windblown
Member III
I still have all the original bilge hoses (the white corrugated with the blue fittings, and the heavy red ones that run to the bilge and shower sump.
I have pulled the water heater for replacement, and it seems to be the perfect opportunity to replace those I can.
Does anyone have any strategies/insight into how to get the old hoses out?
1. First, I really want to replace the hose that runs from the thru-hull under the sink up through the TAFG on the starboard side, past the rudder and to the T that then goes to the inside scuppers? This is my first priority.*
2. Next would be the original hose that comes from the bilge compartment 3 (aft of shower sump compartment and main bilge compartment) running through TAFG on port side below battery compartment (and fuel tank?) past rudder, up to 90degree connection then up the Whale manual pump in cockpit.
3. Those old bilge hoses, which are so past their life expectancy and may be the source of persistent water that makes its way forward under the sole near the nav station.
Any tips on getting the old hoses out, or on getting new ones in would be most welcome!
*(The PO left the old hose in place and ran heavy, marine exhaust-quality hose from thru-hull over the top, alongside the old water heater, past the rudder post, which was a good fix for dangerous old hose, but it is in the way of the new heater and has signs of chafing in several spots)
I have pulled the water heater for replacement, and it seems to be the perfect opportunity to replace those I can.
Does anyone have any strategies/insight into how to get the old hoses out?
1. First, I really want to replace the hose that runs from the thru-hull under the sink up through the TAFG on the starboard side, past the rudder and to the T that then goes to the inside scuppers? This is my first priority.*
2. Next would be the original hose that comes from the bilge compartment 3 (aft of shower sump compartment and main bilge compartment) running through TAFG on port side below battery compartment (and fuel tank?) past rudder, up to 90degree connection then up the Whale manual pump in cockpit.
3. Those old bilge hoses, which are so past their life expectancy and may be the source of persistent water that makes its way forward under the sole near the nav station.
Any tips on getting the old hoses out, or on getting new ones in would be most welcome!
*(The PO left the old hose in place and ran heavy, marine exhaust-quality hose from thru-hull over the top, alongside the old water heater, past the rudder post, which was a good fix for dangerous old hose, but it is in the way of the new heater and has signs of chafing in several spots)