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Old 05-16-2019, 04:45 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by PaulGel View Post
I have been thinking of what to do with all the clamps I have removed and I reckon the poster who is most in denial can have them as long as they promise to use them on all their sea cocks.
That's an awesome idea!

Like you I went through my entire boat and replaced almost all clamps with Awab. I found only a few truly questionable clamps, but what I did find that was pretty bad was EVERY near or below waterline connection had been double clamped (obviously after the fact since the clamps were different) including many places where double clamps did not fit over the hose barb! This is a major problem because not only does this not increase the security, but the clamp can actually damage the hose and help it to creep off the hose barb.

Ken
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