I have an 1986 Cape Dory 30 "B" option.
The engine is a Universal M18.
I discovered that my exhaust system from the engine flange to the (not sure what it's callled) the large round metal assembly that appears to have cooling water passing through it.
I have the exhaust flange and gasket, but there does not seem to be any sources for the remaining items. Someone told me that it all has to be fabricated. Does anyone have experience with this?
I can use some help.
thanks
Jack
Exhaust System Cape Dory 30 Replacement
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Exhaust System Cape Dory 30 Replacement
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Jack,
I did this for my Westerbeke 21A. I ordered the Westerbeke exhaust elbow from Hansen marine in Marblehead MA, (http://www.hansenmarine.com/)and bought some black pipe and a couple of elbows. I took the whole old assembly out and basically duplicated it on the work bench, using a borrowed pipe threading tool. I used a new length of reinforced exhaust hose to attach the pipe to the muffler (that's the big round item with water passing through it), and wrapped the pipe with heat protective wrap. Came out great, I did not use any teflon tape or pipe thread compound as I was advised not to.
It's not a difficult job--the toughest part is wedging your body back behind the engine to install the new assembly.
I did this for my Westerbeke 21A. I ordered the Westerbeke exhaust elbow from Hansen marine in Marblehead MA, (http://www.hansenmarine.com/)and bought some black pipe and a couple of elbows. I took the whole old assembly out and basically duplicated it on the work bench, using a borrowed pipe threading tool. I used a new length of reinforced exhaust hose to attach the pipe to the muffler (that's the big round item with water passing through it), and wrapped the pipe with heat protective wrap. Came out great, I did not use any teflon tape or pipe thread compound as I was advised not to.
It's not a difficult job--the toughest part is wedging your body back behind the engine to install the new assembly.