Check valve???

Aug 17, 2013
981
Pearson P30 202 Ottawa/Gatineau
we have reinforced transparent hoses
I will check them again when we get to the boat to see if the level is good in it
 
Jun 14, 2010
2,307
Robertson & Caine 2017 Leopard 40 CT
Another random thought, but somewhat related: Put your phone number in a visible place at the helm so a good samaritan (or authorities) can reach you if there’s an emergency while you’re away. Also, allow a means for non-forced entry, such as combination lock or hidden key.
 
May 17, 2004
5,602
Beneteau Oceanis 37 Havre de Grace
we have reinforced transparent hoses
I will check them again when we get to the boat to see if the level is good in it
Transparent hose, even with fiber reinforcement, is not recommended for below waterline use and engine intakes. Rather than adding a check valve a much better use of your time and money would be to replace that with reinforced black rubber hose rather than the transparent hose usually made of PVC.
 
Jun 14, 2010
2,307
Robertson & Caine 2017 Leopard 40 CT
Transparent hose, even with fiber reinforcement, is not recommended for below waterline use and engine intakes. Rather than adding a check valve a much better use of your time and money would be to replace that with reinforced black rubber hose rather than the transparent hose usually made of PVC.
It can be clear. Engine intake hose should be wire reinforced to withstand a vacuum without collapse. I see nothing wrong with using something like this for below waterline use. I use it on my boat Amazon.com
 
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Jan 7, 2011
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Oday 322 East Chicago, IN
On the “closing the thru hulls” issue, I say close them when off the boat. When you are on the boat (sailing or living aboard), you would know if you had A hose failure. Not so much if you are home or elsewhere.

I didn’t always do that, but when I found a rotted hose u def my galley sink, that could have flooded my boat, I started closing the thru hulls religiously.


Greg
 
Jun 14, 2010
2,307
Robertson & Caine 2017 Leopard 40 CT
On the “closing the thru hulls” issue, I say close them when off the boat. When you are on the boat (sailing or living aboard), you would know if you had A hose failure. Not so much if you are home or elsewhere.

I didn’t always do that, but when I found a rotted hose u def my galley sink, that could have flooded my boat, I started closing the thru hulls religiously.


Greg
That’s really bad. How old was that hose?
 

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Mar 23, 2017
4,324
Belliure 41 Back in the Chesapeake
Any hose I have in my boat that could sink my boat if it breaks is inspected at least every year and changed at the first indication of any kind of deterioration.

Hoses are cheap compared to what happens if one breaks.

When I re-did all my thru-hulls, I also redesigned where some were located specifically for access. So all current hoses ( that can sink my boat) are easily accessed, inspected, and changed if needed.

dj