Jake might take you up on this. First need to get size of existing unit after I go swimming today!Everybody ready to laugh... Went to the boat to pull existing muffler out, check sizes of inlet and outlet (yes they are different) and look at the old muffler for signs ofwhat is wrong. So loosened up hose clamps, had inlet hose from elbow already off. Fought with outlet connection for 10 min, then decided there is enough slack, I'll cut the hose just above the muffler connection. I lift the muffler and short piece of inlet hose still connected up and out of the engine compartment being careful not to spill the waterout. Holding the hose only if start to pour the water out overboard. Muffler slips right off the hose and splash. I wasn't prepared for diving yesterday. Going over today with crab net attached to longer pole (about 8' of water), If not luck then on with the mask an fins.Ahh the finer moments in a boater's life.Should of drank like a pirate yesterday instead of just talking like one!
From: captain_j...@cox.net To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:32:49 -0400 Subject: Re: Stus-List Yanmar question Jim, I went with a very small Vernalift muffler. It is fiberglass and should last the life of the boat. It is quiet, but has a nice warm note to it as well. It’s a mellow sound that is pleasing to my ear. I’ve run my engine without the muffler attached. It may smoke a little bit, but what’s worse is the salt spray that it throws everywhere. I don’t recommend it. Jake Jake BrodersenC&C 35 Mk-III"Midnight MistressHampton VA From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of jim aridas Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 9:08 AM To: cnc-list Subject: Re: Stus-List Yanmar question Follow up to my loud hissing sounding exhaust. Raw water system good, flow at end of heat exchanger going into the mixing elbow strong. Looked inside of mixing elbow, no blockage(aided by flexible fiber optic scope). I didn't want to run the engine with exhaust hose off of the elbow. figured it would make a sooty kind of mess in the engine compartment. So I've decided the lift muffler must be the culprit. Outside jacket showing some spots that look like its rusting thru from the inside out. Perhaps inside baffling is deteriorating and causing blockage? In any event looks like a potential fill the boat with water issue. As I stated earlier the engine runs ok, no overheat condition, didn't really notice lack of power.Any other thoughts? Looks like Defender has some good prices on veralift units. They also have a Vetus model twice the price looks like its a composite material.Listers any experience with either?Thanks as always.JimGalaxy 34'Brielle NJ _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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