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#21

Main Message Board / Re: Scupper Hoses

Last post by Noah - July 13, 2024, 09:59:08 AM

FWIW I used Trident 147 VAC HXD Bilge and Livewell hose. It's a smooth bore extra heavy wall hose that's clear with a black helix stripe.

Jon's suggestion is what I used when replacing my sump hoses.  Mine were so brittle that seemingly gentle shifting caused them to snap!!  I replaced the line from the transom exit to the above water line loop wye with the wire spiral exhaust hose and then switched to trident 147.  As reported above, that thruhull at the base of the transom is underwater a LOT even in relatively calm sailing and motoring conditions.  It's likely best to use the good stuff.

I have a continuous run of bilge pump hose with no "wye". My hose just loops up high above the waterline (and is anchored there) for anti-syphon purposes. That "anchor" point came loose once and it was back-flowing whenever stern dipped below the water. So check everything carefully back there. The POs over the years, may have changed things a bunch.

#22

Main Message Board / Re: Overheating question

Last post by Breakin Away - July 13, 2024, 09:53:55 AM

All the local AutoZones near me have them for free loan. You buy it (used) and upon returning get a full refund. They're pretty generic kits with lots of adaptors for different radiators.

A few years ago I wasted a 3 hour trip to the boat because the AutoZone kit was missing the required adaptor, so I decided to buy my own for a coolant replacement.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067UE6IY

Since then I've had no need to use it, so it's sat around unused. But it's there for when I need it.

#23

Main Message Board / Re: Aft Water tank - aft wall ...

Last post by waughoo - July 13, 2024, 09:35:19 AM

I happened to have enough slack in mine to get the tank out without removing the shift and throttle cables.  I removed mine out to port and around.  The tank has a bit more room to port for the triangular extension vs to stbd due to the hanging locker.

#24

Main Message Board / Re: Scupper Hoses

Last post by waughoo - July 13, 2024, 09:30:27 AM

FWIW I used Trident 147 VAC HXD Bilge and Livewell hose. It's a smooth bore extra heavy wall hose that's clear with a black helix stripe.

Jon's suggestion is what I used when replacing my sump hoses.  Mine were so brittle that seemingly gentle shifting caused them to snap!!  I replaced the line from the transom exit to the above water line loop wye with the wire spiral exhaust hose and then switched to trident 147.  As reported above, that thruhull at the base of the transom is underwater a LOT even in relatively calm sailing and motoring conditions.  It's likely best to use the good stuff.

#25

Main Message Board / Re: Aft Water tank - aft wall ...

Last post by Baysider - July 13, 2024, 08:32:21 AM

Yes Noah, the barb looks like it's at a bit of an angle which is very troubling to me, but so far I'm not seeing and leakage.  I assume it's a fitting that screws into the tank?  It was hard to tell with the tank in place.

#26

Main Message Board / Re: Scupper Hoses

Last post by Baysider - July 13, 2024, 08:27:47 AM

Noah suggested I check the bilge pump hoses as well, which is a great Idea.  I'll be checking everything that lies behind the water tank.... just in case.  I have regular 120 style sump pump hoses and they attach next to the scupper hoses.  Was that standard?  What type of hoses do you all have on the sump pumps?  Thanks again.

#27

Main Message Board / Re: Overheating question

Last post by Craig Illman - July 13, 2024, 05:02:18 AM

I rented a radiator pressure tester from a general large rental shop (many years ago).

Craig

#28

Main Message Board / Re: Scupper Hoses

Last post by Craig Illman - July 13, 2024, 04:58:32 AM

Don't assume they're both the same length, measure both individually. One of mine was an inch different than the other.

Craig

#29

Main Message Board / Re: ? Sudden overheating?

Last post by KWKloeber - July 12, 2024, 01:29:28 PM

Hi Craig,
I'm most interested in how you confirmed it was the guage, as I am currently dealing with exactly the same symptoms as you.
regards,
Allan

Allan

Have you gone thru the Teleflex troubleshooting guide steps for the temp gauge?
What other troubleshooting steps have you done?

#30

Main Message Board / Re: Scupper Hoses

Last post by Jon W - July 12, 2024, 01:06:44 PM

FWIW I used Trident 147 VAC HXD Bilge and Livewell hose. It's a smooth bore extra heavy wall hose that's clear with a black helix stripe. I used a heat gun to soften the end before attaching to make installation easier. They list operating temp as 10-140 degree F. Not sure the operating temp is a problem for you anymore than any other hose, but your call.