Update

[jorgeinmiami]

I haven't posted in awhile on my progress on my boat.
The last time I used the boat was over the July the 4th weekend that we stayed at my place in Islamorada.
Prior to this I was having a fuel delivery issue where the racor fuel filter would get clogged with either some black debris and or water. I took all the gas out of the tank ran It thru a filter and filtered it again before refilling it to the tank. I changed the racor filter and the various filters under the cowl.

The 1 day all was fine but towards the end of the day ...here we go again with the hasame issue.

I the bought a new racor assembly and fuel hose and changed one of the filters on the motor.
Ran great for most of the day but again clogged up.

When I got the boat home I said this is not happening again. I drained the fuel and took out the tank and cleaned the inside of the tank using 5 gallons of e90 gas some degreaser and dawn detergent. While doing this I changed the fuel line to the engine and got a new filter.

Once I started to get the last bit of cleaner out of the tank using a generic fule filter from Napa I used a cloth to see what came out... Some of the black crap that was clogging the filter.
The only thing I did not change was the 1 1/2 hose used to fill the tank. Took a look inside and there it is a deteriorating hose dumping crap into the tank.

Sorry for the long post but something so simple messed up my 10 day vacation.

[Bikecop1]

Glad you figured it out and it is a relatively simple fix.

[wattaway2]

I hope replacing that 1 1/2” hose was easy! ? Only done a couple and each was a bitch.

[77SceptreOB]

Originally Posted by wattaway2

I hope replacing that 1 1/2” hose was easy! ? Only done a couple and each was a bitch.

X2

The replacement on my 23' was a PITA!

[jorgeinmiami]

Yes I see that it may not be easy is has a nice bend right were you can't get to it.

My plan is to attach the new hose to the old hose with some zip ties and use the old to get the new one in and use plenty of soap to get it slippery.

Any other suggestions would be great.

But like Tyson once said everyone has a plan till they get punched in the face...LOL

[Capt Terry]

I replaced my fuel inlet line several years ago when I replaced my fuel tank. It was difficult. I like the soapy idea. I pulled it downward towards the center line of the boat with a sturdy rope attached at the upper end to help guide the new hose into place. Doubt your ziptie approach will work and if they slip, the job just got tougher, IMO. Either way good luck.

[bumpdraft]

Plus, have a helper push or pull.

And as far as the possibility of slipping, secure a end of a piece of monofilament to the old hose. You can pull a rope or whatever with it.

[Bigshrimpin]

I wrestled with mine for a while and then drilled 2 holes (in the hose) and used long shackles, a chain and a come along to the rear cleat. I wish I had thought of it sooner.

[wattaway2]

Found this picture of the access hatch I made to help getting the 1 1/2” hose in . I also put a couple layers of wax paper into the 90 degree area to help the hose slide around the inside curve. Soap and all can help but can also make it hard to pull or push as well