Searching for hose - PFP Waterbox to Hull

[Mdavies_02]

Hey everyone,

Looking to see what options there are for going from a lay down waterbox (PFP) to hull connection. The setup in my new (to me) ski has two metal couplers right now leaving 6 hose clamps and I'm looking to remove them for realiabiltiy and reduce damage to the hull.

Not looking to spend a fortune but I understand you get what you pay for. Does anyone have any good options? Let me know

Cheers

Mike

 

[Quinc]

I found best/cheapest option was to cut down a 96+ superjet hose. You need the bend for it to work.

 

[Mdavies_02]

I found best/cheapest option was to cut down a 96+ superjet hose. You need the bend for it to work.

OEM or Rad dudes style?

Let me know. At $100 I'm will to hack one up if it'll work.

 

[Quinc]

I used the rad dudes style that i got from JM. They are a bit flimsy though. Not sure if anyone makes a heavy duty thick wall hose?

 

[tpars]

Just curious but why 2 couples? I ran a 45 off the water box coupled to a straight section without hose clamps on the coupler with no issues last season. The hoses needed alittle heat to stretch over the coupler so I figured they weren't going anywhere. Cost around $40.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Just curious but why 2 couples? I ran a 45 off the water box coupled to a straight section without hose clamps on the coupler with no issues last season. The hoses needed alittle heat to stretch over the coupler so I figured they weren't going anywhere. Cost around $40.

Just the way it came - I didn't assemble it. I don't have a length of hose to remove the second coupler otherwise I would. I figured if I'm going to purchase some hose I might as well try to get rid of both couplers for a cleaner install. I just wasn't aware if there is a perfect solution.

 

[Mdavies_02]

Just curious but why 2 couples? I ran a 45 off the water box coupled to a straight section without hose clamps on the coupler with no issues last season. The hoses needed alittle heat to stretch over the coupler so I figured they weren't going anywhere. Cost around $40.

Just reread this after posting and realized the picture you posted was the finished product. NO WAY I haven enough luck to run that setup all season without it blowing off lol. Your a crazy sob lol

 

[tpars]

Just reread this after posting and realized the picture you posted was the finished product. NO WAY I haven enough luck to run that setup all season without it blowing off lol. Your a crazy sob lol

The water box and the thru hull pipe should be secured in place so my thinking was the hoses are wedged in between and don't have anyway of easily separating.

I figured it looks cleaner so send it and see the results. I usually ride close to shore or in a private pond so if they did come apart it's a few minutes of swimming and a few minute to throw hose clamps on.