[C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Dick,

I bought the boat new. As Dave says, it looks like Catalina decided to do a custom elbow on some boats--and mine was one of them. A real pain because it's yet another item like the muffler that should be an off the shelf part. Looks like Catalina came to their senses on this item at some point.
The exhaust is a single piece that comes from the engine and bends in an S shape. An exhaust hose then attaches to the muffler. Looks like it was made of SS?? Hard to tell because it is wrapped in insulation and foil, which is now fused to the elbow. I plan on removing and inspecting and when it needs to be replaced going with a standard Yanmar set up.....

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net> 

> I do not understand the "Custom Made" part. The elbow is a standard Yanmar 
> part. Jon are you the first owner? 
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Dick Walker 
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II 
> 740 Olive Ave. 
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136 
> 619.435.8986 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of jonvez at comcast.net 
> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 4:03 PM 
> To: C320-List 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows 
> 
> Bruce, 
> 
> Not a dumb question at all. Since the elbow that Catalina custom made on my 
> boat is a single piece, the first time I replace the elbow I have to replace 
> all three. Once this is done I will only have to worry about the part 
> downstream from the water as you suggest. For a long time I thought I was 
> the one missing something when I tried to get a 'stock' elbow only to 
> realize that it was unique to my boat. I haven't found any other hulls that 
> have this custom elbow yet. I will post a picture when I get a chance... 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> Jon 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Bruce Heyman" 
> 
> > Jon, 
> > Not an expert on this yet so sorry for the dumb questions. Why do you have 
> 
> > to replace all three parts? Usually the problems on marine engines are 
> with 
> > the part that handles the injection of the water to the exhaust. The 
> things 
> > upstream of that should remain free from everything but carbon build up. 
> Am 
> > I missing something? 
> > Bruce 
> > Somerset 671 SoCal 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of jonvez at comcast.net 
> 
> > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 4:52 AM 
> > To: C320-List 
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows 
> > 
> > Dick, 
> > 
> > It sounds like you may have only replaced the elbow--$440 sounds about 
> right 
> > for all three pieces--the riser, the turning collar and the elbow 
> itself...I 
> > plan on doing this as well and have priced these pieces out with several 
> > vendors. 
> > The one concern I have is alignment. Mine is one of the boats that came 
> with 
> > a custom fabricated exhaust/mixing elbow. Although the collar lets you 
> turn 
> > the piece that connects to the hose/muffler, it's the angle that concerns 
> me 
> > a bit....anyone have a similar set up? 
> > 
> > Regards, 
> > 
> > Jon Vez 
> > 
> > -------------- Original message -------------- 
> > From: "Richard A. Walker" 
> > 
> > > Recommend you replace it. The manual indicates 6 years. I am changing 
> > > mine. It is the last thing you need to stark leaking 70 miles from home. 
> 
> > > 
> > > Mine cost $145 for part 11930535150 from PACWEST Marine 619.222.9712 
> > > 
> > > Cheers, 
> > > 
> > > Dick Walker 
> > > C-320 (687) WindWalker II 
> > > 740 Olive Ave. 
> > > Coronado, CA 92118-2136 
> > > 619.435.8986 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > -----Original Message----- 
> > > From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> > > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of STINKIN GRINGO 
> > > Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 1:44 PM 
> > > To: C320-List 
> > > Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows 
> > > 
> > > I was thinking of replacing all 3 pieces of the mixing elbow this spring 
> 
> > > just for the fun of it before something happens.But the price from my 
> > > dealer is $440.00 is that the going rate just for the parts? I have the 
> > > 3GM30 with 500 hours just have a little rust around one of the 
> > > joints.Any thoughts other than if it ain't broke don't fix it. Thanks 
> > > Ken #711 
> > > 
> > > 
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