[OMC-Boats] Exhaust hose question

Ok guys.  Need some feedback....
 
Anyone recently replace their exhaust hose on their V6?  The hose that was on mine has proven to be too short.  I went to West Marine and was advised it was the non-wire type and that they could order it but it would be a week.  When questioned about an alternative source they sent me to another marine shop but they didn't carry that particular size.  My buddy Jon mentioned a local hose dealer so I called them.  They have the wire version on hand but not the non-wire.
 
I might be under the misimpression that I can't use the wired version as it will be too stiff to bend the 60degrees or so to meet up to the manifold.  What have you guys used when replacing your hoses??
 
Thanks
 
-Bill
Dallas, TX
1970 Evinrude Explorer - 155 Buick V6 OMC Sterndrive
http://www.photobucket.com/evinrude_explorer
Received on Monday, 18 May 2009