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Hi,
We replaced all the hose clamps on our boat with Clamtite seizings. No issues, and with a teensy bit of practice much quicker and easier than hose clamps. We used stainless, but Monel is more corrosion-resistant. From data I have seen, properly applied seizings are stronger than ones with hose clamps on barbed fittings, as the former can compress between the barbs. Redundant seizings and regular inpections are still a good idea, of course, just like with hose clamps.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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