On 20 Jul 2006 04:58:53 -0700, "dean5321" wrote:

Hello,

I was wondering if any one has some advise on what should be the
considerations when choosing a water hose and possibly hose accessories
such as Reel?

Some issues that I was thinking of a
What would be the best casing, storage solution for a hose (reel?)

I've been using small 50 foot or so wind up reels I got from Sears for
years. They have worked great so far.
On big boats I use large garden hose reels.

How long does a hose need to be relative to your boat size?

At least 10 - 20 feet longer than your boat.

Is a Reel an important/helpful accessory?

I fined it very helpful. It lets you store the hose in a very compact
way and helps eliminate kinks.

What is the main usage of a water hose? Washing? Drinking? Other?

All of the above.

How is the usage different when you are docking in the marina VS when
you are out?

You don't use it much away from the dock unless you have a watermaker.

How often does one replace the hose?

As needed.

Is there a different hose use when you are sailing in the ocean/lake?

No.

Should one assume that less washing is need in the lake?

Yes. Some what.

Any recommendations from you experience on the best hose solutions and
where do get them will be welcomed.

Thanks!

Forget flat hoses and coily hoses. Waste of time and money as a main
hose.

This is flat out the best hose I've ever used.

http://www.irrigationwarehouse.co.uk...ls_choice.html

This is the only place I've seen that carries them in the US. Of
course once I found them I stopped looking for others. :-)

http://www.natlmarine.com/