New emergency bilge pup hose to through hull

 Debbie replace the emergency bilge pump hose from the pump to the cockpit through hull. We were concerned about the hose at the through hull fitting. It was deteriorated and looked as though it could part or rip off. It is after all over 30 years old. Not a good time to try to replace it 100 miles out with a full lazewett so we figured let’s do it now.  The other end that attaches to the pump was shot also and would not stay clamped on.

 Debbie had to cut the hose off at the through hull fitting using a hack saw.

Then cut the frozen rusted hose clamp off using the same hack saw. Limited space and some “Darns!” J but it came off.

Next was the trip to Marine Exchange on our bicycles to get a new hose and clamps.

We purchased the wire enforced see through hose that is a lot easier to work with, 1 1/2 inch ID.

Debbie then heated up the hose and wrestled the hose on and clamped it tight. Another nice job completed.