cockpit drain

My 1985 Catalina 27 developed a leak from the cockpit drains, and I replaced them with 1 5/8" hose, but I cannot stop it from kinking. The hose has to make a 90 degree turn which always makes it kink. Is there any hose of this diameter that does not kink? Is there some sort of angled hose...

Hi All, Have a ‘95 Oceanis 440 with a water leak from the cockpit into the aft Cabin. The water appears to be entering either around the aft portion of the cockpit table and pedestal or the self bailing stern tubes. Has anyone had a similar problem with the 90s era Models? The water pools...

I sold my last boat nearly 10 years ago and have had an itch that needed scratching lately. This time (for now, anyway) I wanted something I could bring home and keep in the garage when not in use and today I found a 79 Javeline. It's not in too bad of shape - the biggest issues being the last...

Both of my cockpit drain hoses were leaking. I found the marine exhaust hose that Catalina used on my boat but wanted to see if anyone has advice on fitting the new hoses in. The space is super small and the hoses only flex a little bit as the length is 18inches or so. Any advice would be...