Sealand Odorsafe Hose

[HahnR]

Vic,

Sounds like this is "the" hose to get. I need to replace the hose from the Y valve to the discharge seacock as well as the sanitation hose to the holding tank. Is this hose ok to use below the waterline? Thanks Vic!

 

[Vic Willman]

Sure, it's used below the waterline most of the time. However, if the through-hull is also below the waterline, your insurance man will want you to install a vented loop, to protect the boat from sinking if a fitting were to break, etc. The vented loop should be 4-6" above the waterline at the greatest anticipated angle of heel, and should be as close to the through-hull as possible.

 

[HahnR]

Thanks Vic! The hose on there now looks to be a hardwall hose similar to that of an engine cooling intake hose. It goes directly from the "Y" to the through-hull located on the bottom of the boat. I will see if I can add a loop in the installation.