[C320-list] Cracking thru hull hoses

[Mark Gillingham]

Thanks for the advice. I've not noticed the severe cracking even after our
very harsh winter, but I've got spare hose aboard and can do this project
soon.

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On Sat, May 24, 2014 at 6:29 PM, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Interesting find this spring.  Our hull is #809  (2001 model year).
>
>   When I was inspecting hoses this year, I noticed that several of them
> (raw water intake, galley sink drain and the macerator thru-hull hoses all
> had cracking near the thru hull fitting that I could see by bending the
> hoses slightly and using a light.
>
> I was running the engine on land using my winterizing port and a bucket to
> feed water into the system.  After shutting off the engine I noticed that
> water left in the line was leaking out of some tiny cracks in the small
> portion of raw water intake hose connected to the thru-hull.   So, I got a
> replacement wire reinforced hose.  Taking the old hose off, and bending it
> a bit, it simple broke wide open.  Glad I noticed this.
>
> Galley sink…  The galley drain hose is similarly brittle but was not as
> bad but I’m replacing that now.  Same exact problem with the macerator
> thru-hull hose.  I have a plan to replace all the thru-hull connected
> factory rubber hoses now.  The rubber is drying out for some reason.
>
> So…  Check all your thru-hull hoses carefully.  If they feel dry or
> unusually stiff, consider just replacing them pro-actively, rather than
> wait for them to ruin your trip, cause that’s when they’ll fail of course…
>  :-)
>
> -Jeff  Hare
> Woodbine II #809