carl_miller
Carl Miller
<div>The torpedo tubes on Lifesong (M-384 Hull #44)are not solid from
port to stbd. but rather the outlets are linked by two approx
18" 3' Dia Hoses double clamped to a center "drain manifold".
How in the world to get to it to replace the, now 15 year old
hoses is a real problem. No access from the lazerette - rudder
post, port side has the fuel tank. stbd is the qtr berth. It
appears that removal of the hot water tank is the only way, then
crawling aft under the cockpit sole to get to the tubes,,,,Am I
ever looking forward to this job.
(1) in reading previous discussions, it appears that these tubes
are solid from one side to the other on other boats, Correct?
(2) what is access like on you-als boats.
If the hose/tube ever came adrift, there is no way to get to it
while under way. Any seacock would not be reachable without the
afore described aft crawl. Any thoughts?
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port to stbd. but rather the outlets are linked by two approx
18" 3' Dia Hoses double clamped to a center "drain manifold".
How in the world to get to it to replace the, now 15 year old
hoses is a real problem. No access from the lazerette - rudder
post, port side has the fuel tank. stbd is the qtr berth. It
appears that removal of the hot water tank is the only way, then
crawling aft under the cockpit sole to get to the tubes,,,,Am I
ever looking forward to this job.
(1) in reading previous discussions, it appears that these tubes
are solid from one side to the other on other boats, Correct?
(2) what is access like on you-als boats.
If the hose/tube ever came adrift, there is no way to get to it
while under way. Any seacock would not be reachable without the
afore described aft crawl. Any thoughts?
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