Wagmore
Veteran Member
Our recently acquired Nordic 26 has an inadequately secured exhaust hose, something our surveyor suggested we address. Doing so doesn't look terribly difficult, but I'm unsure the best way to go.
The section that is loose is between the flange connection where the exhaust exits the rear of the hull, continuing forward through an arc about three feet. The hose was previously secured with two screw head type tie wraps, but both of them failed right at the screw heads. Not too surprising...between aging plastic and the vibration in these obviously weak spots, it was bound to happen.
Is there a preferred support method for this type of flexible pipe? I'm visualizing something like a large cushion clamp...perhaps a pair of large stainless bands to surround the 4" exhaust hose, but lined with something to prevent wear. Whatever I use, I'd prefer to secure it to points underneath with a pair of Weldmount studs - they would be more than adequate strength-wise, and I'm loathe to drill when not needed. Especially since one of the two supports would be best located on the bottom of the cored cockpit sole.
The section that is loose is between the flange connection where the exhaust exits the rear of the hull, continuing forward through an arc about three feet. The hose was previously secured with two screw head type tie wraps, but both of them failed right at the screw heads. Not too surprising...between aging plastic and the vibration in these obviously weak spots, it was bound to happen.
Is there a preferred support method for this type of flexible pipe? I'm visualizing something like a large cushion clamp...perhaps a pair of large stainless bands to surround the 4" exhaust hose, but lined with something to prevent wear. Whatever I use, I'd prefer to secure it to points underneath with a pair of Weldmount studs - they would be more than adequate strength-wise, and I'm loathe to drill when not needed. Especially since one of the two supports would be best located on the bottom of the cored cockpit sole.