These components provide an excellent system to protect cables and wiring from dirt, abrasion, sun and water. The rigging flange serves to connect the rigging hose from the engine to the boat. The flange is internally threaded to retain the rigging hose and to make rigging adjustments easy. The back side of the flange is textured to allow inverted mounting. The rigging hose is durable, flexible, and kink resistant and is commonly found on many new boats.