Not that it's a common problem, but in the event you get a split in a fuel line or primer bulb, carrying a cheap plastic pinch off clamp could save a huge headache to stop a spill into the bilge that would not only be a bear to clean up, but a safety concern as well. I picked one up when working on my snow blower and thought it would be a good item to keep in the boat.
https://www.amazon.com/Swpeet-Clamps...39806247&psc=1
2009 ELITE 210
Good idea.
Vise grips
How about a couple of zipties?
The “why” I bought them. Both vice grips and zip ties let gas continue to leak. The cheap pinch pliers stopped it completely.Originally Posted by billnorman1
Good thought but I have too much in my boat allready.
I've never failed to stop a hose leak with vise grips. Which I carry in all my toolboxes.
Hemostats
A lot more versatile.
I duct taped mine to the inner wall of the rear compartment, no looking for it, weighs ounces at most and no adjustment needed, open close, and lock ring. In the event it ever happens, I can stop it within ten seconds of discovering it. I have vice grips in the boat, but by the time I open and adjust them them fit and close off the hose, more gas or oil where I don’t want it. For almost no cost, worth it to me.
It's a good idea and cheap too if you don't already carry vice grips in the boat. I always have needle nose vice grips in both boats and the truck since to me those are the handiest.
If you keep them inside the service well, they are always there are when you need them.
You just reminded me why I don't miss the east coast!If you keep them inside the service well, they are always there are when you need them.
ciao,
Marc
Fart proudly. Author, Benjamin Franklin.
1998 SKEETER ZX 202-C
150 V-Max TRP
MinnKota Ultrex-112. All paid with cash of course!
picked up the set... I assume the larger of the 3 is correct one to use for our fuel lines?
Well I put the larger one in the boat, so hope it's the right one :).
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