As usual the saga of winter repairs takes you in new directions.
While winterizing the engine I noticed my water intake hose (thruhole to strainer) had cracks and needed replacement. While I was able to remove it from the thruhole I had no such luck from the strainer. Had to remove the strainer. In order to remove the strainer unit you have to remove the center water tank. Oh well. I'm getting sidetracked.
The hose appears to be 1" ID wire reinforced. My usual suppliers (Defender and WM) offer what they call engine water intake hoses polyester reinforced in this size but wire reinforced which they recommend for exhaust start with 1 5/8".
I guess the question is what hose does this learned group recommend for this application and where to get it.
Enrique
Talisman
1998 36 MK2 Hull #1673
Tall Rig Wing Keel
M35BC engine
Old Saybrook, CT Summer
South Glastonbury, CT Winter
Enrique,
I think this stuff should work well:
http://www.go2marine.com/product/164607F/shields-250-series-shieldsflex-...
Tom Sokoloski
C36/375IA Past Commodore
Noank, CT
Enrique,
Since water is being sucked up from outside by the impeller - there is a negative pressure inside that hose, from the through-hull valve to the strainer. It must contain the metal helix wire spring inside the hose, otherwise it may collapse and stop the water from entering the strainer.
I use wire enforced hoses everywhere on the vessel.
Sail La Vie 1999 Catalina 36 MKII, M35B-17031, Coyote Point, San Mateo, CA
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Thanks folks. I ordered Tom's suggestion.
Enrique
Talisman
1998 36 MK2 Hull #1673
Tall Rig Wing Keel
M35BC engine
Old Saybrook, CT Summer
South Glastonbury, CT Winter