Vernatone Muffler Minimum Clearance

[JohnV8r]

Guys,

Is 1/2" clearance between a Vernatone muffler and the hull and deck sufficient? I cannot find anything on the Centek installation sheet about clearance requirements.

Thanks!

[ford351c594]

don't know about half an inch, but mine are maybe 2 inches away for a very very long time.

[Bruce]

John,
I always built a fore and aft cradle that supported the mufflers. 1/ 2 clearance is fine as long as exhaust is well supported and secured.

[bob lico]

exactly what bruce says. i built a fore and aft cradle and muffler has 1/2" clearance from top of muffler to bottom of deck.no problem the muffler is as cold as the ambient water temperature of ocean or whatever body of water you are in!!!!!!!!

[JohnV8r]

Thanks Guys!

I am building a fore and aft cradle and intended to use two straps to secure each muffler down per the Vernatone/Centek install instructions. However, I could not find anything regarding clearance from the hull/deck.

I really appreciate the information.