VETUS SLANG60 60mm Marine Wet Exhaust Hose, EPDM
VETUS SLANG60 60mm Marine Wet Exhaust Hose, EPDM — Product description
The VETUS SLANG60 is the 60mm wet exhaust hose that carries water-cooled exhaust from your engine out to the transom. EPDM rubber, built to SAE J2006 R2, and sold by the foot so you get the exact run your boat needs. Rated -22 to 212 degrees F with a tight 3-9/16 inch bend radius for cramped engine rooms.
VETUS builds marine systems that have to survive years of salt, heat, and vibration, and this 60mm wet exhaust hose is a good example of that thinking. It carries the water-cooled exhaust from your engine's mixing elbow or waterlift muffler out toward the transom. The inside diameter runs 2-3/8 inches, the outside 2-11/16 inches, and it's sold by the foot so you cut the exact run your boat needs.
The hose is EPDM rubber, the material that holds up best against the hot, wet, corrosive mix a marine wet exhaust throws at it. It's built to the SAE J2006 R2 standard, which is the spec engine builders and surveyors look for on a water-injected exhaust line. The rated temperature range is -22 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit, so it's comfortable in a freezing winter layup and in the steady heat of a running exhaust. Maximum working pressure is 48 PSI. That's plenty for a normally aspirated or turbo diesel wet exhaust.
A wet exhaust hose does more than carry spent gas. It's part of what keeps exhaust water and carbon monoxide out of the boat. A cracked, swollen, or collapsing hose can leak water into the bilge, or worse, let exhaust gas escape where the crew breathes. That's why the material and the rating matter. EPDM resists the heat, the ozone, and the oil in the exhaust stream, and it doesn't turn brittle the way cheaper rubber does after a few seasons.
One number worth watching is the bending radius. This hose bends down to 3-9/16 inches, which matters when the engine room is tight and the run from the muffler to the transom fitting has to turn hard. A hose that kinks at the bend chokes flow and traps water, and you don't want either in an exhaust system. The tight radius here lets you route cleanly, and in most installs it saves you an extra elbow fitting.
This is wet exhaust hose, and only wet exhaust hose. It's sized for the water-injected side of the system, downstream of the point where cooling water mixes into the gas stream. Don't run it on a dry exhaust or anywhere the gas isn't water-cooled. The 212 degree ceiling is the reason. If your exhaust outlet, waterlift muffler, or transom fitting is the 60mm or 2-3/8 inch size, this is the hose that ties them together.
VETUS designs its exhaust components to work as a system, from waterlift mufflers and gooseneck fittings to the hose that connects them. So if you're already running other VETUS exhaust parts, this hose sizes and mates the way it should. And because 60mm EPDM wet exhaust hose is a standard fit, it works just as well as a straight replacement on a mixed system where you just need the right diameter and the right rating.
It's worth checking your exhaust hose every season. Look for soft spots, swelling near the clamps, surface cracking, and any weeping at the joints. Rubber has a service life, and an exhaust line is not the place to push it. When any of those signs show up, plan the replacement before the next haul-out rather than after a failure on the water.
Because it's sold per foot, order the total length of your run plus a little extra for trimming and for seating the hose over the barbs on each fitting. Double-clamp every connection with quality stainless marine clamps, and make sure the clamps land on the barb rather than past it. If you're replacing an aging exhaust hose, do the whole run at once instead of splicing new to old. And if you're not certain which diameter your system takes, measure the fitting spigot before you order. We're glad to help you size it right.
Key Features
- 60mm size: 2-3/8 inch inside diameter and 2-11/16 inch outside diameter, the standard fit for that exhaust port
- EPDM rubber construction resists exhaust heat, ozone, oil, and salt for long service life
- Meets SAE J2006 R2, the recognized standard for marine water-injected wet exhaust hose
- Rated -22 degrees F to 212 degrees F, covers winter layup through a hot running exhaust
- 48 PSI maximum working pressure suits normally aspirated and turbo diesel wet exhaust
- 3-9/16 inch minimum bending radius routes cleanly through tight engine rooms without kinking
- Sold by the foot so you cut the exact run your boat needs
- Black finish blends into the engine bay
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized VETUS reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | VETUS SLANG60 60mm Marine Wet Exhaust Hose (Sold Per Foot) |
|---|---|
| Brand | VETUS |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SLANG60 |
| UPC | 8717372161131 |
| Inside Diameter | 2-3/8 Inch (60 mm) |
| Outside Diameter | 2-11/16 Inch |
| Length | 1 Foot (sold per foot) |
| Material | EPDM Rubber |
| Standard | SAE J2006 R2 |
| Temperature Range | -22 Degree Fahrenheit To 212 Degree Fahrenheit |
| Maximum Pressure | 48 PSI |
| Bending Radius | 3-9/16 Inch |
| Color | Black |
Frequently asked questions
What size exhaust does the SLANG60 fit?
It's the 60mm size, with a 2-3/8 inch inside diameter and a 2-11/16 inch outside diameter. Match the inside diameter to the spigot on your exhaust elbow, waterlift muffler, or transom fitting. If the fitting is 60mm or 2-3/8 inch, this is the hose that seats over it.
Is this hose sold by the foot?
Yes. You order the number of feet you need, and it ships as continuous hose. Measure your full run and add a little extra for trimming and for seating over the barbs at each end.
What is SAE J2006 R2?
It's the recognized standard for marine wet exhaust hose, the water-injected kind. R2 is the type designation for this hose. Engine builders and surveyors look for that rating on the exhaust line, and this hose meets it.
What temperature can it handle?
The rated range is -22 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit. That covers a freezing winter layup on one end and the steady heat of a running wet exhaust on the other.
Can I use it on a dry exhaust?
No. This is wet exhaust hose only. It belongs downstream of the point where cooling water mixes into the exhaust gas. A dry exhaust runs far hotter than the 212 degree ceiling here, so it's the wrong hose for that job.
What is it made of?
EPDM rubber. That material handles the heat, ozone, oil, and salt of a marine exhaust stream without going brittle after a few seasons, which is why it's the standard for wet exhaust.
How tight can I bend it?
Down to a 3-9/16 inch bending radius. That lets you route around a tight engine room without kinking the hose. A kink chokes flow and traps water, so staying at or above that radius keeps the exhaust flowing clean.
What is the maximum pressure?
48 PSI maximum working pressure. That's well within the range of a normally aspirated or turbo diesel wet exhaust system.
How should I secure it?
Standard marine practice is to double-clamp each connection with quality stainless hose clamps, seated on the fitting's barb. Two clamps per joint on an exhaust line is cheap insurance against a leak.
Can I use this as a straight replacement for my old exhaust hose?
If your current hose is the 60mm / 2-3/8 inch size and it's a wet exhaust line, yes. When you're replacing an aging run, it's worth doing the whole length at once rather than splicing new hose to old.
