The hot water hoses on my 1984 h31 are showing signs of rotting. It appears they are going to be virtualy impossible to remove and replace. Has anyone on this board ever done this before and if so, do you have any suggestions on how to go about it? Thanks, Greg
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress
Nothing is impossible...
Some things just require a little more planning and creativity. Replacing your water hoses only requires doing a couple of things: 1. measure the total length of hose you need for each section...buy it, plus an extra 2-3'. 2. When you buy the new hose, also buy as many male-male pvc connectors as you'll need (explanation follows) and some PVC cement. 3. Remove all hose clamps...don't just loosen--REMOVE 'em. Remove the hoses from all fittings, faucets and the pump. Ok...now it starts to require a little thought...'cuz you're gonna pull the old hose out, and at the same time you'll be pulling the new hose through...so you have to decide where to start. 4. Using one of the male-male connectors, put one end of the of new hose onto one of 'em (apply plenty of PVC cement first), and one end of the old hose on the other end (also using plenty of PVC cement. 5. Drink a beer while the cement sets. 6. Commence to CAREFULLY pulling hose. It won't be necessary to follow this procedure for some sections of the hose, 'cuz you can remove the old hose and then snake the new hose through without any problems...but this way works to change hoses in places you can't get to.
Some things just require a little more planning and creativity. Replacing your water hoses only requires doing a couple of things: 1. measure the total length of hose you need for each section...buy it, plus an extra 2-3'. 2. When you buy the new hose, also buy as many male-male pvc connectors as you'll need (explanation follows) and some PVC cement. 3. Remove all hose clamps...don't just loosen--REMOVE 'em. Remove the hoses from all fittings, faucets and the pump. Ok...now it starts to require a little thought...'cuz you're gonna pull the old hose out, and at the same time you'll be pulling the new hose through...so you have to decide where to start. 4. Using one of the male-male connectors, put one end of the of new hose onto one of 'em (apply plenty of PVC cement first), and one end of the old hose on the other end (also using plenty of PVC cement. 5. Drink a beer while the cement sets. 6. Commence to CAREFULLY pulling hose. It won't be necessary to follow this procedure for some sections of the hose, 'cuz you can remove the old hose and then snake the new hose through without any problems...but this way works to change hoses in places you can't get to.
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Claude L.-Auger
Hoses from engine to hot water tank ?
Greg, Peggy gave you the easiest way to replace the fresh plumbing lines. Since you are talking about rotting, I thought you might be talking about the hoses running from the engine to the heat exchanger (the hot water tank itself). If that's the case, a few weeks ago I posted a step by step on how I did it on my 34. Real easy and like Peggy, there is some time allowed for a beer. If you can't find it in the archives, let me know and I'll dig it up for you. Good luck
Greg, Peggy gave you the easiest way to replace the fresh plumbing lines. Since you are talking about rotting, I thought you might be talking about the hoses running from the engine to the heat exchanger (the hot water tank itself). If that's the case, a few weeks ago I posted a step by step on how I did it on my 34. Real easy and like Peggy, there is some time allowed for a beer. If you can't find it in the archives, let me know and I'll dig it up for you. Good luck
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Claude L.-Auger
Hoses running from engine to tank ?
Greg, Peggy gave you the easiest way to replace the fresh water plumbing lines. Since you are talking about rotting, I thought you might be looking at replacing the hoses running from the engine to the heat exchanger (hot water tank). If that is the case, a few weeks ago I posted a step-by-step on how I did it on my 34. Real easy, and like Peggy, there is time allowed for a beer. If you can't find it in the archives, let me know and I'll dig it up for you. Good Luck By the way, has the channel at SRYC silted again since Hurrican Georges ?
Greg, Peggy gave you the easiest way to replace the fresh water plumbing lines. Since you are talking about rotting, I thought you might be looking at replacing the hoses running from the engine to the heat exchanger (hot water tank). If that is the case, a few weeks ago I posted a step-by-step on how I did it on my 34. Real easy, and like Peggy, there is time allowed for a beer. If you can't find it in the archives, let me know and I'll dig it up for you. Good Luck By the way, has the channel at SRYC silted again since Hurrican Georges ?
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Peggie Hall/Head Mistress
If that hose is rotting...
Take a hard look at the rest of your hoses--fuel, especially. Have you been running an ozone generator on the boat? If so, you're finding out first hand why you shouldn't...'cuz ozone is highly destructive to rubber and soft plastics.
Take a hard look at the rest of your hoses--fuel, especially. Have you been running an ozone generator on the boat? If so, you're finding out first hand why you shouldn't...'cuz ozone is highly destructive to rubber and soft plastics.
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Don
Where's your water heater?
I replaced the hoses on my former 31' and it wasn't so tough. Just requires 2 people, and working in the access panels under the after berth. I don't remember specifics, which confirms that it wasn't so hard. Otherwise, I would have remembered! Good luck.
I replaced the hoses on my former 31' and it wasn't so tough. Just requires 2 people, and working in the access panels under the after berth. I don't remember specifics, which confirms that it wasn't so hard. Otherwise, I would have remembered! Good luck.
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Michael O
It's going to hurt!
I vividly recall replacing mine a few years ago (1985 H '31). The biggest problem is the angle of the turn the hoses take after leaving the engine compartment. Obviously, you'll use the existing hose to fish through the new ones. However, make sure you FIRMLY connect the old with the new, because the sharp angle will rip the connection as it passes by. Then have a good time down in hell (that's what we call our deep lazarette) where the hot water tank is located. There is no comfortable way to position your body as you clamp the new hoses onto the fittings on the water heater. Pick a nice cool day for this job. I did it all by myself.
I vividly recall replacing mine a few years ago (1985 H '31). The biggest problem is the angle of the turn the hoses take after leaving the engine compartment. Obviously, you'll use the existing hose to fish through the new ones. However, make sure you FIRMLY connect the old with the new, because the sharp angle will rip the connection as it passes by. Then have a good time down in hell (that's what we call our deep lazarette) where the hot water tank is located. There is no comfortable way to position your body as you clamp the new hoses onto the fittings on the water heater. Pick a nice cool day for this job. I did it all by myself.
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