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Marine Tex is the right epoxy for this job. It mixes to a consistency you can brush on. Honestly it would last for years but no, its not right
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. Sounds like Marine Tex or JB Weld would do the trick, perhaps indefinitely. I would love to punt this into next summer if possible and then take the time to do it right outside of prime cruising season down here in S FL.
Also Jim - appreciate your observation on the length of the surge tube. I'll keep that in my notes when I get the proper replacement done.
Check with the insurance surveyor that that is an acceptable repair. Since it has been noted as a issue, you have to be careful. If you half-@ss a repair, you may jeopardize your coverage should that exhaust fail.
Do the right thing and replace. The pin holes could turn into a piece falling out and then you're on the bottom. It would be easy for an insurance investigator to deny a claim once they see the repair, a little further insurance investigation, like reading SAMS and claim denied. Some of the bigger exhaust shops may already have a drawing for your surge tubes to be able to fabricate or create a drawing and have them pre-made. It's an easy swap out once you have the new tubes.
Finally got the quote to replace one exhaust elbow in Port ER, with boat in water. $5200 ($3000 parts and $2200 labor). Will keep looking for some other options. Any other comparisons out there?
Ouch !! Is that for stainless or glass ?