Cockpit drain hose.

Wilson · Post by **Wilson** » Jul 9th, '22, 09:00

I have a 18.5 Typhoon Weekender with a clogged cockpit drain hose. Because the hose from the cockpit to the hull valve does not run straight and has a kink in it I cannot run a clean-out snake down it. Any ideas on how to remove the clog short of removing the hose?

Thanks, Mark

Ernie Pollard · Post by **Ernie Pollard** » Jul 9th, '22, 09:55

Mark

I use a small bathroom plunger. The one I have is the yellow color model from Home Depot. Has worked for me for years.

Ernie

Paul D. · Post by **Paul D.** » Jul 10th, '22, 11:36

You can try a garden hose with nozzle pressure from below and above.

gonesail · Post by **gonesail** » Aug 5th, '22, 16:36

it's why I always prefer black rubber hose for drains. no kinks. unfortunately my boat has a lot of the corrugated type which I consider inferior .. but .. one of these days.

hinmo · Post by **hinmo** » Aug 6th, '22, 21:00

i blasted one side of my Ty with the power washer yesterday....no dice, still plugged (or the ball valve is closed)

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » Aug 8th, '22, 06:52

If the hose has a kink in it then that would seem to be the problem and it should be replaced, Steve.

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