Cockpit drain Hoses

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Jul 21, 2007
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I would like to update the hoses on my 1982 22' Hunter. Any suggestions on hose type and method of joining the 2 from the cockpit to the 1 overboard? It is currently a large T fitting. Would a Y type work OK? Is a trap type bend recommended or would that trap too much debris?. Thanks for any info.
Eric
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Jun 2, 2004
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Hunter 37-cutter, '79 41 23' 30"N 82 33' 20"W--------Huron, OH
Do you know what the hose ID is Eric? I changed mine out after one started leaking. The end fittings break away from the hose as seen in the picture. So I went with a solid hose, almost like a sanitation hose but more flexible. For the life of me I cannot remember where I got it nor the size. From the picture it looks like at least 1.5" ID.

A 'Y' should work at least as well as the 'T', probably better. Where does your scupper hose exit? My hoses gurgle when I sail heeled past 20 degrees but I don't think having a trap(I don't) would fix that. My port cockpit scupper exits through the starboard bootstripe and vice versa.
 

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Jan 24, 2009
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Hunter 22 Groton
I replaced mine using "Trident" brand corrugated bilge hose through Defender.com in Waterford, CT. It's 1 1/2" (their stock code# 500624), a barbed nyon "T" and double clamped each connection (Stainless clamps). See picture attached. Basically, I just duplicated the OEM installation. It's a real pain to get access...I had to remove the port quarter berth bulkhead, then crawl back through the berth into the open lazarette laying on my side...with the aid of some cushioning as you'll be there for a while in an awkward position.

Some say that the original configuration is prone to freeze damage as water collects in the "trap" section, but should not be a problem if before you wrap it up for the offseason you: 1) pour RV antifreeze down both cockpit scuppers until it dribbles out the stern drain, or 2) use a shop vac or compressed air and blow out the lines, or 3) don't do it like OEM and me and make your connections shorter from the cockpit drains to the "T" (or "Y") as well as the "T" (or "Y") to the common drain. You'll lose your "trap"; I'm not sure if that's good, bad or indifferent.
 

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Jul 21, 2007
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- - North Palm
Thank you all for the responses. Do you think this job can be done with the boat in the water? I wonder if my weight in the stern may but the overboard drain below the waterline. I don't look forward to the back pain!
Eric
 
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