Nicked filler hose

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Aug 24, 2005
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Nassau 34 Olcott, NY
I had to do some cabinet repair that involved cutting out wood near my diesel filler hose running from the deck. I obviously nicked the hose as I now smell diesel in the area around that hose, but I cannot visually locate the spot. It is nearly at deck level, so no fuel is actually leaking even at heel. Replacing the hose would be a major undertaking possibly requiring partial removal of the solid teak and holly sole. I want to avoid this. I wrapped the suspected section of hose with Tommy Tape, a self fusing silicone tape. I will probably do another series of wraps with the tape. Do you guys think that is sufficient? The only time the Tommy Tape comes in contact swith fuel will be when I add fuel, and that is not certain as it is a pretty straight run. Remember, the nick is so small I cannot see it, but I can smell it.
 
Feb 2, 2010
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Island Packet 37 Hull #2 Harpswell Me
If you are going down the tape option rather than replacement option, i would use "rescue tape" which is fuel resistant.
 
Sep 25, 2008
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Harpoon 5.2 Honolulu, HI
What if you cut the hose in the section you can get to, replaced the first foot or so and put in a joiner? You could double clamp and it would be a more permanent solution.
 
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