[C320-list] Engine to Water Heater Hose Length

[Warren Updike]

I have replaced all the hoses on our 19 yr old Perkins engine except for the
water heater hoses.  At 19 years, they were hard and stiff.  Having the WH
out is a good time to make such a change.  Your hoses are run differently
than mine due to the difference in boat vintage.  
My thought was to use a union to join the old and new hose and pull the new
hose in as the old hose is pulled out. The hoses should be taped over the
union to minimize chance of being pulled apart.  Don't precut the hose.
Wait until you have it pulled through before cutting to the length
necessary.
Another approach would be to attach a messenger and remove the old hose
using the messenger to pull the new hose.  I think I prefer the former
approach over the latter.
If anyone has done this please share how it was done with any
recommendations.

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Hunter [mailto:swampcreek42 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 9:50 AM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Engine to Water Heater Hose Length

I've had my new replacement water heater (Seaward 6 gal. direct replacement)
sitting in my hallway for about 3 weeks. Right after it was delivered I
pulled a neck muscle and have been useless. I am starting to come around and
will probably get to this soon. While I'm doing this I want to replace the
water lines going to/from the engine as well. Does anyone know the length on
these? I guess I could just pull them with some small lines attached and
then measure once I get them out but I am curious.
 
This neck muscle sucks! We've only had the boat out twice this year and only
once under sail! Those anti-boating demons are working overtime this year!
 
Bruce Hunter 
Nauti Time #719