Boat fuel line replacement

[captpierre]

After 13 years is it necessary to replace fuel hoses and bulb from boat to motor?  I understand they deteriorate inside. 

[OhioFisherman]

I would, better to replace them now than have a problem on the water? My boat had removable tanks, but like 12 years or near that one hose sprang a leak.

[AKRISONER]

52 minutes ago, captpierre said:

After 13 years is it necessary to replace fuel hoses and bulb from boat to motor?  I understand they deteriorate inside. 

it will leak/plug itself or your engine will start fouling up if theres a problem. Ethanol is brutal on rubber so if you run ethanol gas you are more likely to have an issue.

[porkpie]

Mine is about the same vintage.  I’m thinking about replacing it shortly.  I don’t run ethanol fuel but the rubber is starting to look a little bit sketchy.  It can’t hurt.  I’m going to get replacement line from my local marina though, not that junk from Canadian tire.