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Re: Insurance survey Port engine exhaust pinhole leaks
"DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ OR HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE" - BEN FRANKLIN
Endless Summer
1967 50c 12/71n DDA 525hp
ex Miss Betsy
owners:
Howard P. Miller 1967-1974
Richard F Hull 1974-1976
Robert J. & R.Scott Smith 1976-present
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11-14-2017 01:03 AM #12Senior Member
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Re: Insurance survey Port engine exhaust pinhole leaks
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
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Re: Insurance survey Port engine exhaust pinhole leaks
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.Jerry B.
"Sea Joy"
Hull #318
1977 58MY (Galley Up)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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11-20-2017 07:46 AM #14Registered Member
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Re: Insurance survey Port engine exhaust pinhole leaks
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.
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Re: Insurance survey Port engine exhaust pinhole leaks
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.
CRICKET
1966 HAT50C101
Purchased 1985 12v71Ns
Repowered 1989 with 8v92TI
Repowered 2001 with 3406E
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Re: Insurance survey Port engine exhaust pinhole leaks
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?
Jerry B.
"Sea Joy"
Hull #318
1977 58MY (Galley Up)
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Re: Insurance survey Port engine exhaust pinhole leaks
Ouch !! Is that for stainless or glass ?
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