Tow valves on newer 1.8 boats

[Murf'n'surf]

Those clips are a pain in the butt!! I learned some new words when I replaced a piece of cooling hose a few years ago.

 

[paul075]

Do you guys think this will work? Or at least temporary?
http://m.autozone.com/autozone-mobile/en/accessories/OEM-Hose-pinchers/_/N-26on?id=191675
View attachment 5719

The hoses are pretty stiff. might be hard to clamp them with that wing nut.

 

[Glassman]

Installed mine in the glovebox. I've never had to use it in 11 years. I think the $17.99 was worth it though.

 

[paul075]

Installed mine in the glovebox. I've never had to use it in 11 years. I think the $17.99 was worth it though.


View attachment 5722

I have these also. they are great for an emergency.

 

[maboat]

Installed mine in the glovebox. I've never had to use it in 11 years. I think the $17.99 was worth it though.


View attachment 5722

same here. keep a pair of them in the boat at all times - just in case I ever need to get towed. Never used in 8 years. But before I had these, I towed my seadoo thinking the odds of getting hydrolock from towing at no wake speed was very slim. My thinking turned out to be wrong and I had to rebuild that Rotax. Been carrying these clamps onboard every since.

 

[Julian]

I have to admit I don't even have hose clamp pliers in my glove box....13 years and counting with twin engine Yamahas and never needed to clamp a hose. If I was going to bimini, I'd buy a pair of pliers....

 

[bucks448]

I have them closed so I can flush the engines without loosing water out of the pumps. I open them when I'm done

Leave them open if you're not in the water, so the pump pickup gets flushed too.

 

[bucks448]

I have to admit I don't even have hose clamp pliers in my glove box....13 years and counting with twin engine Yamahas and never needed to clamp a hose. If I was going to bimini, I'd buy a pair of pliers....

If you were to keep you're boat in saltwater for a week, shutoff values are much better. Hose clamps are fine for an emergency.

 

[Julian]

If you were to keep you're boat in saltwater for a week, shutoff values are much better. Hose clamps are fine for an emergency.

I've not studied the exact hose routing and heights, but I would think that a shut off valve in the engine compartment would prevent salt water from standing in about 2-3 feet of rubber hose.....or are there metal fittings down there? I know the Y is plastic as some have had problems with them not being manufactured properly and restricting water flow.

 

[0627Devildog]

I would be concerned with restricting flow in the lines when installing the valves. . . . . I will be buying a pair of clamps to keep on board to pinch them off in an emergency.

 

[txav8r]

Clamps are all that is necessary for emergency issues. That is all I carry but never used them.

On the lake right now and Jackson Brown on the stereo...waves lapping at the boat, Chester sniffing around...cigar smoked, and a nice cab in my glass. Good to be on the water again. Thanks to all for the encouragement and putting up with my journey!

 

[Julian]

Clamps are all that is necessary for emergency issues. That is all I carry but never used them.

On the lake right now and Jackson Brown on the stereo...waves lapping at the boat, Chester sniffing around...cigar smoked, and a nice cab in my glass. Good to be on the water again. Thanks to all for the encouragement and putting up with my journey!

Actually clamps aren't even necessary for emergency situations. They are only needed if you want to push the one engine remaining to greater than no wake speed.

 

[bucks448]

I've not studied the exact hose routing and heights, but I would think that a shut off valve in the engine compartment would prevent salt water from standing in about 2-3 feet of rubber hose.....or are there metal fittings down there? I know the Y is plastic as some have had problems with them not being manufactured properly and restricting water flow.

I was referring to flushing the engine...hose clamps will end up damaging the hose if you use them often to flush the engine while it's in the water. IMO, there's no reason for shutoff values if you don't plan on flushing while in the water...emergency hose clamps will work fine.

As for flow restriction, it's no more than all the other fittings in line.

 

[10-8]

Actually clamps aren't even necessary for emergency situations. They are only needed if you want to push the one engine remaining to greater than no wake speed.

I carry the same clamps as well. I figure better safe than sorry, but I read something once that made a lot of sense.. On the dead engine(s), put the throttle in full forward position. In theory, this reduces the pressure it takes to get the water all the way to the engine. So I left the hoses as designed by Yamaha and carry the clamps just in case, but will still put the throttle in forward as well.

 

[txav8r]

Actually clamps aren't even necessary for emergency situations. They are only needed if you want to push the one engine remaining to greater than no wake speed.

I find that the idea if being towed and me riding in my boat yelling "slow down"! Would be one of those situations I do t want to be in. And even though it is remote that you would be dead in the water, and remote that a boat could tow you fast enough to flood the engines...I'm not taking that chance. So $10 says I will never have that worry single engine or dead in the water.

 

[Julian]

Where are you getting two clamps for $10, or are you just using a basic C clamp?

Everyone has their comfort level. I'm comfortable inland boating with no clamps on board. My glove box is already full....but hummm....it would make for more ballast!

 

[steined]

Where are you getting two clamps for $10, or are you just using a basic C clamp?

Everyone has their comfort level. I'm comfortable inland boating with no clamps on board. My glove box is already full....but hummm....it would make for more ballast!

They have them at Harbor Freight. A nice coating of Corrosion X / Boeshield, etc would be well advised for those!!!

 

[0627Devildog]

As for flow restriction, it's no more than all the other fittings in line.

By definition, if you are adding another restriction to the line it is additional restriction.

 

[txav8r]

@Julian , I had some irwin ratcheting clamps that I sold with the 230. The ones I found at Home Depot the other day were on sale, and I don't find them now at that price. But here is an online seller for $6.59 each, and if you buy $25 or more, shipping is free.http://www.zoro.com/i/G5018194/?category=7006 This is the clamp style I have found very useful for many applications, but the soft, non-marring jaws, ratchet, and all plastic design is boat friendly. The mechanism seems to be aluminum but I might be mistaken, so a coat of Boeshield would be a good idea on that mechanism I am sure.

 

[jollyroger]

Ok, on my 2012 SX 190, what hose is it that is clamped? And where is it.

Will be pulling the SX190 behind a houseboat. I will put the throttle all the way forward. Sounds like the extra protection of clamping the hose is a good precaution.