Where to get high quality fuel fill & vent hose

Jul 21, 2013
333
Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
Hello,


Looking for premium high quality fuel fill, vent and pickup hoses, 1 1/2", 5/8" & 3/8".

Will product like Aeroequip work? Seeking suggestions and opinions.
 
Dec 16, 2006
353
Hunter 25.5 Cayuga Lake, NY
Aeroquip, Weatherhead, Gates, are 3 that come to mind. They all make several types and grades of hose products. Check with an auto store or industrial supply store that makes their own hose assemblies they should have what you need.

If you want top of the line find a local company that installs inground tanks for petroleum products, they may have some end rolls laying around. I'm sure you will pay top dollar though.
 
Feb 6, 1998
11,759
Canadian Sailcraft 36T Casco Bay, ME
Just be sure it has the USCG type/rating printed on the hose. It should be physically marked USCG on the hose.

Ratings:

Fuel Fill = USCG A2 or A2-CE

Fuel Hose = USCG A1-15
 
Jul 21, 2013
333
Searching for 1st sailing boat 27-28, 34-36 Channel Islands, Marina Del Rey
Which is a good hose, Shields vs MPI?


I noticed some online retailers are selling old stock, date printed on the is 2006, should there be any concern? These hoses will be under deck and not easily replaceable.
 
Aug 20, 2010
1,399
Oday 27 Oak Orchard
Bought all my new stuff right here at SBO which complies with all USCG, ABYC and LMNOP current regulations. This included tank to filter, filter to pump, deck fill to tank and tank to vent. Great stuff, lowest price I found.