Witches Hat

[plaicemat]

Does anyone know the proper name for those 'witches hat' things that route cables from the engine through a waterproof grommet? I need to get one and can't find it anywhere on the internet. The right name would probably solve this.

 

Terry

[diverdave]

http://marinestore.co.uk/page/mrst/CTGY/st...g-cones-rubber/

[plaicemat]

Thanks for that, Dave, just what I'm looking for.

 

Terry.

[Harry S]

Terry,

 

Let me know how you get on - I need to replace one on my 165 too! Any tips gratefully received. Are you having your engine serviced by the man in Abingdon this year?

 

Harry

[Swainiac]

Witches Hat.........slightly tighter than a Wizards Sleeve, well it was when I went to school.

 

Rich

[Newboy]

They are quite easy to fit, just take off all the bits from the ob and thread thru then reconnect, just don't drop any bolt or nut down the drain like I did .....

[endeavour boats]

Rather than try and fit the 30+mm nut through the steering grommet. Depending on the boat, it might be easier to disconnect the cable from the helm and feed it through the grommet from the engine end. I put the steering cable through its own one and feed the rest through a second.

 

Steve

[diverdave]

I got fed up with changing mine they don't last 5 minutes and like Newboy says you have to disconnect everything that passes through them.

So I came up with this simple solution.

[plaicemat]

My word, thanks for all the input, chaps. Harry, yes I am unless I decide on a weekend in Poole; service Saturday, fish Sunday. Rich, don't make me invoke the Dark Forces; scoff at your peril!

 

For the others, I'm not actually replacing the existing one, I'm fitting another one to accommodate the inlet pipe and cable from the exterior bilge pump to the bait tank. But I will remember the advice when I do have to.

 

Terry.

[charlieannear]

I got mine from ASAP Supplies though I have to admit I'm struggling to find them on there at the mo!

 

C.

[plaicemat]

I have to agree, Charlie, so am I.

 

Terry.

[charlieannear]

Might be worth e-mailing them?

According to my records, I paid

[shytalk]

cquip at soton

[oysterboats]

there common name is actually witches hat and i think i spotted some on ebay this last couple of days if thats any help

[charlieannear]

I have to agree, Charlie, so am I.

 

Terry.

Probably too late now but if not, go to ASAP Supplies site and type 'gaiter' in the search box.

 

C.

[crazy fred]

try shamrock quay chandlers southampton they had quite a few on the shelf last week

[charlieannear]

Quay West call them 'motorwell grommets'

 

No wonder they are difficult to find- everyone calls them something different!