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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Lori Ann
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:16 pm Post subject: "shop vac hose" between hull and OB |
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On my Tom Cat, with Yamaha 150s a hose-like material, that looks much like a shop vac hose, covers some of the electrical and fuel connections from the hull to the motor. This has broken on one of my motors. I would like to replace it and need to know: (a) what is it called, (b) where can I buy it, and (c) how do I disconnect what is inside the hose?
You can see a bit of what I am talking about in this photo.
Thanks!
Warren _________________ Doryman
M/V Lori Ann
TomCat 255, Hull #55, 150 Yamahas
Anacortes, WA
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 4209 City/Region: Sammamish
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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Warren-Fisheries Supply sells
"Slit Wire Harness Conduit - Split Loom" made for that purpose. No need to disconnect anything _________________ MartyP
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:15 pm Post subject: |
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And the ends are secured with nylon cable ties (heavy duty ones). Mine have slipped off of the rubber inserts on the engines Warren and I need to resecure them.
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Matt Gurnsey Dealer
Joined: 11 Nov 2008 Posts: 1532 City/Region: Port Orchard
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:28 pm Post subject: Hose |
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Hi Warren,
I assume you are sure it's broken (cracked, etc.) and did not just come apart. Mine has a solid segment in the middle holding the shop vac looking hose on both ends. I had to resecure mine once as well (I initially thought it was broken until I looked closely).
Good luck - looks like Matt identified the proper material. _________________ Captain Matt
Former owner of Napoleon (Tomcat) Hull #65 w/Counter Rotating Suzuki 150's. |
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
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Vessel Name: Lori Ann
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Matt Gurnsey wrote: | Actually, the product used is not a split loom material. It is much heavier, and is solid. It is called outboard rigging tube, or rigging hoes |
Thanks, Matt! And what is involved in replacing it?
matt_unique wrote: | I assume you are sure it's broken (cracked, etc.) and did not just come apart. |
Yes, it is broken about 6" away from the motor. I have had ongoing problems with it and am wondering if it ages and gets brittle.
Warren |
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Matt Gurnsey Dealer
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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Pretty rugged stuff, so we haven't seen it breaking.
The bad news? Everything must be disconected at the engine, old tube slid off, new tube slid and and reattached, the reconnect everything. Not difficult, but time consuming. A split loom type would be easier, but would allow water in. |
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cemiii
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thataway
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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Naw--Gorilla Duct tape is better--two seasons.
Actually there is another "solution" and this is one of the self amalgamating silicone tapes. On E bay you can get 12 yards of this 1" wide tape for $10. Quote: | is the inclusion of polydimethylsiloxane in the gel, which contains zinc oxide. This material is added to act as a UV inhibitor. This means that the tape is resistant to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight, which often contributes to the degradation of ordinary tape. It is also resistant to other environmental factors, including the effects of ozone. In addition, silicone tape is designed to withstand moisture, as well as contact with solvents, fuels, acids, |
There several different brands--Rescue Tape is one, but I believe that some others may be cheaper--and perhaps better for this application. _________________ Bob Austin
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Doryman
Joined: 03 Oct 2006 Posts: 3807 City/Region: Anacortes
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Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2010 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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Hey!!! I have some rescue tape!!! Thanks, Bob!
thataway wrote: | There several different brands--Rescue Tape is one, but I believe that some others may be cheaper--and perhaps better for this application. |
But what would be better? I looked on eBay and the only tape that precisely matched your description was from Australia. So if you can give me an eBay item # that would help.
Thanks,
Warren |
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