the flow of water to cool raw water intake engines

'03 bu vlx, indmar monsoon efi engine.
Where exactly does the raw water go once it enters the boat. i.e. raw water intake -> water filter -> impeller -> ???
My boat's intake hose looks like it goes straight to the v-drive unit then out and to the impeller, but that can't be right can it??

(Message edited by patrick on October 18, 2007)