replacing fuel inlet hose

[87sylvanv171]

I have a 87 sylvan v171 17 foot. The hose that runs from the intake to the tank(under floor)has a large rip in it. I was thinking as a temp fix of running a litte smaller of a hose inside the existing hose. So that i would not have to cut up the floor. Dose anyone have any thoughts on this idea? Also what is the best method of flushing the tank? Th hole in the hos elet water and debris into the fuel tank while it was on the dealer lot for a few months. I just bought the boat a couple of weeks ago. <br />Thanks for any help.

 

[Bondo]

Re: replacing fuel inlet hose

Your Plan,.... Sounds like an Explosion waiting to Happen.........<br /><br />Fix it Right........<br /><br />Gasoline,+ Boats is a Very Dangerous Mix when Not Done Right........

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: replacing fuel inlet hose

Anything fuel related you have to fix right! You could cut a hole in the floor and install a hatch over it when your done.

 

[DJ]

Re: replacing fuel inlet hose

The advice given, so far, is right on. You don't mess with fuel.<br /><br />Also, make sure you use "red stripe" marine rated hose only. It is expensive, but you don't want to go cheap here.

 

[jch7450]

Re: replacing fuel inlet hose

Take the above advice!! replace the hose with the right one, never try to jury rig fuel lines, or for that matter,anything else on a boat!