In preparation for Spring comissioning I started examining the coolant hoses for leaks.
The four main hoses appear to be original (1997). After a close examination of them, I decided they had lived a full life and decided to replace them.
I checked the parts in the Westerbeke parts catalog and the damage came to about $320 to replace all.
My colleagues on the Sabre forum suggested I take them to the local auto parts store and see if they might have some that would be cheaper than the Westerbeke hoses.
They were right. I was able to replace 3 out of 4 hoses with Carquest hoses saving me about $ 125. That’s enough to pay for the globe impeller, the barnacle buster, and some other key maintenance parts.
I did purchase the Westerbeke 039821 hose which has an internal reinforcing coil and was a little hard to source. Thank you Hanson Marine for stocking it even though it was pricey!
With a little luck, we’ll have Spring cleaning done soon and the boat for sea trials.
Change oil and filter (done
Change zincs (engine, freezer) (inspected)
Impeller (done)
Check / clean air filters
New coolant hoses (done)
Bleed and replace fuel filters (done)
Top off coolant (done)
Flush fresh water system with Barnacle Buster (done)
Install new anti-siphon hose (done)
X fingers and fire the baby up!
