Hershine Sundeck 41 Exhaust Hose Replacement

[millerbb77]

Just bought a 1987 Hershine 41 Sundeck. Survey indicated that the main engine exhaust hose from the muffler to the transom is deteriorated.

Anyone have experience with this? Any way to get it swapped out without completely dismantling the cabinetry in the master stateroom port side?

Thanks!

 

[Mac2]

Length and size of hose? Is it going through tight holes? You're going to detach from each end and pull the hose out from one end. Either attaching a rope, or matching up the new hose to the end of the old and taping in place (duct tape) and pulling the new hose through. If you have the space, the rope will work.

 

[millerbb77]

I’ll have to check on the diameter, but it’s about 20’ long. Not sure on what lies between the aft E/R bulkhead and the transom as it’s all behind cabinetry.

That does sound easier, and there is an access panel in the after most cabinet that should give access to the hose clamps on the overboard exhaust itself. I’ll have to look at it again.

 

[Comodave]

Not familiar with your particular boat but our last boat was a sundeck trawler. The cabinets in the aft cabin had lift out hatches all along the sides of the aft cabin. It would have still been a PITA to change the exhaust hose but at least there was a chance. Good luck with yours.

 

[millerbb77]

Thanks…I foresee some cutting of accesses in the bottom/backs of the cabinets!

 

[Comodave]

Ok, get a good multi tool to do the cutting in tight areas. I went to Ridgid from HD because if you register it online within 90 days you get a lifetime warranty including the batteries.

 

[Jeff F]

Ok, get a good multi tool to do the cutting in tight areas. I went to Ridgid from HD because if you register it online within 90 days you get a lifetime warranty including the batteries.

Yep. And a heavy hose pick to help get the hose off the fittings.

 

[millerbb77]

Good advice!

 

[Comodave]

When I pulled my engines in our last boat I had a heck of a time getting the exhaust hose off the engine. I ended up cutting them in the middle and then lengthwise to get them off. I used a multitool with a carbide blade to cut the wire in the hose. No way could I get them off any other way. The good news was that that piece of hose was only about a foot long. If you are replacing the whole hose then you can cut it loose and not be worried about damaging it. Buy some carbide blades for the multitool.