Exhaust hose recommendation

[rhythmsurfer]

I just bought a new muffler (vernatone inline) for my Hunter 1981 36. I am astonished at what West Marine wants for exhaust hose. Any "cheaper" ideas. Jamestown Distrubutors seems to have the best prices but I am unsure of what type of hose to go with. The I.D. is 2" and the length is about 10ft. The engine is a yanmar 2qm (18hp).

 

[Lake Superior Sailor]

I plumbed mine, a yanmar Ysm 8 with copper pipe sweat soldered together. Used hose for conections at plastic muffler...double Clamp....Dale

 

[Ross]

The hose is steam hose . I have always been amused that we have plastic mufflers and high temperature rated hose.

 

[Ross]

2 inch ID hose from McMaster-Carr is just under 15 dollars per foot.http://www.mcmaster.com/#steam-hose/=gqlzqh

 

[woodster]

they have hose right here http://shop.s2owners.com/prod.php?15899/Shieldsflex II Marine Water⁄Exhaust Hose for $8.96 per foot ....

regards

woody

 

[robertsapp]

I just bought a new muffler (vernatone inline) for my Hunter 1981 36. I am astonished at what West Marine wants for exhaust hose. Any "cheaper" ideas. Jamestown Distrubutors seems to have the best prices but I am unsure of what type of hose to go with. The I.D. is 2" and the length is about 10ft. The engine is a yanmar 2qm (18hp).

You can go to Pensacola Rubber & Gasket on N. Palafox and get exactly what you need. It's cheaper than West Marine, but I think you're still going to pay at least $8 to $10 a foot. Good wire reinforced fuel and exhaust rated hose isn't cheap.