Guys
I Have A 38' MK II with the same problem I want to replace that hose
but no way am I going in there. Thinking of going to Brewer yard around here
or oldport marine in Newport and hoping I don't have to take out a second
mortgage to pay for it.
Gary
Kolc
"Liberty "
---- David Paine via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote:
> In my 1975 C&C 33-1, I was able (many years ago) to get my daughter (when
> she was 11) to squeeze into that space (twice) once to remove the old
> exhaust and again to put a new one back on. We did this by removing the
> engine control panel and both screw-on access ports to reduce
> claustrophobia. I do recall saying "righty tighty" repeatedly as she
> couldn't initially get the hose clamp to tighten. In the worst case, I
> think you can remove the steering quadrant and then even I could squeeze
> back there (though I've never tried it).
>
> Good luck!
>
> David
>
> On Wed, Nov 12, 2014 at 2:19 PM, Burt Stratton via CnC-List <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
> > I just found something to like about my ¾ ton special. I have a deck hatch
> > on the gunwale aft of the cockpit that is big enough to let me get right
> > down into that space behind the engine. I can get to everything in there
> > without performing any circus tricks or cutting anything. I am not familiar
> > enough with the layout of the 33-1 to offer much assistance except this:
> > The reason your exhaust hose loops up before attaching at the tail pipe is
> > to create a siphon block. You should plan the same for your new hose. Best
> > of luck!
> >
> >
> >
> > Burt
> >
> > 1974 C&C 33
> >
> > ¾ ton special
> >
> > Portsmouth, RI
> >
> > (still searching for a good name)
> >
> >
> >
> > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] *On Behalf Of *Rod
> > Randow via CnC-List
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:53 PM
> > *To:* [email protected]
> > *Subject:* Stus-List Exhaust hose replacement for 33-1
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > With all the talk about the 3/4 tons and the 33-1, how do you replace the
> > exhaust hose on the 33-1? Have any 33-1 owners had the exhaust hose
> > replaced?
> >
> >
> >
> > I would like to replace the exhaust hose, muffler to transom, on my 33-1.
> > The issue is removing the hose from the “tailpipe” on the reverse transom.
> > There are two round inspection ports high up on the aft cockpit wall but
> > the distance from each to the hose clamps is probably four feet. Without
> > cutting new lower ports, the approach from the cockpit does not seem to be
> > a option. Cutting a large opening(s) near the cockpit floor is something I
> > would greatly like to avoid.
> >
> >
> >
> > Approaching the hose clamps from the starboard cockpit locker (open space
> > from saloon bulkhead to transom except for enclosed port quarter berth) I
> > can barely reach the rudder quadrant and the clamps are probably another
> > 3-4 feet further aft. Maybe removing the gas tank and rudder quadrant,
> > because the center section is deeper in this IOR narrow and pointy transom,
> > a very skinny person with long arms might be able to reach the clamps. See
> > diagram below.
> >
> >
> >
> > Have any owners with a similar configuration had the exhaust hose
> > replaced? The exhaust hose actually makes a loop high up into this transom
> > section before exiting at the fitting. Any suggestions, tips, tricks on how
> > to remove the hose clamps and hose from the fitting are welcome.
> >
> >
> >
> > Use Courier font for drawing (not to scale):
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