Bilge Hose

[C. Timmons]

I need to replace my original brittle white bilge pump hose. I was looking at the hose available from Westmarine, and noted that the "bilgeflex" hose that appears to similar to what I am replacing is not recommended for use as bilge discharge hose. Any recommendations?

 

[Mark Mowery]

When I replaced the bilge hose on my H33, I used smooth bore water hose from West Marine(clear with red and blue reinforcement). You'll be amazed at the increase in your bilge pump's output when compared to that cheap corrugated stuff.