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Captains Call/Thru Hull Hoses
I've seen several threads on here of guys talking about installing a captains call, but no pictures or detailed instruction for dealing with the false transom wall, and they are all 4-5 year old threads. So let's start a current thread on part replacement. I'm sure at some point someone on here has had to deal with the double hull/transom to either install or repair the Thru Hull. I can't figure our how to get access to the hose clamps that are in between the two transom pieces to replace that section of exhaust hose. does anyone have any solutions before I decide to cut a big access hole in the first wall??? And if I do HAVE to cut an access hole, there is a lot of foam behind the side needing replaced, is it ok to remove that foam?
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Mine came with the Captain's Call, but I can take some pictures of my setup if you think it will help
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I don't have the exact same boat as you (I have the Z280) but it has the false transom as well. I had to access the area when I installed the bolts for my extended swim platform last year. You can get an arm in there and barely see if you contort your head/body at just the right angle. One thing I had going for me was the motor was out of the boat at the time I installed the swim platform. Since then I have accessed the area by removing all the batteries on the port side and laid down where the batteries we located. Mariahs were definitely not designed for serviceability!
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I think I could find a way to cram myself back there and reach over the top, but unfortunately on the starboard side there is spray foam that fills the gap, basically starting at the exhaust hose(covering the clamps) to the starboard corner. is this foam standard? there is none on the port side, but the port hose was replaced before I bought the boat. is it possible they tore out the old foam and didn't put any back in? is it needed?
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I didn't have any foam in that area of my boat so I don't know if it is standard. I am sure you could dig out the foam to remove the clamp without compromising the floatation.
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Hey Firestone, If you could get some pic s that would be great! especially if you can get your camera to look down into the space I'm referring to. might give me an idea if there are any wires or anything to avoid back there. My harness is all on the front side and can see it, but with the foam I can't see if there is anything on the backside to avoid while cutting out the foam.
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One guy managed to do a side exit on here as well, maybe he will chime in and s end more pics, looked good!
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I'm going to try attaching some pictures from in between the open space. unfortunately I found out that I can wiggle in there far enough to reach my arm over and reach the clamps. I think if I can get the hose to separate from the spray foam I may just be able to pull clamps and all out the back because it appears that my Exhaust tip is larger than the diameter of the clips. Probably still going to have to cut an access from the front to cut the spray foam away and then just epoxy the piece back in place.
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I can't figure out how to attach the photos (can't get links to copy and paste) so if any of you care to see the pictures I could email them to you. Also, I'll try and remember to take pictures of cutting the access/repair etc.
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Well I got everything replaced, I do have pics to post when I gigure it out. Now I have a problem, after idling aND reving for ten minutes, I can touch one riser and it's only warm, the other I could firmly press my hand on it for ten seconds (after running for ten minutes) and feel the need to pull away. Is there an easy fix here, if not can it wait till next season to replace risers and manifold? Both sides expelled equal amounts of water.
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Hey Firestone, looks identical to my set up. thank you for sharing. on your starboard side where you have the large cutout, that was where I was having trouble so I made a similar cut out using my dremel. did you do that, or did the previous owner? Was thinking I should epoxy the piece back in place, but don't see any really benefit other than looks...
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These are factor installed for my Model Z202. This was the first time I look back there and I agree it might be better to add some support.
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Are the they worth it? I want them bad but they would be tough to put in my Z276. I'd put them side by side, in the center. But most of all, is it worth it?
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No real change in performance that I can see. You do get the wow factor because even with the direct exhaust off the boat sounds better then many other bosts. The kids working the marine complement me every time lol. When i I kick the captains on and WOT I have the loudest boat on Boyd Lake. It so funny to watch all the heads turn as I cruise by lol. So it comes down to the cool factor, helps the resale value, and creates big motor envy :)
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My brother-in-law has a chapparel with the same engine as me and he was complaining about only hearing the 5.7L MAG sound when he winterizes his boat. I pulled up to him at the lake. Kicked on the call and powered away. He turned to my sister and said,"Damn, that really is to cool" lmao. Just be warned it can be pretty loud for the passengers on your boat as well when turned on, but it just reminds me of riding my Harley ;)
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I wonder how silly I will look with a 454 and Capt's Call exhaust screaming at redline......
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Lol, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If I saw you I would think dang why us the guy holding back he has a beast in that boat.
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