Good replacement for bilge pump hose
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Printed Date: October-05-2024 at 11:34pm
Topic: Good replacement for bilge pump hose
Posted By: Farkum
Subject: Good replacement for bilge pump hose
Date Posted: February-03-2005 at 9:09am
I noticed while working under the dash of my SN that the bilge pump hose had a big tear in it. Started looking around my garage and found that a garden hose was the exact diameter of the bilge pump hose but looks like it is a lot stronger. Does anyone see any reason not to replace it with a section of garden hose?
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1979 Ski Nautique
Will post pictures soon
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Posted By: jameski
Date Posted: February-03-2005 at 10:08am
The corrugations on the original bilge pump hose will allow it to take some rather sharp bends without EVER collapsing. I don't think you could say that for most garden hoses.
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current boat
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1977 - 94 Sport Nautique
previous boat
http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=601 - 78 Martinique
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Posted By: Farkum
Date Posted: February-03-2005 at 11:35am
Alright, sounds like I better head up to the marina and get some bilge hose.
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1979 Ski Nautique
Will post pictures soon
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Posted By: Tim D
Date Posted: February-04-2005 at 6:51pm
Go to Lowe's or Home Depot, the have a selection of hose by the foot, also Tractor Supply and Agri-Supply.
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Tim D
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Posted By: David F
Date Posted: February-06-2005 at 11:59am
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Do not forget to have some portion of the hose as high as possible in the boat (sort of like the way your dishwasher hose is routed higher than the drain of your sink). Then, you should poke a small hole in the top of the hose at its highest point. The purpose of all this is to prevent syphoning water back into your boat should you forget to put the plug in and the boat sits low in the water, etc, etc.
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