"*JimH*" wrote in message
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"JamesgangNC" wrote in message
k.net...
It almost always is an option. In most cases the engine has to be lifted
to get the pipe that routes down to the lower unit installed. There are
filler plates to cover where the thru hull tips are removed. Except for
lifting the engine it is simple work. You might look at slip in mufflers
but they will still be a lot louder than thru prop.

"*JimH*" wrote in message
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We are looking at a nice 21 footer to use for water skiing, tubing and
general use on Lake Erie. The problem is that it has thru hull exhaust.

Is it easy to convert to an below the water exhaust (through the prop on
the I/O)? How much money in materials would be involved? Is it a do
it yourself project?






I have seen boats that can transfer from thru hull to thru the prop with a
switch. Any idea the cost of such conversion?


Also...do you have any experience with the screw on mufflers? Some claim a
noise reduction of 12 dBA which is quite significant.

Here are some I am looking at:

http://www.eddiemarine.com/cart/cata...%2 DFull+Time

I am not a go fast boater. I don't like loud boats. But this boat is being
sold at a bargain price as the owner needs the cash. All I want to bring
the noise from this 260 hp 5.7L down to a nice purr.

To make the deal even more attractive the owner is renting the boat to us
for a week during our trip to Kelley's Island next week, with the rental
applied towards the purchase if it passes structural and mechanical
(including compression test) surveys.

Even if the surveys fall through we would have spent only $400 to rent this
boat for a full week. Quite a bargain.

Here is the boat: http://tinyurl.com/9cen8

The registration numbers on the hull have been blurred/paintshop sprayed
over for privacy reasons.