There you go!! Answer from the OEM tech support. (as impractical as it may
be)

Now let's be realistic; How many boat owners will crawl inside their lockers
or down into the bilges to remove that expensive hose (double clamped) from
the valve every 6 months??

Most likely the hose will be damaged or distroyed by doing this..

I don't recommend messing with a good tight hose connection until it is time
to replace the hose.

It would have been much easier if they had put a threaded boss and grease
passage in the valve body.. 3 minute job to lub these valves.

Here is another thought.. Why not use UHMW plastic for the ball and Marelon
for the body.. UHMW is supper slick and tough. You can hardly scratch it on
a belt sander. The will even make it with a molded in lubricate.

Come on Forespar. Get real and get with modern technology!!


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My opinion and experience. FWIW

Steve
s/v Good Intentions