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02-05-2021, 18:48
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Do I need replace this raw water hose now
Attached is photo of a short raw water hose from the
Water pump.
It is bulging. I am thinking of replacing while boat is in
water or can it wait ?
In other words is it urgent ?
Thanks
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02-05-2021, 19:00
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#2
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Houston
Boat: ‘01 Catana 401
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
That hose will load ok the same if you procrastinate another few years.
But there’s no reason to not replace it while in the water either.
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02-05-2021, 19:15
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Langley, WA
Boat: Nordic 44
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
If it feels spongy the two layers of hose have separated. If in doubt replace it.
Of course you can replace it in the water, just close the engine water intake sea cock.
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02-05-2021, 19:25
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Easton, MD
Boat: 15' Catboat, Bristol 35.5
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
I'd push it a lot longer. You want to get every mile you can out of it.
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02-05-2021, 20:16
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Noank, Ct. USA
Boat: Cape Dory 31
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
Quote:
Originally Posted by kmacdonald
I'd push it a lot longer. You want to get every mile you can out of it.
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02-05-2021, 20:45
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
What worries me is how swollen it is in the middle.
Does being swollen mean anything ?
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02-05-2021, 20:51
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Location: South of 43 S, Australia
Boat: C.L.O.D.
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
Quote:
Originally Posted by arch007
Attached is photo of a short raw water hose from the
Water pump.
It is bulging. I am thinking of replacing while boat is in
water or can it wait ?
In other words is it urgent ?
Thanks
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Not as urgent as it will when it fails!
The thing is - you get to choose when and where to perform 'scheduled' maintenance but the boat gets to determine when and where 'unscheduled' maintenance has to be performed.
I prefer the former but YMMV.
Me, I would change it out yesterday.
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02-05-2021, 20:52
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
Quote:
Originally Posted by arch007
What worries me is how swollen it is in the middle.
Does being swollen mean anything ?
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Yes, it going to fail sooner rather than later!
This looks like a raw water hose so it should not be getting hot or under any real pressure yet it is swollen - not a good sign.
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All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangereous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. T.E. Lawrence
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03-05-2021, 09:09
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Northeast Harbor, Maine
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
Can't see a reason not to replace it ASAP. It's not a difficult repair, an hour or less if you have the correct size replacement hose and some good quality, marine-grade hose clamps.
If it blows out, you're not aboard and you left the raw water seacock open, you may end up owning a submarine.
Dive, dive, dive!
Cheers
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North Conway, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
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03-05-2021, 09:41
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2020
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Boat: Custom built Skookum 53' trawler
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
de-laminated hoses should be replaced immediately.
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03-05-2021, 09:48
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Puget Sound, WA
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
Bulging hoses are failing, simple as that.
That you are even asking this question worries me.
If you care about your boat you will practice preventative maintenance by replacing these kinds of things before they fail. This is an easy fix that should cost less than $5.00 with a short piece of hose.
Do you want salt water all over your engine compartment? Do you want to risk your engine conking out just when you need it?
An ounce of prevention....
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03-05-2021, 10:38
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Sea of Cortez/northern Utah/ Wisconsin/ La Paz, BCS
Boat: Hans Christian 38 Mk II
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
That hose looks to be all of 3 or 4 inches long. Replacement hose might cost $1 or 2. Labor to replace? 1/2 hr tops.
Do you ho online to ask if you should buy a cup of Wastebucks coffee? Is your peace of mind worth a dollar or two?
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03-05-2021, 11:16
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Northeast Harbor, Maine
Boat: Cape Dory 31
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
When you install the new hose, go for somewhat narrow hose clamps and double clamp on each end of the hose, always a good idea for critical hose connections.
Cheers
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Jenn & Terry
North Conway, New Hampshire
Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia
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03-05-2021, 12:02
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Northport NY
Boat: Pearson 10M
Posts: 440
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
One thing I have learned in the 5 years I have owned a boat is that if you think something needs to be done or might need to be done soon, take care of it right away. I am constantly amazed how quickly something goes from not too bad to critical. Delaying this minor and easy repair is just not worth the risk
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03-05-2021, 13:24
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Panama
Boat: Norseman 447
Posts: 1,628
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Re: Do I need replace this raw water hose now
I bought my first boat in 1976. I worked on it diligently for 6 years. When I decided to take off cruising, I replaced all the engine hoses. The insurance company wanted a trip survey.
The surveyor looked at the brand-new hose on the engine. "Replace that hose, " he says..
"But it’s brand new. Three weeks old," says I.
"Replace that hose."
I didn’t. It broke the first day out, halfway between SF and Monterey.
I’d replace it. It’s too small to take a chance.
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