Stern Glands

fishfoxey

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Hi As my stern glands are water cooled do I have to winterise them separately from the raw water cooling , or is the pipe that runs to the stern gland linked to the raw water system and as such will get some antifreeze when I pump it through the weed filters?
 

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They are connected to the raw (sea) water system, so when you flush with antifreeze mix some will probably get to the stern glands.
If the boat is lifted out of the water they will drain.
 

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Hi As my stern glands are water cooled do I have to winterise them separately from the raw water cooling , or is the pipe that runs to the stern gland linked to the raw water system and as such will get some antifreeze when I pump it through the weed filters?
My Volvo Penta stern gland is water fed from a scoop skin fitting so not connected to the pumped raw water system at all. Nevertheless this type will drain when you lift out.

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