[Rhodes22-list] Stern drain hoses

[Goodness]

I agree as well.  Since you are working on it, consider what i did.  Order new through hulls and hoses to match.  Its all above waterline so you can use inexpensive fittings.  A good time to up your diameter as Graham did.
Bob (palatka)

> On May 20, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Rhodes22 <bobandkathyr22 at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> Graham is correct.  When Stan was getting feedback that the drain were clogging owing to leaves and other debris, he increased the diameter of the drains (and the size hose, of course).  
> 
> We "Rhodies" are going to be more dependent on each other for "technical" and just plain questions on our sailing vessels as we watch Stan move on to other endeavors.  
> 
> Kathy and I are sure going to miss the General Boat's presence at various boat shows.  We had grand times with Elton and Stan at the shows and fun with Rose at the factory going back to 1991.  If Stan makes the Annapolis show this year, we will do all we can to be there if my treatment schedule for two cancers permits.  
> 
> Bob in Stuart 
> "NoKaOi 3"
> 1986 and 2010
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On May 20, 2017, at 3:55 PM, Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> Tom:
>> It would be best to take the old hose off and measure the inside diameter or
>> measure the outside diameter of the thru-hull barb. I think that Stan
>> changed the size of the drain hose over the years so others may have a
>> different size hose than yours is. My boat (76) only had a .5" garden hose
>> originally. I thought that was minimal and it was constantly clogged so I
>> replaced everything with 1.5" fittings and hose.
>> 
>> 
>> Graham Stewart
>> Agile. R22, 1976
>> Kingston Ontario Canada
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
>> Thomas s
>> Sent: May 20, 2017 10:59 AM
>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Stern drain hoses
>> 
>> Rhodies,
>> 
>> 
>> One of the hoses that leads from the cockpit seats in the back out to the
>> stern through hulls has developed some cracks.
>> 
>> It is currently a corrugated plastic-y hose.
>> 
>> Anybody know the proper size and have recommendations for the type of hose
>> to use?
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> 
>> Tom
>> 
>> s/v Just Bent
>> 
>> '90 Rhodes 22
>> 
>> (recycled 2001)
>> 
>> Houston, TX
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