2007 Nomad Water Pump Leak Help

[azroundboy]

2007 Kawasaki Nomad 14k miles

alright need some help here. I just replaced the water pipe oring at the water pump inlet hose and of course the base gasket. just got back from a test ride and then got the fan to come on, and then it started to leak but they say if it leaks down the over flow tube then its the mechanical seal, but it appears to be leaking right at the hose. My thoughts are maybe the hose is bad? is it just possible the hose isn't tight enough on the inlet pipe?

Please help I will replace the seal if bad but I don't think its the seal due to all the troubleshooting tips of the seal not showing up.