T&T: Fw: SeaLand Vacu System

[Larry N. Brown]

> I would go ahead and replace that other hose. You say the system is 17 
> years
> old, so it sure could be the cluplrit. I have seen one instance where the
> vacuum tank itself went bad, but it was because it was too close to the
> exaust on a genset and just got and warped where it leaked at the gasket 
> on
> the vacuum switch on the end. I'm sure the gasket could deteriorate on 
> it's
> own. You're on the right track. Get that hose replaced and try the 
> isolation
> thing again. You should be able to get it sealed where there is no cycling
> at all.
>
> Brent Hodges
> "Friendship"
> 43 Albin
> Seabrook, Tx.

If you decide to replace the hose, check the price from Scott at Bluewater 
Yacht Sales, Foley, AL. Last time I looked, 1 1/2" Trident 101 was 
$5.65/foot. If you live outside of AL, there's no tax and shipping isn't 
bad. 251.943.4179 is the number.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Bear Point Marina
           Orange Beach, AL