While inspecting things for my winter projects I was quite surprised with the condition of sea water intake hose(s). At first glance they look great but if you look real close they are covered with splits/cracks running around the circumference. You can really see them by flexing the hose a bit. This is evident on both engine hoses and the smaller saltwater intake for washdown. They are all in about the same condition so I guess it is an aging thing. Hoses are original 2001 to the best of my knowledge.
Going to change them all out. Cost is about $10 a foot for the 2". Haven't shopped the price hard yet but here is one source:
Going to change them all out. Cost is about $10 a foot for the 2". Haven't shopped the price hard yet but here is one source:
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