Wet Exhaust vs Dry Exhaust

In this video I look at the differences between wet and dry exhaust on a boat. There are some advantages and disadvantages to both so I look at an example of each to help decide which way to go with my steel trawler.
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[@duncanjames914]

Great video. I like the idea of going back to dry exhaust. Less complicated and frees up internal space in the engine room.

[@jacknimble1]

For me, especially on a diesel boat with an old engine it is about the fumes. I have been on a bunch of wet exhaust diesel boats where the fumes were nauseating compared to a dry exhaust with a stack.

[@jesperdahl1486]

I think you need to research more on the " Detroit's are sensitive to back pressure" they are not scavenging thru ports in the cylinder, but have regular exhaust valves, just like a 4 stroke, if they were sensitive to back pressure you could NOT turbo charge them, and your video clearly shows that you CAN. I would get a muffler from a truck breakers yard. Keep up the great work.

[@atcaleb]

Same thought here. Semi tractors for example, stacks on both sides of the cab. When I was little boy semis would puff smoke every shift, they were all Detroits in the 80s and double stacks were standard. Big chrome stacks, beautiful tractors.

[@DangarMarine]

Hey mate, excellent point. I knew these engines pushed the exhaust out through valves but I was thinking more traditional two stroke at the time for some daft reason. Rick has a naturally aspirated 8-71 in his workshop and he did mentioned that it isn't the same motor with turbos bolted on, there are some other differences apparently but I'm not sure what they are. The detroit diesel service manual does specify the maximum back pressure allowed so at least I have something I can measure once the install is done to make sure it is within spec.

[@jesperdahl1486]

@@DangarMarine I have never had my hand on a Detroit diesel, but USUALLY the difference between a NA and a turbo engine, is that the turbo version has about 2 points lower compression then the NA version, to compensate for the added charge volume (pressure) (as to not have to high cylinder pressure) a REALLY quick search shoved that the back pressure should be less then 3 psi on a NA diesel

[@ronpowell2373]

@@BD-fw2gmAren't all two stroke outboards technically 'wet exhaust'? So that would seem to shoot down that the back pressure is an issue. That old system on Stu's boat with the wet box, water injected exhaust etc (that injected water takes up volume that should be space for the exhaust gases) would all cause back pressure. That is why the wet system is quieter- it is like an over muffled car exhaust- quiet but robs power because of poor flow rate. On conventional subs the exhaust gases are water sprayed after the mufflers when surface running at night - quieter, cooler ,lower infra red signature) but lowered out put power a bit. Also gave off lots of steam which is why the spray was used at night or in harbour only. Snorting exhaust was sub surface and not often done due to lots of reasons. being on the surface during the day was too silly to do in anything but surface transit runs. Go dry exhaust - way simpler to look after, fault find and repair. I have seen a 'wet muffler used on a trawler though - a normal steel muffler with a pumped water jacket around it - very quiet and safe to put your hand on at any time - and the water jacket had a line through it for fresh water heating .

[@phillipchapman5503]

If you're worried about back-pressure put an expansion chamber at the end of the exhaust manifold. The size of the chamber depends on the cc of the engine. All flow inhibitors after the chamber are near null, so you can use the biggest muff you would want to use.

[@wi11y1960]

Here in Maine, there is a law against commercial boats using wet exhaust. Seems some one thinks that the wet exhaust is more contaminating to the ocean. The local fishermen have found that having a dry exhaust is nicer as in during our fridgid winter months, the exhaust pipe is keeping the cabin and engine warm

[@Hole_Motorsports]

Really? I feel like tons of the lobster boats I’ve seen still have wet exhaust

[@donniediamond1411]

Albert Einstein famously pointed out that "If a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind, of what, then, is an empty desk a sign?"

[@jimnickles2347]

A DEAD ass.

[@gekolizzard]

An ordered mind.

[@Bob8091]

Aside from the Modern strange stuff, an artist's pallet is a complete mess, but from it comes some beautiful paintings.

[@steriskyline4470]

Happy McJoyjoy excuse me, what?! 😂 I presume you’re referring to e=mc2, that is nothing but an abbreviation of his equation, have a google and see the actual equation in its full and then consider if it’s uncluttered.

[@FitzSturgill]

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[@petersouthernboy6327]

Just a note to Americans: US Coast Guard Regulations require WET (water jacketed) exhaust manifolds on all vessel inboard engine installations. There are insurance carrier implications as well.

[@jetstream454]

Why is this?

[@alexb618]

There's more smoke than a cypress hill concert and that dude is just so calm about the situation, brilliant.

[@GinosGarageUSA]

You did it again Stu, excellent video! You manage to more than just cover a subject as your exhaust, but for me you draw me into Dangar island. I hope to visit Australia someday, wish I could drive the bus there. This is great, I could listen to raconteur Rick all day with his colloquialisms. What it comes down to is a good person surrounded by other good people telling their stories along the way. Thanks again!

[@melias67]

Wow never thought I’d be interested in boats being a car mechanic/enthusiast but this is extremely interesting. I’ll keep watching for sure!

[@jeffersonleroux1137]

Brilliant 2 vids this week. That clanking from the wet exhaust cover would have driven me completely insane

[@paulg9314]

That rhythmic clanging would drive anyone nuts. Stick a rubber strip on the flap.

[@Voltaire321]

Yeah that was driving me nuts just in the video.

[@finscreenname]

Like said a rubber flap would stop that.

[@silasmarner7586]

@@Voltaire321 They were a bit too drunk to pay any never no mind... not that that's a bad thing!

[@bowhuntinbob8269]

I think with proper maintenance on that boat/motor it'd be different.

[@johnstephens1965]

Loved the cleanup. I Laughed out loud! Great Job cleaning Up Mate!

[@rennybarr]

The effort to put this very informative video is appreciated and applauded. Learned a lot and look forward to all the many steps left in your project.

[@Br3no94]

Absolutely loved the ‘cleanup’ nearly fell out of my chair laughing, keep up the awesome work Stu!

[@honorharrington4546]

That wet exhaust is like the duct work in my attic, right in the middle of everything and leaving no other useable space. Run your dry exhaust through an insulated box with air intakes at the top before going through the roof. Ditch the twin pipes for a good muffler and stack pipe. Simple is good. :)

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I think when people do installs like that they are only thinking of making their own day easier without any thought to the future.

[@tomthumb1941]

I think you are doing great, being smart and asking questions and doing some research will pay off, running a dry exhaust before making a decision is smart, taking it apart with the possibility of reinstalling it if you had to might be wise also.

[@spectremuffin]

I had always read the speedboats and stuff have to do it for cooling, interesting to hear all the pros and cons stacked like this. Good stuff stu!

[@PittwaterMowing]

Love your work Stu. Very interesting project you have going. Im learning heaps about bigger boats

[@gaius_enceladus]

Wet exhaust - farting in the bath. Dry exhaust - farting during the day. Oh, and great cleanup too! Cheers from New Zealand!

[@jeffkatzer]

Wow, I'm basically an expert now on boat exhausts. Cool!

[@mushroomcloud1]

I think in the case of your boat that you are spot on going to a dry exhaust. Noise will be the only downside I can see. Bravo, on a great explanation on the merits of both.

[@mikewatson1942]

Another great video ! Thank you very much for all the hard work you put into every video.

[@cobrasvt347]

Really good info here. Nice job ! I no longer have to explain to customers. Just gonna refer them here 👍

[@jimnickles2347]

I've NEVER Heard a Detroit So Quiet as yer Mate's was through that dry muffler! That's a damned GOOD Muffler, I'd call the guys who built it, they Know What They're Doing....If they can Silence the V-8 that well, your 4-71 will be No Challenge.Hate to see the Price Tag on that Stainless, though. Also, you want to recall that when your boat was built, nobody MADE a Muffler that WOULD Quiet a Detroit, which is no doubt why they Converted her to Wet. And you DEFINITELY Need the space. With the Wet piping Gone, you could also build a clamshell box around your motor, Soundproof the Hell out of it, and so keep it down to a dull rumble throughout the boat, Below Deck. BTW, you could also Shop for your flex-pipe and the New-Style Band-clamps at a Truck Parts store, instead of a Marine store, which should get you a BIG Price Discount. And the New-Style clamps seal MUCH better, and easier to install also. You just want to Run them a day or so, and Re-torque the bolts, after they get hot and Seat In. I can't Get OVER the Muffler on that boat! Even at the Helm it was just loud enough to hear the engine, so you could tell if it started running rough or missing..That was GREAT. I really LIKED you Shop Cleanup, BTW.

[@delboytrotter8806]

And ?

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, appreciate all the info. I'll definitely be giving the manufacturer of Dave's muffler (Dieselex from memory) a call and see what they can do for me. :)

[@jimnickles2347]

We've run them for YEARS hereabouts in trucks and equipment, never heard a Quiet one, even with BRAND NEW Mufflers. All through the Seventies. Greyhound and other passenger coaches with Detroits were loud, also and they were Muffled to Death. It's the Nature of the Two Stroke Detroit, and why I like them. Neighbor had a sawmill powered by a 4-71 like Stu has, it had an 8-inch straight pipe, and when he sawed, we could tell what kind of wood he was in by the sound of the motor. It was a Mile Away, and sounded like it was in our driveway. Three hills between with trees. It got on people's nerves after a couple days. A friend of my Dad's ran Cabovers with Buzzin Dozens, his always had New Mufflers on it, and we could hear him pulling up out of the Laurel Gorge with 50 tons of coal On. TEN Miles away. Dad drove a 359 Pete, the ORIGINAL Extended Hood, Buzzin Dozen and 13-speed, and I could listen to him coming home from Eight miles away, Empty. I don't know about in Boats, but don't tell ME I don't know Detroits, Little Boy, the first engine I ever rebuilt was an 8V71 T. 35 years ago. @@EDesigns_FL

[@jimnickles2347]

I don't know how long Dieselex has been Around, And I guess Trucks and bulldozers Do Work Harder than Boat engines, except maybe a Tug or Pushboat.I don't know what alloy of SS the muffler and bandclamps today are, but the ones WE had didn't corrode all Winter long in the roadsalt and calcium....@@EDesigns_FL

[@davidwolff8903]

@@EDesigns_FL the engine was on a high idle. You could see that with throttle.

[@motorv8N]

Great vid Stu. I've seen some wet exhaust boats with the outlets at the stern but opening out either side rather than the transom. I realize now the point probably is to combat the fume issues in the following sea/wind situation by ejecting exhaust out and away from the boat.

[@Mastara]

I've learned a lot about boating thanks to your videos and this was not an exception, keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@fishernick2447]

Well explained Stu, having NO prior knowledge of the two types of systems.....I like the dry exhaust version myself simply because it is simple and maintenance free with little risks associated with it. I can see the opposite with the wet exhaust, high maintenance and high risk due to pump failure or leakage...the space gained form removal of the wet exhaust is substantial too. Well done Stu keep up the good work mate 👍

[@allenklingsporn6993]

If your water pump fails, it isn't the exhaust that will be your largest problem because your motor won't be cooled either. The risk of pump failure between the two exhausts don't change unless you have more than one water pump for your wet exhaust, which isn't usually done.

[@DangarMarine]

It isn't common, but this boat does currently have one pump for the exhaust and one for the engine.

[@scanjett]

i would go crazy listening to that metal flap banging on the back

[@Taz6688]

When you been married for a while, you get used to the noise......

[@mikedudley3053]

Followed you home from Brupeg. Some very important and interesting aspects to consider when restoring maritime real estate to safe and yet economical use and operation. Thanks, enjoyed it.

[@ustinman8446]

Great hands on Explanation I can see you going back to dry Exhaust And like you said The key Is the muffler Can't wait to see what you come up with

[@StonyRC]

Man I LOVE your tidy-up methodology. As for the exhaust, it appears (to my un-educated mind) that the dry exhaust is clearly the way to go - particularly as the "infrastructure" is already there from the previous dry installation. Simplicity is the basis of a sound and reliable solution.

[@philiplindley7384]

Wow, didn't expect a cleaning video from Dangar Stu.👌😄 7.08. My experience of 2-stroke engines is that exhausts are purely expansion chambers which do little muffling. I know there are equations to be worked out in making a petrol expansion chamber, not sure about diesel. Maybe this is why it was converted, because of the combination of 2-stroke and noise? I used to drive a Detroit diesel truck in the seventies and it WAS noisy even beside other trucks way back then, when everything was louder.

[@chadgriffin4901]

This is Chad,all the way from Georgia, USA.just wanted to say hi and thank you for your videos. I really enjoy and appreciate you and sharing your experience with your boat. I hope to retire on one myself in a few years.take care.

[@DangarMarine]

Hi Chad! :)

[@ianadkins471]

Thank you! Very informative and something I was just thinking about considering for my trawler.

[@Ken-fisho]

Sick 2 vids in a week 👍👍

[@FrankLassowski]

Love the cleanup of your workshop, well done! ;-)

[@artemiasalina1860]

That pair of pliers was driving me nuts!

[@FrankLassowski]

@@artemiasalina1860 It's not just that he puts it away. The precision with which it snaps into position is priceless! :-)

[@firstmkb]

I'd be happy to have mine that clean!

[@craigmurphy163]

I know nothing about boats but loving this series your clean up was brilliant pissing my self can't wait for the next installment Thank you for the vids

[@richardgreen5602]

You have a real knack for explaining and educating....thank you.

[@nevets7152]

That flap would drive me mad , Steve in Thailand.

[@dcallan812]

yep me too, I would have to stop it clacking all the time.

[@ReubenHorner]

Ding ding ding ding

[@dcallan812]

@@ReubenHorner 🙉🙉🙉🙉

[@dcallan812]

@Varnce 🤣

[@e.j.s.1357]

I suspect that flap clanking is the result of an engine not running on all cylinders. A Detroit will run in almost any condition. With the amount of smoke coming out on acceleration , this engine needs a tech to diagnose before it starts running away on its' own lube oil. I didn't get a good look, but if it's an 8V-71T, it's about 3 times the engine that boat needs.

[@markolav7017]

Very informative Stu...thanks for the vid and great to see a couple of classic Detroit Diesels purring ...what a great sound. I'm thinking Brupeg has a dry stack ??

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Mark. Yep, Brupeg has a dry stack and keel cooling.

[@redsky8509]

the shop clean up was Fantastic. Keep up the important work.

[@Fireship1]

Great video Stu. You covered this topic really well and explained all the differences nicely.

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks Jack, glad you liked it! :)

[@bikemessenger7]

it might be the introvert in me but Im not worried about things being quiet enough to talk. facial expressions are all you need.

[@vicmorrison8128]

Dry just seems safer and more simple. When your out at sea, simple can mean the difference between life and death. Or at least a huge pain in the arse!

[@southjerseysound7340]

It really depends on the boats construction. Dry can start fires in boats and wet leaks,pick the lesser evil for your boats construction.

[@thomasavery3316]

When I lived near the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland USA, most of the working watermen had dry exhausts. Their lives depended on a safe and reliable boat.

[@56Spookdog]

When I was a scout we had a 50 foot boat with a 671 diesel, it had wet exhaust with side discharge, that exhaust was great fun as it shot a fare size of water about fifteen to twenty feet while underway.

[@jacobclein7952]

Keep up the good work mate. Possibly one of my new favorite youtube channels 👍

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@bristol8920]

chop the lot out, use a flexi pipe up to deck head, then across to the side, and down to exit just above the water line , if need be you can use a rubber muffler outside to lesson noise and stop any backwash......... I have noticed with Stack Pipes if they are not high enough you get a back swirl of exhaust in the after deck when going forward, but a canopy could remedy it........... good luck with the project I have done a few of them mostly on wooden boats......cheers UK..

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I can see how the vacuum behind the wheelhouse could draw the exhaust fumes back down. My big worry is that I go back to dry and then go, ah, that's why they got rid of it. ;)

[@firstmkb]

Dangar Marine how easily can you test it?

[@tobinprowant10]

Wow Steve your friend is out and proud of it.

[@DangarMarine]

He too old to pretend to be someone he's not.

[@rgj5832]

Dangar Marine well I’ll say we all ought to just be who we are, the world would probably be a lot less trouble filled, I am straight but hats off to the guy for just being himself, btw stu your trawler is awesome sure wish I had something like that down here on the gulf coast of Alabama! Can’t wait to see you underway soon!

[@cornwasher]

Good job of showing the differences in the two systems. I think I might like the dry system better too. A lot of extra parts to make the wet system work and takes up a lot of space. Also, you're smart leaving the wet system in place until you're sure of what works best. And checking with the exhaust experts might convince you straight away to stay with the wet system once you find out what the dry system will cost you in performance and noise.

[@andyrobinson4036]

looking at this video. dry sounds like the go. great work.

[@ledfootfam99]

Yes! A Mighty Car mods reference!!!

[@BramvanderZee]

Was looking for this comment! :D

[@findennis8382]

when

[@cameronanderson1670]

Fin Dennis 15:00

[@mrmidnight32]

I say dry, more space and maintenance possibilities is way higher priority than just noise. Noise should be secondary to maintenance. Also build your self a ladder for below deck. Obviously you’ll be doing down there often. Just a few steps should help a ton

[@cnc75adventures49]

Your plan sounds good to me plus stacks look cool 👍👍

[@Curtis_H]

I so want to come hang with you guys. Tear it down build it back up and drink beer. Sounds like a solid plan to me . I have really enjoyed your videos since stumbling across them while looking for mustang restoration videos. Thanks for keeping it real.

[@stevegardner4606]

Hi mate...keep up the great work, your vids are awesome and cannot wait till the next instalment ....can't believe I'm getting excited about wet or dry exhausts 😂

[@captpepin]

Having run quite a few boats with Detroit’s you can’t have enough sound insulation on a Them. No matter what you do make sure you have a considerable amount of insulation and a well designed muffler.

[@grantoyamaha]

You’re a legend Stu , love your vids mate.

[@romeowhiskey1146]

Great explanation of W vs D. Like your approach...go with D and KEEP with W until D is proven correct. Keep the great videos coming.

[@ladydi4runner]

IF I ever have a wet/dry exhaust conundrum Now I know. 😁🤣Also Stu , you shouldn’t take sooo much time acquiescing to those who say CleanUp! Takes too much valuable time away from your excellent educational boating videos. 😜😁🤣🤣 Keep up the good work! 👍

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, I really should have just stuck to writing a "put pliers away" on a post-it note. ;)

[@ladydi4runner]

Dangar Marine 👍😁🤣🤣

[@shanehurenkamp50]

Project Brupeg has a keel cooling system like you described.

[@DangarMarine]

They do, but they are thinking of removing it before getting to the ice fields.

[@webbey6479]

Another awesome video! My opinion after listening to what you said is that a dry exhaust is actually less complex than a wet system. I spent 9 years rebuilding an EH with a turbo motor and basically to compensate for backpressure issues from mufflers etc an increase in diameter might be needed. One thing to consider might be because the exhaust was so short on your boat may have made it quite loud. All of our generators at work use like an eggshell foam lining in the outer skin and it works extremely well that could be an option if it became an issue. Thanks again for an awesome vid!

[@LinenAssociate]

Great vid. Infomative and well put together.

[@jameschristie4596]

I had a dry exhaust until I had to have a mass removed from my colon...so more of a wet exhaust now. Can't say I have noticed a noise level difference at all.

[@danajohnson3799]

It's interesting that the chickens appear more prominently in "a day in the life" video than Mrs. Dangar Marine.

[@DangarMarine]

She's more camera shy.

[@RustingAway]

Hmm great vid, you've got me thinking now if I should go dry.... these dry setups look badass 😂

[@johnkinnane547]

G’day Stu that was explained well I didn’t realise there was that much difference or by the way workshop is great mines like it but I know where everything is, lovely place you live regards John

[@geraldedwards8538]

Like the old dude flying his pride flag.

[@DangarMarine]

Rick's a great bloke. We've been friends for 20 years now. He's a great bush mechanic too. He calls himself "the Jedi Bodge Master" :)

[@jboard146]

Great job with the shop clean up. Love the flag on your mates boat.🏳️‍🌈

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@TheCRTman]

This is an absolutely excellent video!

[@vhostovich]

Thorough presentation. That patched up chair on your friends boat reminds e of my car's body. I use the same technique. : )

[@TheHonestlySneakyGamer]

can certainly see the huge benefit to dry in your situation. seems like a no brainier

[@UrbanFisherman]

I would definitely go with dry exhaust.

[@fatb0tLP]

Stu the island you live on looks ridiculously beautiful. Kudos man

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate. :)

[@ilsando3550]

Those Detroits sure are quiet. Ive worked around plenty on trucks, marine and industrial and love the sound. Good video by the way.

[@realsonnysullivan]

turbo detroits are a lot quieter than a naturally aspirated detroit so don't expect your 471na with wet exhaust to be as quiet as your mate's 8v71ta!

[@randyneil6161]

I sure wish I was living in Australia. Thats so cool

[@DangarMarine]

Come visit!

[@tbjr1150]

@@DangarMarine Settle this once and for all. Is it true toilets flush counterclockwise down under???? 🤭😬😉

[@robertjedney]

I am currently re-fitting a steel trawler with a DD 4-71. She came with dry exhaust and I'm keeping her that way. Her engine is just below the cabin/helm and yes, 2 cycle Detroits are noisy. I've fitted a false flood in the cabin with 1" of rigid foam on top of a rubber mat over the steel decks, then plywood. Helps immensely. One clue is that you'be got to get a complete seal between the living space/engine compartment. Even a small opening will allow a lot of noise to pass. A huge thanks for researching the muffler! Mine's got one, but I suspect it's not the best configuration. Once you selected something I'll be following in your wake! I've also considered a removable pipe extension on top of the stack to move the actual exhaust port up higher and away from the aft deck. Thin wall stainless ducting ought to work. I'll report back if it works. Why all the off-topic comments on the flag? Seems like hyper-vigilance. The boat was a perfect example for the video, and I for one couldn't care a wit about what sort of flag anyone flies from their transom.

[@DangarMarine]

Hey Robert. Glad to hear I've got someone to compare notes with! I'm looking forward to talking to Dieselex and seeing what type of muffler(s) they recommend. One thing I should have commented on more in this video is just how much difference sealing the engine room makes to the overall noise - it is only 50% about the exhaust system. Couldn't agree more about Rick's flag - it's his life to live exactly as he choses.

[@The_Arby]

Which ever you choose...Iam still very happy to watch your videos every week :-)

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate!

[@para1324]

Good idea leaving the wet system in place until you are satisfied with the dry. There is less possible system failures with the dry. A proper muffler, sound deadening applications should do the trick. Will you be installing a gen set? Also with the stuffing box cooling the shaft nothing changes wet or dry. Looking good brother! I believe your wheel house will be quiet as compared to your friends boat as the engine is under the back deck instead of below the bridge.

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, I'm glad the engine bay doesn't open up inside the wheelhouse.

[@mastermachineman1462]

Is there oil in the exhaust because of the two stroke?

[@noyopacific]

@@mastermachineman1462 No. There is no mixing lube oil with fuel on a Detroit diesel. Other 2-strokes use the crankcase area to pressurize the intake air to help push the exhaust out of the cylinders and replace it with fresh air. When this is done it is difficult to use the crankcase area as a lube oil reservoir. This is the reason other 2-strokes mix oil with the fuel, to lubricate the crankshaft, pistons etc. A Detroit does have its' lube oil reservoir in the crankcase and uses an air pump to pressurize the intake air and help push the exhaust out of ports in the lower cylinder walls. You may have seen these pumps before, mounted on the top of old hot rod car engines. They were commonly adapted to use as one of the original super-chargers for gasoline engines!

[@radionutio81ij79]

Dry exhaust system seems to have advantages over the wet exhaust, below deck space and pump fail seem to be a disadvantage for the wet exhausts system. Nice upload today very interesting but a bit to short. I can watch your boat escapades for hours, looking forward to your next upload. Regards from a uk land lubber pom😊

[@DangarMarine]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. :)

[@nosands]

I'm a fan of wet exhausts but I think dry is a better option for your boat especially given the space you would gain. Great to hear the reference to Mighty Car Mods... Thanks for presenting a great series of videos while restoring this boat. You keep it real. Cheers, Steve from Mount Gambier

[@AW-Services]

A great video. Very informative and answers that question for me

[@Mattski_83]

I laughed so hard when you "cleaned" up your workshop. When they are renovating a steel boat, they can comment.

[@jeffersonleroux1137]

😂😂😂me too

[@silasmarner7586]

You Aussies like your beer. Not that that's a bad thing...!

[@PieterBreda]

We Dutch too

[@jonkwin9620]

Nice explanation, very clear. I have worked on a trawler with a dry exhaust and it was noisey, but there was no muffler, or soundproofing fitted. A steel boat will always be noisier than a wooden one as the wood absorbs sound, while the steel echos and vibrates more.

[@DangarMarine]

Filming Dave's boat made me realise just how much of the noise is direct mechanical noise from the engine, something that is only worse in steel. I'll definitely do as much insulating as I can too.

[@timaustin110]

Love the clean up skills bro

[@cougartpt793]

Go with the dry it suite your stile of boat A kenworth muffler will fit that motor

[@Graveltrucking]

If I was in your shoes I would be yanking that old 4/71 and dropping in a 12 valve 5.9 Cummins the fuel savings alone would pay for the engine swap. Half the noise with a 12 valve, engine isn't flooding the bilge with oil, you don't have the Detroit diesel drone. Out on the West Coast of Canada we still work on gallons per hour with boats a 12 valve you'd be looking at .5 to 1 gallon per hour (2.2-4.5 litres) now with your 4/71 you'd be easily 3 gallons (13.5 litres) per hour. At our CND price per litre for diesel $1.40, a 12 hour watch on the boat 226 dollars with the Detroit, with the Cummins 75 dollars in fuel.

[@DangarMarine]

That certainly is a big savings. I'll have to keep an eye out for a good second hand engine I can afford.

[@b.atwater3904]

A 4Bt Cummins with the right transmission would be more than enough power for your boat. No oil leaks, much more quiet and sips fuel. Much lighter than the detroit. Guessing a 2 1/2 to 1 ratio on the trans.

[@edwardmclaughlin6126]

@@DangarMarine The Cummins will run you 10 grand used up. The Detroit you have and the Detroit will get you home with 2 rods hanging out the sides, the Cummins will not. There was a good reason the Navy put the Detroit in your friends boat, because they will always get you out of trouble. My two cents, don't fix what ain't broke.

[@Graveltrucking]

@@edwardmclaughlin6126 Old 2 stroke detroits were cheap back in the 70s, the cost of fuel in todays world you can't afford a 2 stroke Detroit. The loggers repower their boom boats and side winders used in log booming/sorting operations to get rid of the cost fuel, fuel savings in a year pay for the repower.

[@lesmansom7817]

Good vid Stu. One other option that a lot of commercial vessels use for a wet exhaust is to run the pipe externally and use it as a sponson. This is very popular in WA on cray boats.

[@DangarMarine]

I like that idea. I think giving anything a double purpose is a really great way to save space on a boat.

[@Kheir112]

Your doing a great job man. One point about a dry exhaust. It's much simpler, therefor there is less to go wrong at the worst possible time. Like at night, where you can't see the shore, or any lights, and the weather is bad, and you need all the power your engine can give you. This is not the time, to have an exhaust issue. So, if I were you, I would go with, and keep the dry exhaust. Just one less thing to have to worry about.

[@mjarchambeau]

I would be willing to bet that heat was the reason for converting to a wet exhaust system. The engine may well have keen running too hot.

[@marcuswhonea]

The Orka had a dry exhaust and it took out Jaws!!!

[@saltydog888]

Jaws ain’t bitchin with this transom😟

[@JCrook1028]

but sunk in the process...

[@toxophilite400]

I share your concern about the reason why it was converted from dry to wet exhaust. But completely agree with your reasons and plan to return to dry.

[@donaldsayers4967]

we had a 38 foot cruiser with twin 6v53 naturals and it had a wet exhaust system but it didnt any muffler at all on it nor flaps and it was fine noise wise.

[@nortin1o]

go dry you won't be sorry. I have thrty years engineering fishing boats in Alaska. leave lots of air space in your stack!!!! heat rises. put a big blower to force air into engine room from out side. wrap all pipe well use as much sound deadener as you can afford

[@akhuntfish7557]

nortin1o One good thing about wet exhaust is that most of the exhaust noise leaves the deck

[@stevenkennedy3911]

Don't worry about the mess. "The space efficiency of pure chaos is hard to beat!" - Matthias Wandel

[@63256325N]

Loved the clean up! LMAO! 🤣 Nice boat, the dry exhaust one. Thanks for the video. 👍

[@rayshamrock8906]

1 take out the wet exhaust and putting the dry exhaust back as it makes more sense and gives you more room.. I'm woching all ur videos to day from the start. Verry good videos Ray from England..give usr a shout out ples

[@robstirling3173]

Lose that flexi tube, the spiral contains Asbestos string. (Usual precautions) Go for a stainless bellows type instead. ( Did the former owner die of Asbestosis??)

[@NullaNulla]

Keel cool ... all great till you strike something then you loose ALL your coolant and propulsion as a result but vs rust/oxidisation which aren't as much of an issue with stainless but then cost. Use a pressure guage or light on the dash for your cooling water and/or to your incoming chest to confirm there is incoming water.

[@robp7652]

Build a proper keel cooler and it will be strong as the hull

[@DangarMarine]

Yes, a pressure gauge or a flow gauge would be a good investment.

[@NullaNulla]

@@robp7652 and add extra draw/drag height to the boat and it will unless stainless always be a source of rotting metal (copper) when reacting with salt water (stainless has other issues like weight). Each idea presents it's own issues but if I was going for an enclosed radiator loop I'd try if enough room to drop a radiator inside a box with flowing outside water so it can transfer heat out without piping going out and being a weak point.

[@robp7652]

What you are describing is pretty much the system that is on the boat now. A heat exchange system. Well in all honesty I guess every cooling system is a heat exchange in one way or another. All you have to do is weld some channels under the boat about one inch high maybe 6 inches wide and pretty long say 8 feet . angle the ends up at say a 45 degree angle . Pop a hole thru the hull on each end of the void you have created and bam the most durable keel cooler ever. Make it out of steel just like the hull. Way cheaper than those "professional" ones you can get.Way more serviceable as well. As far as drag, that is a trawler hull . It is kinda made to drag things through the water . I seriously doubt that it would slow the vessel a quarter of a knot. Not even that much. of @@NullaNulla

[@TriCSyndicate]

Excellent video. I learned a lot from this one.

[@rickgreene4258]

Thank you from Pennsylvania! Now I know the difference.