[C320-list] Replacing exhaust hose

[Jeff Hare]

I second the corrugated hose. It's sold under a different name in the US.  I
installed the flexible corrugated exhaust hose, Trident/Shields 252 series I
think for the short section between the riser and the muffler. If I need to
replace the exhaust hose itself, it'll be this stuff.  So much more flexible
and nice smooth interior wall.

It's a bunch of money however, but it's just one of those things I will pay
the difference in order to get the product I want on my boat. It seems to
absorb a lot of vibration so might be easier on the muffler fittings than
the old style rigid hose.

My $.02
-Jeff Hare

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
Of Rod Boer
Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 9:20 AM
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Subject: [C320-list] Replacing exhaust hose

All,

 

I need to replace the exhaust hose on Odyssey, hull 688. Last weekend I
reviewed the routing, in particular the relatively tight loop in the stern
before the exhaust thru hull. If the new exhaust hose is anywhere near as
stiff as the current one, I question whether I have the strength to route
it.  Maybe the hose has stiffened over the last 17 years.  I would
appreciate any information that anyone can contribute regarding replacement
of the exhaust hose from the muffler to the thru hull.  Thanks.

 

Rod Boer

Odyssey, #688