Outboard Rigging Hose Sleeve – Neoprene, Hook-and-Loop Wrap, Cut to Length
Outboard Rigging Hose Sleeve – Neoprene, Hook-and-Loop Wrap, Cut to Length
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Soft neoprene · Wraps on in seconds · Cut to length
Stop the Rigging Hose Wearing Down Your Boat
On many boats the outboard rigging hose rubs against the fiberglass at the back of the boat every time the motor turns or the boat moves. Over time that rubbing wears the surface down. This soft neoprene sleeve wraps around the hose and sits between the two, so the fiberglass is protected and the back of the boat looks neat and tidy.
Easy to fit
Nothing on the boat comes apart
The sleeve has a double-stitched hook-and-loop closure that runs from one end to the other. You open it, lay it over the rigging hose right where the hose already sits, and press it closed.
No cables or hoses need to be disconnected, and nothing has to be threaded through an end. It only takes a moment.
- Soft neoprene: a gentle layer between the hose and the fiberglass.
- Full-length closure: double-stitched for a secure hold.
- Cut to length: trim it if it is longer than your hose.
How it goes on
Measure, wrap, trim
1. Measure
Wrap a piece of string around your rigging hose, mark where the two ends meet and measure that length. Add 2.5 cm (1 in). That is the size around that you need.
2. Wrap
Open the closure, lay the sleeve over the hose and press it shut from one end to the other. Nothing gets disconnected.
3. Trim
If the sleeve is longer than your rigging hose, cut it down so it fits properly.
Size guide
Which size do I need?
Each size has two numbers: first the size around the hose, then the length of the sleeve. Choose the size around from your string measurement (plus 2.5 cm / 1 in), then the length.
| Size | Around the hose | Length | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.9 × 96.5 cm (9 × 38 in) | 22.9 cm (9 in) | 96.5 cm (38 in) | Black, Grey, Blue, Red |
| 22.9 × 114.3 cm (9 × 45 in) | 22.9 cm (9 in) | 114.3 cm (45 in) | Black |
| 25.4 × 96.5 cm (10 × 38 in) | 25.4 cm (10 in) | 96.5 cm (38 in) | Black, Grey, Blue, Red |
| 25.4 × 114.3 cm (10 × 45 in) | 25.4 cm (10 in) | 114.3 cm (45 in) | Black |
Pre-measured sizes around the hose, as a starting point: Mercury 4-stroke 22.9 cm (9 in), Mercury 2-stroke 25.4 cm (10 in), Yamaha SHO 22.9 cm (9 in). Please double-check on your own boat, especially the length.
Colours
Four colours to match your boat
Questions people ask
Which motors does it fit?
Three motors have been pre-measured: Mercury 4-stroke 22.9 cm (9 in), Mercury 2-stroke 25.4 cm (10 in) and Yamaha SHO 22.9 cm (9 in). Treat these as a starting point and measure your own rigging hose before you order.
How do I know what size to get?
Wrap a string around the rigging hose, measure the length where the two ends meet and add 2.5 cm (1 in). The lengths are 96.5 cm (38 in) and 114.3 cm (45 in), and you can cut a long one down to fit.
Do I have to take anything apart to fit it?
No. The double-stitched closure runs from one end of the sleeve to the other, so you wrap it around the hose where it already sits.
What does it actually do?
The rigging hose rubs against the fiberglass on the back of the boat and wears it down over time. The sleeve is the soft neoprene layer between the two, and it tidies up the back of the boat as well.
Which colours and sizes are there?
Black, Grey, Blue and Red, each 22.9 cm (9 in) or 25.4 cm (10 in) around and 96.5 cm (38 in) long. The 114.3 cm (45 in) length comes in Black only.
Specifications
- Material: soft neoprene
- Closure: double-stitched hook-and-loop, full length
- Size around the hose: 22.9 cm (9 in) or 25.4 cm (10 in)
- Length: 96.5 cm (38 in), or 114.3 cm (45 in) in Black; can be cut shorter
- Colours: Black, Grey, Blue, Red
What's in the box
- 1 × outboard motor sleeve in the size and colour you choose