No more hull hugger (fart box)

My brother fabbed up a (fart box eliminator). I will run it in the morning. Should sound good. All stainless construction, mandrel bends, and purge tig welded by a class A certified welder. Former fabricator for RCR nascar team.

He told me if anyone wants one he would put a price together on them. Should fit any boat with the hull hugger muffler (fart box).

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AWESOME! Post a sound clip!

Sam B wrote: My brother fabbed up a (fart box eliminator). All stainless construction

It looks like he used 400 series stainless muffler components? You may be disappointed in it's corrosion resistance in a marine environment! Check on the stainless grade he used. If it is 400, a certified welder should know better.

in other words the welder you used is a hack and he should probably not be certified is what he is saying in his usual politicly correct gentle way with words..      looks good , if for some reason it only lasts 15 yrs and gets a bit punky looking i am sure you could have another fabricated

"come on" Vic, I'm not "pissing in any corn flakes" but simply pointing out an important point. Why go to the extent of making a great looking Y pipe conversion and not using a the best grade of material?? There are several grades of certified welders but any of the grades should know what material should be used for a marine environment. As Peter mentioned, if he used a 400 series SS, he must be a hack. Sorry, but we'll have to wait for Sam to fill us in on what was actually used. However, I'll bet it's 400 considering the swagged ends and the different diameters used!

BTW, why did you use galvanized steel?    Are you shopping at Autozone?

Nice! I agree, the hull-hugger does make for an annoying exhaust note in the 2000-3000ish range.

Very Cool! yes would like to know cost!

forvicjr wrote: Pete go back and re read my post. I didn't use galvanized, I used aluminumized, there is a difference. A man of your knowledge should know this.

Vic,
Sorry I missed the aluninized VS the galvanized. Yes, I do know the difference. In a salt spray test the galvanized will out perform the aluminized by far. I understand it's "temporary" and I was just asking why you went with the temporary. Understand it's the inside of the pipe that is the concern and not the outside you are looking at.

Looks sweet. Get that youtube video up so we can hear it.

I used plain mild steel 90's on mine when I first did it.They replaced the rubber ones that connected up to the risers to make the turn to go under the floor. The rubber originals lasted 18 years and needed to be replaced when I got the boat.The plain steel ones lasted 21 years---

Pete. If your calling my brother a hack I would put his list of acomplishment against your any day! I know your a very knoledgeable guy. But please don't insult people you don't even know. I don't recal him nor I ever insulting you.

Sam Brundidge

Sam,

Sounds like a nice upgrade. Post the price, and some overall lengths, and space between the two inlets, for assurance measurements. Might well be interested.

Thanks, Todd

Sam B wrote: Pete. If your calling my brother a hack I would put his list of acomplishment against your any day! I know your a very knoledgeable guy. But please don't insult people you don't even know. I don't recal him nor I ever insulting you. Sam Brundidge

Sam,
If you are referring to me and not 1234, keep in mind he was the one who brought up the word "hack".

peter1234 wrote: in other words the welder you used is a hack and he should probably not be certified

Nautiquehunter wrote: At the risk of sounding ignorant I have to ask. What is a Fart Box? Can somebody post a pic so I can understand what you are talking about?

Fart box is a name my kids gave the muffler in my 96. They thought it sounded like the boat was farting at idle. They like the sound of our 73 alot better. Open pipes! I don't have a pic of the muffler at this point but I will put one up tonight if somebody else doesn't

Sam

There was a brand new SAN hanging out with us today,, it was way too quiet! Sounded like a pleasure cruiser.