[C320-list] Cracking thru hull hoses

[danny jensen]

This is a winter project for me. I just did Yanmar hoses.

I just purchased some self bonding rescue tape at West Marine after my water heater hot water output riser hose pin holed.

For the best prices on new hoses Check out http://www.mmimarine.com
The prices are about 50% of Defender


Here is a link to MMIs trident hose catalog:
http://www.mmimarine.com/mmi/index.php?pid=manu&get_start_word=T&item=list&manu_id=542

Then in the product search box type : TRI100-058 (if you are looking for heater hose 100 5/8 inch)

It would be nice if you all could post hose lengths and hose types when you do your hose refitting projects.

Danny
#972


-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Mark Gillingham
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 5:15 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Cracking thru hull hoses

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