[C320-list] Repairing Water Muffler

[Walter Schaffer]

Karl, if you send your email address, I'd be glad to forward my saga on repairing Aqualift muffler.  You can use what ever part you want for your Mainsheet article.
tks
Bill Schaffer
Bohemian II, C320 hull #515
email: bohpilot at yahoo.com


--- On Sun, 11/16/08, Karl Mielenhausen _/) <c320 at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> From: Karl Mielenhausen _/) <c320 at suddenlink.net>
> Subject: [C320-list] Repairing Water Muffler
> To: "C320IA Discussion List" <C320-List at catalina320.org>
> Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008, 9:44 AM
> I'm preparing a Mainsheet article on repair of the
> Catalina Aqualift muffler. Mine recently developed a crack
> in the underside of the base. Easily removed and repaired. A
> C36 owner assisted me as he had been through the same
> problem, although his cracks were in a different location
> (exposed portion of the base aa well as inside the mounting
> holes). I have also heard of cracks to the hose tube.
> Please send me comments about your experiences.
> 
> If anyone wants to write an article about replacement of
> this muffler with another unit (e.g. Vetus), we'd be
> happy to publish it.
> 
> Thanks....
> 
> --Karl Mielenhausen
> Catalina 320 Hull 690
> New Bern, NC