I replaced the hoses a couple of years ago. The black, steel reinforced hose that needed replacing was very expensive, and hard to find. I went to an auto part store with the old hose. They were able to give me a hose of the exact length and curve. I believe it was a radiator hose from a Toyota. I can't remember the year or model. They were about $7.00 each. Much cheaper than other 1" hose. Try taking the old hose to an auto parts store. They should be able to help. John Wamboldt C27 #6287 ZuZu's Petals Lake Michigan In a message dated 4/26/2010 11:43:53 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
I am replacing the tubing that connects the drains (scuffers?) in the cockpit to the through hulls. The current tubing is a 1" ID black hose is there any reason the reininforced vinyl tubing, like that on other drains, cannot be used? The hole where the tubing comes through the cockpit floor is sealed around the tubing with a bead of silicon is there a better way to do this? What do you reconmend for rebedding and sealing fittings on other components of this 1984 std rig? Any and all help is greatly appreciated. - Thanks
