raw water strainer sounds simple. On paper, it’s straightforward enough. Remove a small component, clean it, and pop it back in. But in practice, strainer cleaning is often messy, awkward, and repetitive. And if you boat in warm water, strainer maintenance becomes a regular weekly chore. Whether you’re dealing with A/C failures, […]
What Is a Raw Water Strainer? A Plain-English Guide to Boat Strainers (+When Your Current Set-Up Needs an Upgrade)
Last updated: May 15, 2026 If you own a boat that pulls in seawater, you already rely on a raw water strainer. Whether you think the strainer or not, it’s a vital part of the boat that quietly does its job…until it doesn’t. Then you’re dealing with overheating engines, clogged AC, hot boats, and ruined […]