Oday 28 scupper hose replacement

[tredychris]

Hi

I noticed a leak around the starboard cockpit scupper drain tube - water was collecting in the hollow just in front of the dripless shaft seal - the boat was on the hard for the winter. After rebedding the scupper drain tube and checking for water tightness, I noticed the scupper hose had a hole in it just below the drain. I then also noticed another hole way towards the scupper outlet on the transom. Time to replace the whole tube. One problem, how to undo/redo the clamp at the transom end. When in the quarter berth, there is no way for me to reach the clamp, I just cant fit in the gap far enough even with the batteries out (I also have that extra engine bulkhead panel removed). With the hot water tank, AC compressor and 12v refrigeration in the lazzarine, there is no way for me to fit in there. With a 3ft 1/4 in square rod with a 1/4 drive universal joint to a socket (all taped in place), I could probably get the old clamp undone, but it could be impossible to tighten a new one that is loose around the tube.

Has anyone had to get access to the clamps on the transom outlets? How did you manage it? I dont have any small thin relatives who can help out and may have to let the yard figure it out ($$$).

thanks in advance
Chris

 

[njlarry]

My secret trick to replace them is to use an oscillating tool from the outside to cut the head of the old mushroom off. Keep the blade under the mushroom flange to minimize any scratches to the transom gel coat. You can then pull the hose up into daylight from the cockpit locker and undo the hose clamp. I forget the details of the 28 but to reinstall you may have to cram into the cockpit locker or remove a panel from the end of the starboard quarter berth.
Hopefully you will only need to do this job once.

 

[Apex]

find a small or skinny fellow sailor and buy him some beer or rum

 

[odaydokay]

I replaced these several years ago. You need to access through the main deck hatch. Pull all your junk out and crawl down there. You can reach both of the deck connections and those at the through hulls. Buy a good quality hose. Don't replace just one. You will need a good light. One of the head lights is very helpful. Not the most fun I have had but doable unless you are 6'7.

 

[tredychris]

Thanks for the comments so far. I'm 5'10 200lbs and broad shouldered and with the AC compressor, hot water tank and refrig' unit, I cant fit in there (cant even bend my knees in the room that is left) - if i could i would replace each hose; definitely looks like the port hose was replaced by the PO. With a modified tool, i can probably get the old clamp undone and pull the hose off from the quarter berth (with the extra panel and batteries removed), I can only reach about as far as the last foot and then my left shoulder jams against the bulkhead at the bottom of the quarter berth. With the rudder steering and fuel tank in this area, they certainly make the owner have to think of creative ways to get the job done.