twiisted71
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i had to get my exhaust manifold worked on and decided while the system was drained, it'd be a prime time to change all the hoses in the ER. So far I have found 5 hose clamps that either the band or worm gear had rusted through!! I know for a fact that none were suspect when I purchased my boat as I climbed in-under-around -and through everywhere with a flashlight and mirror specifically checking for stuff below the waterline or on primary hoses before my maiden trip bringing the boat home across the Gulf of Mexico. I changed all the zinc'd steel or galvanized clamps I found with SS. Apparently the P.O. used chrome or some kind of plated clamps in addition to the afore mentioned home grade stuff while "fixing" the boat for sale. Geez, just leave the obviously needed to replace items there, so I could use the right stuff!!
Anyway if you fall into the couple of years passed used boat owner you may want to grab a flashlight,mirror, and some aspirin/muscle relaxers and include checking these in your spring readying. They truly cost next to nothing and require no more than a screwdriver to maintain-yet they can easily cost you your boat or even your life.
Look everywhere
Entire raw water system Main and Genset
Exhaust hose clamps Main and Genset
Keel cooler
Bilge pumps
shower sump
washdown pump
livewell
Air Conditioning cooling pump
sink drains
rudder and prop shaft stuffing boxes
holding tank hoses esp those used for overboard discharge
ALL thru hulls
Its a little mind blowing when you think of the potential problem points!
Anyway if you fall into the couple of years passed used boat owner you may want to grab a flashlight,mirror, and some aspirin/muscle relaxers and include checking these in your spring readying. They truly cost next to nothing and require no more than a screwdriver to maintain-yet they can easily cost you your boat or even your life.
Look everywhere
Entire raw water system Main and Genset
Exhaust hose clamps Main and Genset
Keel cooler
Bilge pumps
shower sump
washdown pump
livewell
Air Conditioning cooling pump
sink drains
rudder and prop shaft stuffing boxes
holding tank hoses esp those used for overboard discharge
ALL thru hulls
Its a little mind blowing when you think of the potential problem points!
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