What head hose to use?

little doc · Post by **little doc** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 8:24 am

I finally figured out how to get to all the hose ends. Now I have the dilemma of choosing a hose. I went to west marine and they had the white hose that is currently in the boat for about 3.50 a foot. The catalog has several black hoses "guaranteed to keep odor out for a lifetime" for up to about 12 bucks a foot. Is the expensive stuff worth it, or will I be changing it in 5 years anyway. I am not adverse to spending the money but only if it is worthwhile. I plan on keeping the boat until hell freezes over. The salesman at WM did not know the difference between the options and was recommending the cheap stuff. thanks Scott.

franklyprice · Post by **franklyprice** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 2:09 pm

The balck stuff is better but not as flexible . You will smell odor through the white ones in about 5 years. I'm just realizing that now on my boat.

Brian Davin · Post by **Brian Davin** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 5:35 pm

I converted mine to white PVC tubing for the majority and then used PVC to hose adaptors for the connections at either end. I then used the top of the line white hose at the connections. I forget where I read about it, but no permeating smell. Only a couple of short lengths to replace if ever a problem.