Hose Blister

[Highland Mist]

Glad I keep up with engine room checks! As a component of pre-start I always run my hands over the hoses to catch anything unusual I might not catch visually. Found this blister as I was doing the check yesterday. Bummed that I have to swap out the hose, but very happy I caught it before disaster struck. Have heard in some venues that many recommend changing out all hoses every so many years - looking for recommendations from Forum members. Thanks!

 

[OldDan1943]

Glad I keep up with engine room checks! As a component of pre-start I always run my hands over the hoses to catch anything unusual I might not catch visually. Found this blister as I was doing the check yesterday. Bummed that I have to swap out the hose, but very happy I caught it before disaster struck. Have heard in some venues that many recommend changing out all hoses every so many years - looking for recommendations from Forum members. Thanks!

Two schools of thought.
1. replace all hoses every 10 years, I think(recommended via a surveyor)
2. the other, as necessary... you found this one via visual inspection.

 

[Portage_Bay]

I too like to check by hand. For hoses that should be pliable I give 'me a squeeze to see if they've either started to stiffen up or gotten too soft.

The Port Engineer where I used to work said 12 yrs from date of manufacture whether in use or on the shelf. I know from experience a lot of hoses will live longer than 12 yrs but as they approach that age I inspect them more carefully and more often.

 

[kchace]

That's a very good catch. When I bought my boat I replaced ALL of the hoses including oil cooler lines. Most of the hoses were original - 25 years old - some of them very stiff.


Ken

 

[syjos]

I replaced every hose on Sandpiper at purchase 19 years ago. The boat was 24 years old at that time.

They are still pliable and appears in good shape.

I plan to replace all hoses again next year.

 

[ancora]

Straight hoses are no problem to replace it's the molded hoses that can be a problem, especially if you own VOLVOs and replacements are unavailable.

 

[FF]

After purchasing a boat, hose and belt changes (and spares) should be on the list with oil and antifreeze changes. Don't forget filters of every sort.

 

[OldDan1943]

After purchasing a boat, hose and belt changes (and spares) should be on the list with oil and antifreeze changes. Don't forget filters of every sort.

and fluide for the steering.