What a raw water strainer does and why it needs regular cleaning to protect the engine. A video compares the strainer installations on three Selene models, from the 47 Classic to the 92 Ocean.
The sea strainer on a boat, also known as a 'raw water strainer', is a filter that removes debris such as seaweed and jellyfish from the water being used to cool the engine. Given that a clogged strainer can cause significant damage to an engine or other water-dependent equipment, regular strainer cleaning and maintenance is a must for every trawler owner.
In the Tech Talk video below, Dylan shows us the sea strainer systems across three different Selene Yachts: Selene 92 Ocean 'Whatta Ride', the Selene 53 Classic 'Idle Ours', and the Selene 47 Classic 'Moonstruck'.
Dylan highlights the user-friendly design and system redundancy across all models—regardless of size—demonstrating just how easy it is to access, clean, and service the sea strainers on each vessel.
This article was written and first published by Selene Yachts Americas. We republish it here for European owners and buyers, with their wording intact. Read the original, or see everything they have published.
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