Alternate Strainer and Mount for 360gph Rule Bilge Pump

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The standard mounting procedure for this Rule brand bilge pump involves screwing through the snap-on debris strainer into the bottom of the bilge. However, since the bottom of my bilge is not flat but rather the inside of the hull and the original strainer was broken, I designed a custom replacement that suits my needs better. In fact, making holes in a 57-year-old classic boat's water-tight section isn't something I'm keen on doing. This new piece is meant to snap into place through the 3.5-inch hole between the hull liner and the hull, with the pump body attaching securely onto it. Although the current design doesn't fit perfectly, it's good enough for now. Ideally, I would have printed this part in nylon for added flexibility, but my Prusa isn't calibrated correctly to handle nylon printing at the moment. As a result, I opted for PETG instead.