Capt Kangeroo
Senior Member
I am finally getting around to replacing the first 6ft of each exhaust hose as it comes off the exhaust riser. The riser is 7" diameter. No big deal eh? undo the clamp, saw off the existing hose at 6ft then couple in the new hose and attach to riser. What could be easier? I should have known better, literally NOTHING on a boat is EVER easy or simple.
I have spent hours searching for 7" ID hose of any kind and have come to the conclusion it does not exist. Seems impossible and even those that sell hose for a living are surprised it is not available. I did find that Parker will make it on special order if you buy 100ft. Obviously no hose, no hose couplers either.
Surely I cant be alone, the boat is not that old and I would think every Taiwan trawler with the same Cat engines would have the same exhaust hose.
Anybody have any idea where I can find the hose or a creative work-around to replace these pieces?? Replacing all the hose with fglass tubing is not an option in my case. All suggestions profoundly and gratefully welcomed, I seem to be at an impasse.
I have spent hours searching for 7" ID hose of any kind and have come to the conclusion it does not exist. Seems impossible and even those that sell hose for a living are surprised it is not available. I did find that Parker will make it on special order if you buy 100ft. Obviously no hose, no hose couplers either.
Surely I cant be alone, the boat is not that old and I would think every Taiwan trawler with the same Cat engines would have the same exhaust hose.
Anybody have any idea where I can find the hose or a creative work-around to replace these pieces?? Replacing all the hose with fglass tubing is not an option in my case. All suggestions profoundly and gratefully welcomed, I seem to be at an impasse.