Thru hull bellows for steering hoses?

[Wingnut0302]

Hey guys I'm looking for a clean way to put my steering hoses thru my hull? I've seen the bulkhead fittings that require two small hoses on the outside to run to the ram but I'm not looking to spend all the cash for the two extra hoses.I need somekind of bellows that I can slide my two existing hoses through.Heres what I've found so far but they don't work with the ends on the hoses. Thanks in advance!!!




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[BeefKid]

I have seen those used and i plan on using them if i go to hydraulic again.. David Gause at Gause Built Boats uses them and they look very clean:thumbsup:

[Wingnut0302]

The hose is 1/2" but with the fitting its almost 1",I'd love to use them but it wont work in my situation

[Mr. Demeanor]

You order the hoses with those already on them. I dont think they can be added after unless you take the hoses to a hydrualic shop and have them take the ends off, install those flanges, and reinstall the ends.

You can see them already on the hoses here:
http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=162916F

[Wingnut0302]

I already have to much money wrapped up in the boat lol I trying to find some type of clean looking way to pass the existing hoses through the hull

[Mr. Demeanor]

Here are some rigging boots and gromets.
http://www.marineengine.com/products/accessories.php?g=485

[Wingnut0302]

Thanks Mr. Demeanor thats kind of what im looking for I can modify them......


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[BeefKid]

run them through thru the rigging hoses if you have them... thats how i had them on the action and i ran them through the bottom of the pans but if i were to do it again i would run them out the end of the riggin hose cause they take a beating through the pans

[flabum1017]

The nice thing about bulkhead fittings is that if something happens to a hose like getting kinked, cut or sun-damaged is that you don't have to replace a big, long hose, just the short peice outside the boat..... just my 2 cents.

[Wingnut0302]

I have two holes on the hull,one on the top and one on the back,Ther rigging hose is coming out of the top hole and i want to run the streeing hoses out the back hole...heres a pic of what I have to work with,I dont mind making a aluminum plate to cover the rear hole




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[BeefKid]

if you run it through the one hose it will look really clean... run it through then up near the ram cut a slit in the rigging hose and run the lines out to the ram

[Mr. Demeanor]

Th Marine makes a sleeve that fits over the rigging hose to run a fuel line bulb. I have one on my boat. You might be able to squeeze two steering hoses through it. I just measure the opening on mine and it looks to be 3/4" ID. Not sure if you could squeeze two steering hoses through that but maybe modify it to work?
http://www.thmarine.com/product.cfm?PRID=196

[Mr. Demeanor]

The other thing you could do is make a round cover for that hole with a couple holes for the lines. Put two clamshell on it where the lines pass through for a clean look. I have made some nice round covers for holes like that out of white 1/4" king starboard.
You can see the little plate I made to cover the old cable steering hole on the back starboard side in this pic. Something like that with a couple clamshells :thumbsup:
http://www.thmarine.com/product.cfm?PRID=113

[XstreamVking]

You can also cut the original pcs you showed (post #1,bulkhead fitting with strain relief, T&H marine)to fit over the hose/fitting. Disassemble and cut the part that the hose fits thru. Spread it open and put on hose.... Re-assemble and install. Use some good caulk and it will still be waterproof...Have done it many times.... Not perfect but works...

[vnemous]

Shaun take a look at some automotive axle boots and steering boots for rack and pinion. Just a thought.

[rchevelle71]

I just used a boot from West marine, looks OK, and was cheap.

[Wingnut0302]

I just used a boot from West marine, looks OK, and was cheap.


I think thats the winner (and cheap too),Mike i never thought of the cv boot or rack boot idea but them boots cost more then the one rchevelle mentioned and I would have to fab up a way to mount it on the boat

[Wingnut0302]

Ok with me being the cheap a$$ that i can be I came up with this...
Total cost....2.25

Rubber grommets from lowes,a peice of aluminum I had laying around and im gonna cover the hoses in split loom




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[mikeylarge]

With all the time and money you spent, just buy the bulkhead fittings, extension hoses and do it right..

[Wingnut0302]

Im about tapped out right now so this will have to do for now,but I hear what your saying

[slowaction420]

With all the time and money you spent, just buy the bulkhead fittings, extension hoses and do it right..

QUOTE=flabum1017;2111606]The nice thing about bulkhead fittings is that if something happens to a hose like getting kinked, cut or sun-damaged is that you don't have to replace a big, long hose, just the short peice outside the boat..... just my 2 cents.[/QUOTE]

there right we all know it boat looks cool good luck

[Wingnut0302]

Even if I go with the bulkhead fittings and extension hoses,im still going to need the plate to fill the hole thats there,I look at it this way....I have more wrapped up in the boat now then it will ever be worth to anybody but me so a penny saved is a penny earned for right now anyways

[custom1skier]

Wingnut, I feel your pain. I too was in the same dilemma only I had 4 lines and it would have cost a butt load of $$$ to do mine with through hull fittings. Anyway I wound up going a similar rout and don't blame ya! At least you don't have 4 more fittings to worry about failing... Good luck!:thumbsup: