My Cat 42 MK2

[Sail22Capri22]

I’m starting this thread to share my process of trying to make my new to me Catalina 42 a nice boat again. She has a solid hull and deck. Most of the work needed is cosmetic and cleaning. Also a lot of preemptive work I should do along the way. I already started working on some of the leaking windows and cleaning the bilge. I should have taken a before photo, it was nasty but I’m making some good strides already. I have to work on some of the deck hatches as they are leaking a bit and need to get to a few things required by the insurance company done.

 

[Sail22Capri22]

I just replaced the hose going from the galley sink to the thru hull. The guy at the marine parts store gave me wire reinforced exhaust hose. Is this ok? A lot better then what was there (hose with a stamped date of 1998 ) this is one of the requirements from the insurance company for immediate replacement and for good reason.

 

[Don S/V ILLusion]

Waaaaaaay overkill for a sink drain hose.

 

[JoeWhite]

Yes, it is good, but add a second hose clamp at both ends of the hose.

 

[Sail22Capri22]

Yes, it is good, but add a second hose clamp at both ends of the hose.

I have two on the bottom. I thought one was ok for the top but I guess it would hurt to add another

 

[Steve_Catalina]

Wire reinforced hose for this application is overkill since there is no issue of the hose collapsing under pressure. All hoses should be doubled clamped below the waterline. Good luck great boat

 

[Project_Mayhem]

My catalina has fiber reinforced vinyl for the drain. No issues in 31 years. On your boat, I'm guessing Catalina used exhaust hose because it was what they had on hand or someone was too lazy to get the vinyl stuff from the stockroom. Is this the boat that was in your family for 20 some years?

 

[Sail22Capri22]

My catalina has fiber reinforced vinyl for the drain. No issues in 31 years. Is this the boat that was in your family for 20 some years?

yes it is that boat

 

[Project_Mayhem]

yes it is that boat

Congrats!

 

[Sail22Capri22]

Thanks!

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

The guy at the marine parts store gave me wire reinforced exhaust hose. Is this ok?

It's OK for the next 100 years anyway.

The only problem I can see down the road is that the interior of the ex. hose is rough and may tend to allow grease, fat, bacteria and other enchanting substances to stick to the walls of the hose. Reinforced vinyl is slick and doesn't hold waste products.

Something else to keep you awake at night .