T&T: Fw: Hose advice

[Larry N. Brown]

>I will be replacing much of the bilge pump hose on board in the near
> future. The OEM hose is all exhaust/water rated, rubber with a wire
> helix. I presume it's of Chinese or Asian origin because the boat was
> produced there, but most of it is showing signs of dry rotting or 
> cracking.
>
> I have replaced some of it with Shields 16-250 (Shieldflex II), but in
> the process I've discovered that most all of the existing hose is in
> similar condition. The Shields hose is not inexpensive, I could save
> some dollars by changing to the vinyl VAC hose. I plan to buy bulk in
> enough qty to change them all.  Any advantage of one over the other?
>
> Last winter I changed all the (greywater) drainage hoses from rubber to
> vinyl, I'm pleased with the results.
>
> Anyone know of a good source to buy a 100 ft or better?
>
> Steve Sipe
> Solo 4303 "Maerin"

Steve,

Last year I replaced all of Cigano's sanitary hose with Trident 101. Going 
price from WM was in the vicinity or $10/foot. Got the best price from Blue 
Water Ship's Store in Foley, AL., at just over $5/foot. Ask for Scott and 
tell him I sent you. BWSS was originally out of Corpus and Galveston but 
they spun off the Foley operation and they don't yet have a web site.

No connection but I do have him on speed dial. Overnight shipping, no sales 
tax, good prices. When I call, he always says that this is the only store 
where they ask YOU what you want to pay for something.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Covington, LA
N 30 26.7
W 90 07.1