[C320-list] exhaust water discharge temperature

[Bruce]

Alan,
Unfortunately I have no idea what the temperature would be beyond a SWAG.   
However, if I was doing the job I would go ahead and use the highest  
temperature epoxy that the technical expert suggested.  After mixing the  
epoxy I would wet out the area that you intend to repair and then add  
chopped strand and bonding filler to thicken up the mixture.  The fillers  
are compatible with GFlex.  Then make the repair, let cure, reinstall and  
take company out for a nice sail.
Bruce
Somerset 741 Dana Point

Bruce Heyman 
949-289-8400

-----Original message-----
From: Alan Goodman <goodmanalanlee at hotmail.com>
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Sent: Mon, Aug 8, 2011 21:58:57 GMT+00:00
Subject: [C320-list] exhaust water discharge temperature


I have a leaking seam in my aqua lift muffler where the bottom panel is  
bonded to the 'box' .  I have removed the muffler and routed out the leaking  
portion of the seam, but I need to know what the water exhaust mixture  
temperature is inside the muffler.  Have been on the phone with West Systems  
technical service, and interestingly their consumer products (G Flex is the  
'best') begin to soften at 130 F (Tg is 138 F).  Anyone know or have better  
than a SWAG as to what the mixed cooling water / exhaust gas stream is ...  
or can anyone place a thermometer or thermocouple at the exhaust through  
hull of their boat.  I have out of state guests coming this weekend, so a  
prompt response would be appreciated.  Alan Hull 67 Holland, MI