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T&T: Fw: Hose advice

From: Larry N. Brown (no email)
Date: Wed Feb 20 2008 - 15:55:22 EST

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    >I will be replacing much of the bilge pump hose on board in the near
    > future. The OEM hose is all exhaust/water rated, rubber with a wire
    > helix. I presume it's of Chinese or Asian origin because the boat was
    > produced there, but most of it is showing signs of dry rotting or
    > cracking.
    >
    > I have replaced some of it with Shields 16-250 (Shieldflex II), but in
    > the process I've discovered that most all of the existing hose is in
    > similar condition. The Shields hose is not inexpensive, I could save
    > some dollars by changing to the vinyl VAC hose. I plan to buy bulk in
    > enough qty to change them all. Any advantage of one over the other?
    >
    > Last winter I changed all the (greywater) drainage hoses from rubber to
    > vinyl, I'm pleased with the results.
    >
    > Anyone know of a good source to buy a 100 ft or better?
    >
    > Steve Sipe
    > Solo 4303 "Maerin"

    Steve,

    Last year I replaced all of Cigano's sanitary hose with Trident 101. Going
    price from WM was in the vicinity or $10/foot. Got the best price from Blue
    Water Ship's Store in Foley, AL., at just over $5/foot. Ask for Scott and
    tell him I sent you. BWSS was originally out of Corpus and Galveston but
    they spun off the Foley operation and they don't yet have a web site.

    No connection but I do have him on speed dial. Overnight shipping, no sales
    tax, good prices. When I call, he always says that this is the only store
    where they ask YOU what you want to pay for something.

    Regards,

    Larry and Teri
    M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
    Lying: Covington, LA
    N 30 26.7
    W 90 07.1
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