____________________________________________________________________________ _ RE Fuel Hose >>The surveyor this time noted "The fuel hoses are original and may be due for replacement. These hoses should be USCG approved type A-1." All the fuel hoses on the boat going from the 3 fuel tanks to the engine and to the two diesel heaters are rubber Aeroquip, which we believe to be an excellent hose, but apparently is not U.S. Coast Guard approved. Where can we find information on exactly what hose and fittings to use? Thanks for the help, Susan Eureka, Sausalito, CA __________________________________________________________________________ Here is where you get the regulations the USCG web site http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/regs/reghome.html Meeting USCG regulations, Standards and Practices Developed by ABYC,NFPA,BIA, etc. etc.. AEROQUIP FC-234 Marine FUEL AND OIL HOSE Fire resistant USCG/MMT, NMMA/BIA Construction: AQP elastomer tube, brass plated steel wire reinforcement, braided refractory insulation and blue AQP elastomer cover. Application: Diesel fuel, gasoline, hot lube oil and water My last rubber hose upgrade I used AereoQuip FC-234 I liked the hose and fittings, it was easy to work with. This compared to Racor/Parker 221FR Hose, which had some issues with the type of ftg to be approved even though the hose was approved,Racor/Parker 221 hose was a real hassle. Also a good idea to keep copies/a small piece sample, of your new fuel hose purchase for the next surveyer Regards Denny Calmeyn Trojan F32 Lake Michigan

33 CFR 183.558 On 11/30/07, dc <denny@carefreeaquatics.com> wrote: > ____________________________________________________________________________ > _ > RE Fuel Hose > >>The surveyor this time noted "The fuel hoses are original and may be > due for replacement. These hoses should be USCG approved type A-1." > > > Where can we find information on exactly what hose and fittings to use?

' 183.558 Hoses and connections. (a) Each hose used between the fuel pump and the carburetor must be ''USCG Type A1'' hose. This section and a subsequent section only refer to gasoline installations. I wonder if there is a different section for diese? Ron Rogers