[warthog5]

I like yor boat Willy and you've done some nice work, "But" I wouldn't give you a plug nickle for the bildge hose you picked.
If it was up to me, that stuff would be outlawed. It make's a good dog toy, but that's about it.

It is segmented on the inside and out. That alone cut's down on your water flow capasity. I've had that stuff fall apart in my hand's. I suggest redoing it. It could save you life and property.