{"product_id":"cooling-water-hose-for-mercruiser-v6-v8-engines-rm32-01518","title":"Cooling Water Hose for Mercruiser V6 \u0026 V8 Engines","description":"\u003c!-- \n  ***********************************************************\n  EBAY LISTING DATA\n  ***********************************************************\n  OPTIMIZED EBAY TITLE (80 Chars): MerCruiser V6 V8 Cooling Water Hose 32-01518 32-01518T 1-1\/4\" ID 48-Inch\n  SEO NOTES: Research-backed technical specs for SKU RM32-01518. Confirmed as 1-1\/4 inch ID heavy-duty marine hose. Fits MerCruiser 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L, and 7.4L engines. Replaces Mercury OEM 32-01518.\n--\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"Cooling Water Hose for MerCruiser V6 \u0026 V8 Engines\",\n    \"description\": \"Premium 48-inch cooling water intake hose for MerCruiser V6 and V8 marine engines. Replaces OEM 32-01518 with high-grade, heat-resistant reinforced rubber.\",\n    \"brand\": { \"@type\": \"Brand\", \"name\": \"Aftermarket\" },\n    \"sku\": \"RM32-01518\",\n    \"mpn\": \"32-01518\",\n    \"offers\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/4boats.co.uk\/products\/cooling-water-hose-for-mercruiser-v6-v8-engines-rm32-01518\",\n      \"priceCurrency\": \"GBP\",\n      \"price\": \"{{ product.price | money_without_currency }}\",\n      \"availability\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/InStock\"\n    }\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #2c3e50; color: #ffffff; padding: 40px 20px; text-align: center; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch1 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 28px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eCooling Water Hose - RM32-01518\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 18px; color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003ePremium Quality Aftermarket Replacement for MerCruiser\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 25px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: none; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThis heavy-duty cooling water hose is specifically engineered for \u003cstrong\u003eMerCruiser V6 and V8 engines\u003c\/strong\u003e. It serves as the primary water intake connection, ensuring a steady and reliable flow of seawater to your engine's cooling system. Vital for preventing engine overheating, this hose is manufactured from high-grade synthetic rubber reinforced for marine environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa; border-left: 5px solid #27ae60; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #27ae60;\"\u003eRELIABILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to meet or exceed OEM specifications, this hose is resistant to seawater, oil, and extreme engine room temperatures.\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; gap: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003e48-Inch Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be cut to fit precise application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eWire Reinforced:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents collapsing under suction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eHigh Heat Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for engine room conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed #eee;\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine-grade rubber construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 300px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px; background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eTechnical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInner Diameter (ID)\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e1-1\/4\" (31.7mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003e48\" (122cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eEPDM \/ Reinforced Rubber\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; text-align: right;\"\u003eWater Intake \/ Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eCompatibility \/ Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #ecf0f1;\"\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eEngine Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eModels \/ Horsepower\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth style=\"padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: left;\"\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMerCruiser V6\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4.3L (175 - 205 HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAll GM Based\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMerCruiser V8\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.0L, 5.7L, 350 Mag, 6.2L\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e228 - 320 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMerCruiser Big Block\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e7.4L (454), 8.1L, 8.2L (502)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMIE \u0026amp; Sterndrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMerCruiser 4-Cyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.7L (165 - 190 HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1981 - 1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"background-color: #34495e; color: #fff; padding: 12px 15px; margin: 0; border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0; text-align: center;\"\u003eOEM Cross Reference\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold; width: 50%;\"\u003eMercury \/ MerCruiser\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32-01518, 32-01518T, 32-01518 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSierra Marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e18-4228\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRecMar SKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRM32-01518\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; background-color: #fcfcfc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 6px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; border-bottom: 2px solid #3498db; padding-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eQuestions \u0026amp; Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eIs this a genuine original part?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eThis is a premium quality aftermarket replacement part from RecMar, manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment (OE) standards for durability and fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eHow do I know if it is compatible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eIf your original part number is 32-01518 or 32-01518T, this hose is the correct replacement. It is commonly used for the water intake from the transom to the engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 5px 0; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003eCan this hose be cut?\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #666; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eYes, this hose is supplied in a 48-inch length to ensure it covers all MerCruiser applications. You should measure your old hose and cut this replacement to match the exact length required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; font-size: 14px; color: #7f8c8d; border-top: 1px solid #eee; padding-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please verify your engine serial number or existing hose dimensions before purchasing to ensure a perfect fit. Visit 4boats.co.uk for more premium marine parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Repower Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56227533029759,"sku":"RM32-01518","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8216\/7897\/files\/a11599e9-5ce2-4366-a40e-3e413694c801.png?v=1781256843","url":"https:\/\/4boats.co.uk\/products\/cooling-water-hose-for-mercruiser-v6-v8-engines-rm32-01518","provider":"4Boats","version":"1.0","type":"link"}