Posted by Captain Norm (68.68.199.97) on December 31, 2002 at 06:18:07:
In Reply to: Exhaust Riser Question posted by Rod Williams on December 30, 2002 at 14:00:05:
I replaced it 4 months ago, really not that bad a job. Took about 30 minutes removing old & about 30 minutes installing new. Biggest issue is matching the new one EXACTLY like the old as the hoses aren't very flexible. I was pretty lucky & brought the old one to Catalina Yachts, Woodland Hills and they had an exact replacement in stock. I don't know how often they changed that design, so have no idea how different your 92 model is different with current models (mine was 98 model).
It's off season for most of us, so even if it took a few weeks to ship them the old one & get a new replacement, won't be that big a deal.
You would think a stainless steel unit like that would last more than 5-7 years, but it is quite common to replace them. Guess all that heat, pressure, carbon build up & exposure to hot salt water takes its toll.
Since I got a stock one, price wasn't too bad, right around a couple hundred dollars.
Norm Perron
: Has anyone changed out the exhaust riser on the 50 hp engine? Can you advise the cost and source of the replacement riser for the job? My boat is a 1992 2-cabin MK1 model. The hoses clamped at the "y" of the riser have began to seep saltwater around the hose clamps, leaving fairly significant dried salt deposits on the outsides. The hoses look fine when inspected, but I remember reading here that the riser needs to be changed every 5-7 years. Is this job a major hassle?
: Thank you for any help.
: Rod Williams
: Azure, hull 343