Hose replacement

[Sixbrothers]

I have a 22 year old boat. I have recently replaced the holding tank (cracked) and the head ( leaking). Now I have some of the cabinets apart in the head to access the holding tank vent so it can be replaced (corroded). Since I have everything apart, should I replace ALL the hoses and the vented loops. Everything looks like new and I have had no smell problems since the tank replacement. The hoses will be difficult to get apart and could be time consuming. I have a lot of other stuff to do.

[sailingdog]

I would replace the hoses and vented loops, since you don't know how old they are, and appearances can be very deceiving. Given how much work it probably was to tear everything apart to this state, do you really want to have to possibly do it all over again next season because you chose not to replace the hoses at this time.

I would recommend using SeaLand's OdorSafe hose for any of the larger sewage lines. Using a hair dryer, heat gun or boiling water will make disassembling the hoses much simpler.

[AjariBonten]

Seems like you've done 90% of the labor already, for the cost of replacing the hoses now you'd be saving re-doing all the labor at some unexpected time/location.

a stitch in time, and all that...........

[camaraderie]

Yes...do it now.

[Sixbrothers]

Thanks for the advice. I WILL replace everything.

[sailingdog]

Sixbrothers-

I am willing to bet if you inspect the hoses after you remove them... they're going to be in worse shape than you first thought.

[pegasus1457]

Originally Posted by sailingdog

I would recommend using SeaLand's OdorSafe hose for any of the larger sewage lines.

I agree -- the Odor Free stuff is worth the effort and cost, but ...

I just measured up my boat for replacement of all the waste plumbing. The total length was 30 ft. This stuff lists for $9/ft at Waste Marine. I did a deal with my local independent chandlery and bought a 50' reel for $275. I figure I can sell what is left to someone else in my marina.