Description
The Trident Marine Ocean-Flex (#321 Series) Multipurpose Hose is a highly versatile, heavy-duty marine hose engineered to handle almost any fluid-transfer application onboard commercial or recreational vessels. It is widely recognized in the boating industry for satisfying more stringent marine engineering standards than virtually any other hose on the market.
Specifications & Construction
According to technical data from Trident Marine, the hose features a robust, multi-layer design built for demanding environments:
- Materials: Black Nitrile inner tube and outer cover, providing maximum resistance to oil, fuel, fire, heat, ozone, and premature aging.
- Reinforcement: Built with multiple textile spirals wrapped around a dual steel wire helix, giving it high pressure capacity alongside excellent bendability without kinking.
- Temperature Range: Operates safely from -20°F to 212°F (-29°C to 100°C).
- Availability: Commonly priced and sold by the foot, or available in bulk 12.5 ft. lengths, 25 ft. coils, or 50 ft. coils depending on the inner diameter (ID).
Approved Onboard Applications
Because of its premium construction, a single style of hose can replace several distinct lines across your vessel, including:
- Fuel Systems: Approved for fuel fill, feed, and venting for both diesel and gasoline setups (Type A1).
- Engine & Exhaust: Ideal for wet exhaust, lube oil lines, engine coolant, and raw water intakes.
- Sanitation & Drainage: Extreme odor and chemical resistance make it perfect for marine toilets, holding tank plumbing, bilge pumps, and gravity drains.
Stringent Compliance Standards
The Ocean-Flex hose complies with major global and domestic marine regulatory standards, such as:
- USCG: Meets Title 46 CFR Sub-Chap. T for inspected vessels and Type A1/A1-15 regulations.
- SAE: Certified under J1942 (Code F, VW, NVW), J1527, J2006 R2, and J30R5.
- ABYC & ISO: Fully compliant with ABYC H-22, H-24, P-1, P-4, alongside ISO 7840 A1 and ISO 13363.
