[C320-list] Drain aqua lift muffler? Engine won't start after charging batteries overnight

[Jeffrey Brown]

Ive never used mine but that is it. 

> On Jul 3, 2020, at 9:00 AM, Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Thank you for the reply, Jeffrey.
> 
> Before I just start twisting things can you (or anyone) confirm that this
> is what I turn? (see photo at link)
> 
> http://kevjot.com/boat/muffler.jpg
> 
> If it is, will I hear it drain? In other words, how will I know it worked?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Kevin
> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
> Deale, MD
> http://kevjot.com/boat/
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 11:28 AM Jeffrey Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:
> 
>> Kevin
>> There should be a little valve at the low point of the muffler, just open
>> it up.
>> Jeff Brown
>> "Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
>> Catalina 320, Hull 78
>> (949) 350-5123
>> oceanblues at mac.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 3, 2020, at 8:23 AM, Kevin Rooney <krooney at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>> I got to the boat (1995, #211) yesterday evening and tried to start the
>>> engine to no avail. I found that my AGM batteries were low (they're only
>>> 2-years-old), which led me to realize that the shore power line was ajar
>>> enough to keep juice from getting to the boat.
>>> 
>>> The fridge had been running down the batteries for 4 days in hot weather.
>>> 
>>> I let the batteries charge overnight. They appear to be OK now. I don't
>>> know much about electrical stuff but it certainly seems that it should
>> now
>>> start the engine with one battery showing a voltage of 12.6 and the other
>>> 12.4.
>>> 
>>> Photos of voltmeter: http://kevjot.com/boat/battery.jpg
>>> 
>>> Might I need to drain the Aqua Lift muffler because of too much cranking?
>>> If so, how do I do that?
>>> 
>>> Of any other ideas?
>>> 
>>> Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> Kevin
>>> S/V Cecilia Ann, #211
>>> Deale, MD
>>> http://kevjot.com/boat/
>> 
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