{"product_id":"hydraulic-dual-hose-bulkhead-fitting-black-216-r8b","title":"Uflex R8B Hydraulic Dual Hose Bulkhead Fitting – Black","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUflex R8B Hydraulic Dual Hose Bulkhead Fitting – Black\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoute both hydraulic steering hoses through a single bulkhead penetration with a clean, waterproof finish. The Uflex R8B dual hose bulkhead fitting is designed for use with pre-assembled hydraulic hoses, providing a secure, watertight thru-bulkhead connection that protects hoses from chafe and keeps the installation looking professional. The black finish blends cleanly into most boat interiors and engine compartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Hose Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Routes both port and starboard hydraulic hose lines through a single bulkhead opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof Thru-Bulkhead Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seals the bulkhead penetration to prevent water intrusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Use with Pre-Assembled Hoses\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with pre-crimped hydraulic hose kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean, low-profile appearance in engine compartments and interior panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChafe Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eliminates hose-on-panel contact at the bulkhead pass-through point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e R8B | SKU: 216-R8B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-cylinder hydraulic outboard steering systems requiring dual-hose bulkhead routing through a single opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Uflex PROTECH and SilverSteer hydraulic steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor use with pre-assembled hose kits such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uflex-kitob12-hydraulic-ob-hose-kit-with-pre-crimped-brass-fittings-and-bend-restrictors-on-both-ends-2-per-pack\"\u003eUflex KITOB12\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uflex-kitob14-hydraulic-ob-hose-kit-with-pre-crimped-brass-fittings-and-bend-restrictors-on-both-ends-2-per-pack\"\u003eKITOB14\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uflex-kitob20-hydraulic-ob-hose-kit-with-pre-crimped-brass-fittings-and-bend-restrictors-on-both-ends-2-per-pack\"\u003eKITOB20\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify fitting compatibility with your specific hose diameter before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eParts Desk Insights\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e The R8B is the right fitting when you want to route both hydraulic hose lines through a single, clean bulkhead opening rather than drilling two separate holes. This is a common approach on center consoles and offshore boats where the helm and engine compartment are separated by a structural panel — the dual-hose design keeps the installation tidy and minimizes the number of penetrations in the bulkhead. The key difference from the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hydraulic-hose-3-4-bulkhead-fitting-kit-216-r7\"\u003eUflex R7 Bulkhead Fitting Kit\u003c\/a\u003e is that the R7 uses two separate single-hose fittings, while the R8B combines both lines into one fitting body — a cleaner solution when space allows. Pair with the appropriate \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uflex-kitob12-hydraulic-ob-hose-kit-with-pre-crimped-brass-fittings-and-bend-restrictors-on-both-ends-2-per-pack\"\u003eUflex hydraulic hose kit\u003c\/a\u003e for your run length to complete the installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LNS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51250849873956,"sku":"216-R8B","price":144.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5799\/7604\/files\/216-R8B.jpg?v=1786511072","url":"https:\/\/marisolmarine.com\/products\/hydraulic-dual-hose-bulkhead-fitting-black-216-r8b","provider":"Marisol Marine Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}