Can someone explain this mess?

[DonV]

Change that red pvc valve to a real brass seacock.

Change that black corrugated hose to something better, it is well documented that hose is garbage.

For sure, without a doubt!!! And just to let you know plastic "tie wraps" are like $2.00 for a bag of 100. Looks like you could use some 4" and 7" ones to clean up the mess.

[Blue197320]

i had that black corrugated tube when i got my boat. it pumps water right back into the boat when it get s a crack in it. tie wraps are extremely cheap. keep some spares on the boat too., you never know when you may have to rig something to get home. i use them for everything. make a temp shelter from the sun with those and a tarp from t-top to bow rail.

[SBD]

Also consider consider rearranging the whole thing so the layout is more efficient. Why have a mile of hose whne there is mounting space near the destination. It will also make it easier to troubleshoot.

[WillyC]

Check out the link below. This guy has some very good info and shows you how to properly install a seacock.

http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/boat_projects