YB's Blue Hose

[spartonboat1]

This is a note for YachtsmanBill...could've PM'd, but decided to post here, since others may chime in. Now that I have a good working oil change, winterizer, etc. all around pump, I plan to run some permanent hoses from the pans or other pump out ports to a manifold, where I can hook up my pump on a portable basis. The manifold would be permanent, and I would attach the pump to it seasonally, but I would pull the pump for use elsewhere.

YB posted pix of his pump setup, including some 'blue' hose attached to his pump setup. What were those hoses?

I would like to install a better grade of hose that the Ace clear plastic, reinforced hose. Any suggestions, YB or others? The Parker-Hannifin seems a little upscale though for use once or twice a year.

 

[TopHattandTails]

Not a hose engineer, but the new Vikings are making the pump manifold long enough to reach dockside for ease of oil changes. Run a 15' hose to a 20 gal bucket and haul 1 bucket off and easy 5 gal refil without oil on the boat. Priceless...

 

[saltshaker]

either Aeroquip or Parker fuel/oil lines.

 

[bobk]

Not to hijack this thread, but a friend with a 48 Offshore has a built in oil change system that discharges and fills through a fitting at the electrical service panel on deck. Sounds like a great idea for my 48 MY. Any thoughts pro or con? All the engine room shutoffs will remain in place.

Bob

 

[yachtsmanbill]

Ive been meaning to get back on this, but I missed it! That wasnt me with the blue hose, but to keep this on track, I will be running a line from the main fuel tanks to a day tank in the cockpit for my generator. Probably have a transfer pump at the tank with a switch in the cockpit to fill the tank. Ideas?? Thoughts? What hose would be good for that? Originally, it was done with copper and a poor job at that. The fittings are all typical hatteras flares. ws

 

[yachtsmanbill]

This is a note for YachtsmanBill...could've PM'd, but decided to post here, since others may chime in. Now that I have a good working oil change, winterizer, etc. all around pump, I plan to run some permanent hoses from the pans or other pump out ports to a manifold, where I can hook up my pump on a portable basis. The manifold would be permanent, and I would attach the pump to it seasonally, but I would pull the pump for use elsewhere.

YB posted pix of his pump setup, including some 'blue' hose attached to his pump setup. What were those hoses?

I would like to install a better grade of hose that the Ace clear plastic, reinforced hose. Any suggestions, YB or others? The Parker-Hannifin seems a little upscale though for use once or twice a year.

On this note, I have the OEM hose off the pan to a coil by the stringer. I usually clamp a piece of the nylon reinforced clear stuff to that and outa the pump into the bucket. Some systems are a little barbaric still and will improve with time. ws

 

[TopHattandTails]

YB - with that transfer pump - make sure you put an audible alarm on that thing. Best would be to set it a few gallons shy of full, then hook it to your horns, so that you can hear it while on the dock (in case you forget and start walking away from the boat). Know a guy that put 49 gallons into a marina and had some nice Coast Guard violations, pulled about 30 boats for washings, and general difficult time ($$$)... Transfer pump got left on by accident, filled the main tank, then went directly overboard into the marina via overflow ducts. Has happened to numerous owners of the same model per the salesman in the region... Fuel is meant to be burned, not thrown overboard (its expensive enough)! Other than that a great idea. Just think - put a bladder in the bow somehow and get that bow down without tabs for long runs.

 

[Brian Degulis]

The blue heavy wall fuel hose is fine but it's expensive and requires re usable or crimp on fittings. This stuff is a low priced alternative and only requires hose barbs and clamps or ferrules. http://www.teleflexmarine.com/shieldshose/website/section/product/103/8

Brian

 

[spartonboat1]

either Aeroquip or Parker fuel/oil lines.

One of these shops is around the corner from me a couple miles. Maybe I'll drop by and check on prices, although it was mentioned that must be permanently crimped. Maybe they have alternatives that would fit over a barb of some sort.

The concept of running a long hose over the side is interesting, although now if I make a mess (sumpin's gonna spill, I swear), its contained to the ER.

 

[REBrueckner]

Anybody planning on pumping any fossil fuel product from inside their boat to a container on the dock better have some STRONG safeguards in place.
You must be positive the dockside container has sufficient capacity, that nobody has either left any liquid in it nor put any in while you are inside your boat, that the conatiner does not leak, that the hose and fitting to the container are leakproof including the hose being unable to fall out, and on and on. If you place a buddy or mate by the container, a Walkie Talkie might be wise....anybody using a 1 HP pump could be pumping product real fast.....

As an example, why do you think when you buy fuel the hose/pump shut off is right at the tank opening and operated by you??

This is an idea that seems great until it fails...just once....seems like a way to turn a one man job into a two man job...

 

[Brian Degulis]

Yeah that seems like it would be more trouble than it's worth. Your going to need some way to cap off that hose going to the dock when your done. Then you got store and blah blah blah. Easier to just keep it all on the boat and carry the pails.


Brian