Stuffing box hose

[Colin A]

Well my father and I are stuck on a hose issue. I decided it was time to redo the stuffing box on his Ericson 30 with an A4. The boat has a .75" shaft but it has a 1.25" stuffing box (hose nipple dia) and stern tube. It seems that Stuffing box hose is only made down to 1.5". My father called Trident and Shields Hose and they are both recommending 1.25" exhaust hose which was my thought as well my only real concern is that 1.25" hose is only 2 layer hose the one I peeled off (literally it came apart as I tried to pull it off) was at least 3 layers.

Any one out there have any thoughts? Right now I'm leaning towards the exhaust hose and inspecting it once a year.

[HopCar]

Buck Algonquin 80ho12512 1-1/4" X 2" Heavy Duty Packing Box Hose
Item # 80ho12512, Packing Box Hoses - Heavy Duty - 12" Section On Buck Algonquin

I don't stock it but if you have trouble finding it I'll be glad to order a piece for you.

[edelweiss]

Buck Algonquin is the real stuff for Stuffing Boxes. Go with that.

[delmarrey]

Originally Posted by edelweiss

Buck Algonquin is the real stuff for Stuffing Boxes. Go with that.

[Colin A]

Thats funny the local prop shop and marine stores all said 1.5" was the smallest. Some how I missed it on Bucks website while searching it out. Thanks for the help I will try and see if I can get it somewhere by this weekend.