[C320-list] Aqualift Muffler

[Ted Harrison]

Scott do not mess around with this one. I waited to long and had a bilge full of water. It will only get worst. 

Ted Harrison
Hull 424 1997 

> On Oct 5, 2018, at 6:03 AM, Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> wrote:
> 
> Last time out I noticed some water around the Aqualift Muffler.  (Large white Square cube on exhaust).  I have seen some posts that you can repair it.  Wife, (and I) are on a mission to have a bilge that is as dry as possible.
> NOTE: I have not looked in detail yet for a source of the water (clamps etc...) .  I only say it around the base of the Aq Muffler while adjusting my newly packed stuffing tube underway.  Because of the comments on this forum it sounds like a likely source??
> Question: Can I remove the Aq Muffler for inspection without any siphon issues?  Engine intake closed of course.  Exhaust is above water line so should not be an issue but have to ask??
> I saw the point of installing some sort of "cushion" in place to help with vibration in the future.  Still looking for option here.
> Also,  Anything else (besides obvious hose inspection) that is worth doing while I have the muffler off? 
> Thanks,
> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185