Muffler

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   Muffler questionsI have had the boat four years. The bilge was dry until four weeks into the season.I found two round approx. 1/8th" holes in the starboard end of the muffler,no bolts/plugs to suggest that someone made drainage holes. The metal seems solid,does not seem to be rusting out.
What could this be and how to fix? There is very little room to work. If I need to take the muffler out,any tips? Temporarily,I have plugged the holes with bolts covered with filler that thread in but loosely.
Thanks
Bob

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Bobs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Crew Joined: 25 March 2011 Location: Oregon Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bobs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Muffler Posted: 01 July 2016 at 4:47pm
	Muffler questions I have had the boat four years. The bilge was dry until four weeks into the season.I found two round approx. 1/8th" holes in the starboard end of the muffler,no bolts/plugs to suggest that someone made drainage holes. The metal seems solid,does not seem to be rusting out. What could this be and how to fix? There is very little room to work. If I need to take the muffler out,any tips? Temporarily,I have plugged the holes with bolts covered with filler that thread in but loosely. Thanks Bob

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 July 2016 at 5:55pm
	Was there exhaust and water coming out of the holes while the engine ran?

Bobs Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Crew Joined: 25 March 2011 Location: Oregon Status: Offline Points: 28	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bobs Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 July 2016 at 9:26pm
	Yes This is new,started a little over a month ago. Water spurts out through the two holes with the engine running. The holes look round as if someone drilled them. The holes do not seem to have a norm size however. I look forward to your thoughts. Thanks Bob

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08 July 2016 at 8:51am
	Is this a stainless muffler or a plastic muffler?