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Rexone
09-09-2008, 03:46 AM
http://www.rexmar.com/images/page173.jpg

Link to actual website page (http://www.rexmar.com/page173.html)

The new strainer Wrench... No more hassling with crescent wrenches, big steel wrenches, or channel locks getting the top off.

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/youBoat/data/500/strainerwrench.jpg


Below is close up of the lock pin mechanism "disengaged"...

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/youBoat/data/500/closeuplock1.jpg


Below is close up of the lock pin mechanism "engaged". The pin is designed as a safeguard to prevent the top from unscrewing from vibration and pounding these boats experience...

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/youBoat/data/500/closeuplock2.jpg


Below is pic of a complete Blue Strainer unit. Strainers come standard with a 1" NPT port in, a 1" NPT port out, and a 3/4" NPT port for pressure bypass valve line or other requirement. Additional fittings can be added via special order if you have special needs for more fittings. This takes a little time though as we pre-build the body assemblies with the fittings welded on for the most part. The can and fittings and the top nut are all 316 Stainless.

http://www.performanceboats.com/html/youBoat/data/500/bluestrainer.jpg


Below is a photo on the underside of the aluminum top. Notice the series of holes around the perimeter. These are the holes that the lock pin registers in to insure the top does not come unscrewed in use. Also "Rex" is engraved here and on the new investment cast cans, in the bottom of the can. You can easily identify a genuine Rex Superstrainer™ from an inferior made cheap knock off... If it doesn't say "Rex", it's not a Superstrainer™ nor is it built with the quality and attention to detail we employ... I mention this only because we've had an issue with a competitor attempting to copy the product.


http://www.performanceboats.com/html/youBoat/data/500/strainerpurpletop1.jpg
RiverDave
09-09-2008, 03:56 PM
Mike, what is the price on a Super Strainer?

And do you think one of these would be a good idea for a standard Merc pkg?

RD
Rexone
09-10-2008, 03:00 AM
Dave they are presently $399. A price increase is pending shortly due to material costs and transportation increases primarily due to fuel increases. I don't know the increase amount yet.

They are a good idea on any engine that runs in any grassy or seaweed type areas. I've found a lot of weird shit in mine over the years that I'd not want jammed in my cooling system somewhere.
LBsuperJET
10-04-2008, 11:45 PM
hey Rex...

would one of these be a total waste of money in a 21' nordic cruiser w/ a jet drive? i usually just boat parker strip, and occasionally alamitos bay(saltwater) here in long beach...i havent found anything bad except the occasional sand grain here and there but nothing serious. i've never worked w/ one of these personally. thanx.

Reid
Rexone
10-06-2008, 07:55 AM
hey Rex...

would one of these be a total waste of money in a 21' nordic cruiser w/ a jet drive? i usually just boat parker strip, and occasionally alamitos bay(saltwater) here in long beach...i havent found anything bad except the occasional sand grain here and there but nothing serious. i've never worked w/ one of these personally. thanx.

Reid

Reid if you get into an area where there is grass, seaweed, etc. you may benefit from having a strainer. These will not nor were designed to catch sand. So on a jet the weeds or grass would have to go through the water line going to the engine from the jet, they would then be caught in the strainer.

So the answer would be yes IF you run in conditions where you are picking stuff up. Once you suck seaweed or grass into that intake line you could easily overheat the motor. That being said most jets don't run them, then again most jets don't run in saltwater areas either.
LBsuperJET
10-09-2008, 05:13 PM
Reid if you get into an area where there is grass, seaweed, etc. you may benefit from having a strainer. These will not nor were designed to catch sand. So on a jet the weeds or grass would have to go through the water line going to the engine from the jet, they would then be caught in the strainer.

So the answer would be yes IF you run in conditions where you are picking stuff up. Once you suck seaweed or grass into that intake line you could easily overheat the motor. That being said most jets don't run them, then again most jets don't run in saltwater areas either.

thanx alot Rex...great info!

Reid
Rexone
10-11-2008, 07:40 AM
thanx alot Rex...great info!

Reid

You're welcome Reid. If you have any questions just PM me or give us a call. :)