Timcan Well-Known Member Joined Apr 11, 2020 Messages 106 Reaction score 73 Points 28 Dec 31, 2025 #1 Somtimes the hose got in the way so I built this to make things easier. We will see if it works the next time I’m out. Happy New Year to all. Attachments IMG_2873.jpeg 340.2 KB · Views: 36 IMG_2759.jpeg 2.1 MB · Views: 36 IMG_2758.jpeg 2.1 MB · Views: 36 Reactions: Tuidawgs11 and SkunkBoat
Somtimes the hose got in the way so I built this to make things easier. We will see if it works the next time I’m out. Happy New Year to all.
D DennisG01 GreatGrady Captain Joined Sep 1, 2013 Messages 7,882 Reaction score 1,566 Points 113 Location Allentown, PA & Friendship, ME Model Offshore Dec 31, 2025 #2 I like it - it's a simple, effective solution. I may steal the idea
S Sdfish GreatGrady Captain Joined Sep 15, 2013 Messages 548 Reaction score 186 Points 43 Location San Diego, California Model Adventure Jan 1, 2026 #3 Great idea!
Mustang65fbk GreatGrady Captain Joined Jun 4, 2020 Messages 2,960 Reaction score 779 Points 113 Age 40 Location Seattle Model Seafarer Jan 1, 2026 #4 I just saw this the other day and thought it was a cool idea, though the $170 price tag is a bit absurd for a hunk of plastic. Seems like something that could be very easily/cheaply made at home on your own. https://www.westmarine.com/hosecoil-hosecoil-flush-mount-enclosure-with-hose-8590663.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GGL_PLA_Boat%20Maintenance_Low%20Margin&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22699256293&gbraid=0AAAAAD_lEeoYMTBoTLDRbd4MJaFJZpGWm&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsvuYutLrkQMVCBitBh1_6SJTEAQYASABEgJsLfD_BwE
I just saw this the other day and thought it was a cool idea, though the $170 price tag is a bit absurd for a hunk of plastic. Seems like something that could be very easily/cheaply made at home on your own. https://www.westmarine.com/hosecoil-hosecoil-flush-mount-enclosure-with-hose-8590663.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=GGL_PLA_Boat%20Maintenance_Low%20Margin&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22699256293&gbraid=0AAAAAD_lEeoYMTBoTLDRbd4MJaFJZpGWm&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsvuYutLrkQMVCBitBh1_6SJTEAQYASABEgJsLfD_BwE
Aquanut2 GreatGrady Captain Joined Feb 23, 2016 Messages 96 Reaction score 14 Points 8 Location Beaufort NC Model Marlin Jan 4, 2026 #5 Great idea how did you attach to the plastic bulkhead? Were the pipe threads long enough to put the cap on the back side?
Great idea how did you attach to the plastic bulkhead? Were the pipe threads long enough to put the cap on the back side?
Timcan Well-Known Member Joined Apr 11, 2020 Messages 106 Reaction score 73 Points 28 Jan 5, 2026 #6 Yes the pipe threads are long enough to screw the cap on the back side.
Fishtales Well-Known Member Joined Jan 31, 2005 Messages 8,365 Reaction score 1,379 Points 113 Jan 8, 2026 #7 Looks nice....
Tuidawgs11 Active Member Joined Apr 14, 2018 Messages 32 Reaction score 7 Points 8 Location Seattle, WA Model Seafarer Friday at 8:06 PM #8 I completely stole this idea off another forum and happen to have a friend that has a cnc machine that made it for me. Attachments IMG_0915.jpeg 769.4 KB · Views: 6 IMG_0916.jpeg 936.1 KB · Views: 6 Reactions: Timcan and Mustang65fbk
I completely stole this idea off another forum and happen to have a friend that has a cnc machine that made it for me.