I have a hose removal tool like those, but most times when I have used it on those big thick stiff hoses, I have damaged the end of the hose so that it needed to be replaced. My hope is the softer hose will eliminate the need for that tool. Dave
S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT  > On Apr 11, 2025, at 6:07 PM, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > FWIW, Harbor Freight sells cheap hose remover tools. They look like a screw > driver with a hooked end. Work great to work the hose loose from a barbed > fitting and then pull it off. You have to buy a set, but you wind up with > different sizes and styles you can divide between the boat, the car, and the > garage shop. > > Chuck S >> On 04/11/2025 5:33 PM EDT Bill Coleman via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> I have been using Silicone Radiator Hose for some of these hoses. >> While I realise that they may not be Approved, as Joel notes, where I need >> to remove these occasionally these are a godsend. Like me, they have no >> memory, and are simple to remove. With that in mind, I always use two good >> quality SS Clamps on them. For me, the only downside is that they are >> pricey, but there is a local Hose Vendor that has pretty good prices. I >> wouldn't use these for a major suction purpose. >> >> Bill Coleman >> Erie >> >> On Fri, Apr 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM David Knecht via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> Hi Dave- Thanks for you message and I like your suggestion. I did not know >> there was a more flexible version of non-collapsing hose. I thought about >> using reinforced PVC and did not realize it might kink so you saved me from >> that mistake. Have you tried to get the softball hose off and on a barb >> yet? If it is easier to remove, that would solve my problem. Have you >> considered using grease to help? Dave >> >> S/V Aries >> 1990 C&C 34+ >> New London, CT >> >> <pastedGraphic.tiff> >> >>> On Apr 10, 2025, at 3:39 PM, Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Anywhere there’s vaccuum (I.e. cooling intake) for sure you’d want a >>> non-collapsing hose. (Negative pressure more an issue than positive >>> pressure) >>> >>> I had a fibre reinfoced clear pvc reinf sink drain hose kink at a bend >>> point and replaced it with MPI series 110 hose, which was much easier to >>> work with than the stiff Lloyd’s approved stuff I had used elsewhere. >>> I’ll use it to replace the clear stuff on other through-hulls in future. >>> >>> <110-Softwall-Water-Cut-Away.jpg> >>> >>> Series 110 <https://marinehose.com/product/series-110/> >>> marinehose.com <https://marinehose.com/product/series-110/> >>> >>> Dave >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Apr 10, 2025, at 12:17 PM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List >>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> David, >>>> >>>> There is an ABYC standard: Hoses that connect to underwater fittings >>>> should be manufactured to SAE J20R3 as a minimum and marked as such on the >>>> outer surface. >>>> >>>> They are reinforced (and yes, stiff). You could use wire reinforced clear >>>> hose. Less stiff than the black or sanitation hose. >>>> >>>> Joel >>>> >>>> On Thu, Apr 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM David Knecht via CnC-List >>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >>>> I am wondering if there is a reason why one would need to (or want to) use >>>> a thick, stiff hose for a sink drain connected to a seacock. It makes >>>> bends difficult/impossible and makes it difficult to remove the hose from >>>> the barb. It seems like overkill in a situation where there is little to >>>> no pressure on the hose. Something like Tygon/PVC tubing would seem >>>> adequate and much easier to work with. I would think the same would be >>>> true for the raw water cooling hoses. Am I missing something? Dave >>>> >>>> S/V Aries >>>> 1990 C&C 34+ >>>> New London, CT >>> <pastedGraphic.tiff> >>>> >>>> Your contributions help pay the fees associated with this list and help to >>>> keep it active. 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