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FalParsi 
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 Topic: Racor in bilgePosted: 24 February 2022 at 10:31 |
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Good morning everyone,
Has anyone converted their original fuel filters to something like a dual Racor 500 setup? Would that fit in the original space under the floorboard in front of the companionway? Thanks, Lawrence
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Black Diamond
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Posted: 24 February 2022 at 16:37 |
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I've looked at this for my 575. You need to be careful about the height and having to strain the fuel pump. |
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Rick
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kipwrite
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Posted: 25 February 2022 at 14:13 |
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I've also been thinking about this.
The depth of the bilge is apx 17", and the Racor is under 12". Also curious if anyone has done this and if pics are available.
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Black Diamond
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Posted: 25 February 2022 at 14:19 |
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OK... it *SEEMS* as if you have a lot more room there than I have
in my bilge. I have the grey water pump and some other things
there. Given its already pumping from this height, then you should be
able to fit a dual racor. I had one on my last boat and it was
really helpful when water got in the fuel in the middle of a bumpy
sail. Being able to flip a lever and move to a new filter is a lot
easier than draining the bowl on something you cannot see in 5-8 foot
seas.  I'd check the dimensions, but to me it seems possible. |
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Rick
S/V Black Diamond Hanse 575 Build #192, Hull# 161 Newport, RI |
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FalParsi
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Posted: 25 February 2022 at 14:29 |
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Thanks Rick and Kipwrite for the responses. Since I am quite far away from my boat at the moment the photo you posted is helpful. I'd still have to see if it is not too much of an issue to route the fuel lines around. I would like to mount the exact model that Rick just posted on the starboard/engine side, and a single one on the port/generator side.
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kipwrite
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Posted: 25 February 2022 at 14:39 |
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Its a tight squeeze because of the starboard fuel cut off valve, which I suppose could be moved, and you are correct, you'd have to fuss with the fuel lines.
The genset side is more crowded as shown below.
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