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Justin
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Initially Posted - 05/31/2007 : 19:02:24

Does anyone know the length of their swing keel cable hose? I ordered it from the Catalina factory and told them I needed 16" because that is what I found was listed in the original parts manual that we have on this site. I had already discarded mine before I remembered to measure it. The problem is I received my package today and they sent me 12" of hose. I don't want to have problems with more water than normal coming up the hose from motoring in reverse. What are your opinions of the 12" hose? Should I try to get the 16"? I'll probably call Catalina tomorrow.
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Justin
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Champipple
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Response Posted - 05/31/2007 : 19:43:31

All you really need is enough to go above the waterline - its just radiater hose - we bought 3 feet from Napa and cut it to fit.

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/31/2007 : 20:17:48

"its just radiater hose "

Seem to recall that mine (from CD) is Marine exhaust hose. It has a woven stainless steel wire core and is stiffer and tougher than radiator hose. Not to say that radiator hose won't work. I guess all it has to do is keep the water out.

Make sure your clamps are in good condition and use a little sealant around the pipe.

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Greg S
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Response Posted - 05/31/2007 : 21:04:24

What type of sealant would you suggest?

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 05/31/2007 : 22:47:26

"What type of sealant would you suggest?"

I used a thin coating of lifeseal.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/01/2007 : 06:40:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by ClamBeach
 "its just radiater hose "

Seem to recall that mine (from CD) is Marine exhaust hose. It has a woven stainless steel wire core and is stiffer and tougher than radiator hose. Not to say that radiator hose won't work. I guess all it has to do is keep the water out.

Make sure your clamps are in good condition and use a little sealant around the pipe.

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Now that you mention it I think you are right - however I specifically remember the original one had nothing to do with Marine in the name.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/01/2007 : 08:29:17

My replacement from CD was marine exhaust hose, Lowell was very proud that he had such a good replacement. I also kept a piece of PVC over it to protect it more.

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ct95949
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Response Posted - 06/01/2007 : 09:41:35

I have a new hose from CD laying in the boat and I know it's more than 12", 16" sounds right. It should have a smooth wall.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/01/2007 : 10:19:40

We too had a peice of PVC over ours, it was part of the original configuration from when we bought it

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Justin
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Response Posted - 06/01/2007 : 14:34:04

I spoke with Chris in the parts department and he is shipping out the correct hose today so I'll be set once it comes. Mine also had the PVC cover, probably stock.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/01/2007 : 17:36:37

Notice I said kept, it was there when I got it and there when I sold it. I am glad it was stock, it seemed like a good idea to me.

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Jay Schkloven
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Response Posted - 06/02/2007 : 10:08:13

The hose should be double clamped when you put it on. I have used a heat gun to warm the hose slightly to make it slip on. Then I work it down to where the fiberglass and tube meet. I don't know if I would use any sealer. There is very little water pressure on the connection. I have also used some Rustoleum (SP) gloss white paint to mark the cable at the top of the hose. This way I know I have raised the keel to almost the full position and not over stressed the cable. This has really worked out well when I lose count of the number of turns on the winch handle.

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