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Wet exhaust hoses

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by RRIPP1, Nov 7, 2010.

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  1. RRIPP1, Nov 7, 2010
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    I'm am pretty new to boating. I'm in the process of changing some of the wet exhaust hoses. I have a 36ft Pacific bluefin with twin 440 Chrysler's Can anyone recommend a good quality hose. I have been looking at Trident Blue Corra-Sil. I do have some pretty tight bends, so I'll need something flexible.
    There are a lot of new products, which is the best and will last.
    Thanks
  2. Capt J, Nov 7, 2010
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    If you have tight bends and such, stay away from the blue silicone hoses. Use a good marine wet exhaust hose with wire (to help with crushing at the bends), and you should get 7+ years out of it. Trident makes a good one as do others.
  3. Loren Schweizer, Nov 8, 2010
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    In the "Withstood the Test of Time" group, Shields makes the hose and Vernay makes the various (FRP) elbows and bends.


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  4. Marmot, Nov 8, 2010
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    Which I found worked extremely well when replacing the exhaust hose on my own 48' "trawler." A selection of glass elbows and 45s makes life so much simpler and it takes the strain off the hose.
  5. Capt J, Nov 8, 2010
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    Yeah, but it's ohhhh so much cheaper to just use hose. You don't have to buy extra hose clamps and FRP elbows. Only replace the hose 3 times as often.

    However, using the FRP elbows to make the bends and keeping the hose straight does work better and makes the hose last a heck of a lot longer. It is the way to go if you have the room and means to do it.
  6. RRIPP1, Nov 9, 2010
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    Thanks everyone for there help.