Hose between Cockpit Scupper & Through-Hull

[Bob Pullen HC-33 1981]

We noticed water in the engine bilge
Traced it to a breach in the (VERY) hard rubber 3 to 4" (i.d.) hose, connecting the cockpit / main scupper to the corresponding opening in the hull. The distance is short, but corresponding openings are NOT lined up, and the current (and possibly original 30 yr old) hose seems like it is around 18"+
The openings on this Hunter 33 1981 are offset by about 10"
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get the replacement hose maleable enough to work with in those very tight quarters, or should I consider 2 x 90deg fittings with shorter hose intervals, so as to reliieve the stress from this happening again (30 yrs down the line)?
Many thanks
Bob Pullen
Seanorita
Yucatan

 

[NYSail]

Is the hose 3 to 4" long or 18"?? I am assuming its 18" long based on your 10" offset.

Anyway, the rubber may be so hard because its 30 years old Go down and check out some new hose.... sure it will be flexable enough.

 

[Bob Pullen HC-33 1981]

Sorry, didn't specify...it seems that it is between 3 and 4" inner diameter.
thanks

 

[higgs]

I am sure you will find hose for this purpose to be flexible enough to do the job. check West Marine.

 

[onecoolair]

Your wife or girl friends "Hot Hair dryer" Keep it set to high fan speed so it does not burn out....

 

[Eric M]

I just replaced ours last fall and had about the same situation...I boiled a pot of water large enough that I could get both ends of the hose in the pot, deep enough so you really heat up the areas that will slip over the fittings at each end. In just a minute or so in the boiling water the hose will be soft enough to slip over the fittings and quite flexible. Worst part of the job was removing the old hoses.

 

[py26129]

I just replaced ours last fall and had about the same situation...I boiled a pot of water large enough that I could get both ends of the hose in the pot, deep enough so you really heat up the areas that will slip over the fittings at each end. In just a minute or so in the boiling water the hose will be soft enough to slip over the fittings and quite flexible. Worst part of the job was removing the old hoses.

X2 on the above advice. One thing to add is that a little KY jelly in the hose and on the fitting makes it a lo easier to refit the hose. (As per Peggy''s advice I tried it this spring and it made a big difference. The only downside was having to ask my 13 yr old's questions about what the stuff was used for normally)

Matt

 

[Ross]

X2 on the above advice. One thing to add is that a little KY jelly in the hose and on the fitting makes it a lo easier to refit the hose. (As per Peggy''s advice I tried it this spring and it made a big difference. The only downside was having to ask my 13 yr old's questions about what the stuff was used for normally)

Matt

Daughter or son? Dishwashing liquid also works on the hose.

 

[py26129]

Daughter or son? Dishwashing liquid also works on the hose.

Ross

Daughter. There's another funny story about me going tot he pharmacy to pick up a tube and being completely baffled and taken aback the sheer size of the selection and assortment.

Dishwashing liquid does work but not quite as well. I replaced all my holding tank plumbing this spring and had plenty of opportunity to try both.

Matt

 

[Bob Pullen HC-33 1981]

Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas. I have located a pan big and deep enough for the replacement hose, but will have to do with what we can find around here...no West Marine around!! I've used the dishwashing liquid with good results as well. Many thanks.
Any ideas on how to get the old one off?
Bob

 

[Sam Salter]

Dishwashing liquid makes your eyes water too!
sam