[Alberg30] Stuffing Box Hose

[Bob Bounds]

Lewis Marine Supply of Stuart, Florida, (phone 772-286-2118) lists in their
2002 catalog, 1 1/2 inch ID Packing Box hose part Number HO150 for $8.95.
The hose is actually 5 ply marine exhaust hose.  When I replaced my hose I
purchased a short length of 1 3/8 inch ID hose from a NAPA  parts store and
filed the outside until I could insert it into one end of the stuffing box
hose.  Wrapping the stern tube with fibreglass seems like a much better
idea.

If you try to contact Lewis and have any problems let me know, I will be
glad to pick one up and ship it to you.

Bob Bounds
Echo Gulf #132

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Subject: [Alberg30] Stuffing Box Hose


I'm having trouble finding replacement stuffing box hose of the correct
size, i.e. 1-3/8" internal diameter. After trying marine stores, truck and
auto shops and pool installers, it appears just about ALL hose comes in
standard 1/4" increments. I've seen "exhaust hose" suggested as a substitute
in the archives but was disappointed in the piece I examined in one marine
shop, as it isn't straight, and appeared too limp. The shop advised against
using it saying it would not stand up to wear and could endanger the boat if
it fails, and having seen and handled it, I agree. (But are different kinds
of exhaust hose ..?)

Can someone who's been through this problem recommend something?

Calvin
Voyager #30

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