Follow Up

I managed to wedge myself outside of my starboard engine in an effort to determine the extent of damage caused by the Muskrat. The good news is that there is no physical/observable damage to the rubber exhaust connector, however, I did discover two of the hose clamps were loose allowing water from the discharge side to come into the bilge. Once tightened this seemed to cure the issue. The bad news is there is no physical/observable damage to the exhaust connector. Meaning I cannot determine internal sidewall damage without removing the connector. Furthermore, I discover that my exhaust system has 3 such connectors between the exhaust manifold and the exhaust port. The critter could have been in all three.

In lieu of dissassembly, which will require the removal of one 125 gallon water tank, my thought is to find a flexible extendable camera-light. The extension needs to have about 20 feet of neck to see all three connectors. With this I should be able to determine the extent of any damage and or wear. Any other suggestions?

On another note, the sound level of my engines is a bit loud for my tastes. With the hardtop, the sound seems to get amplified. Does anyone know if the mufflers could be changed out or additional baffle added? If I need to dissassemble the exhaust piping, I might as well dampen the sound while I am at it.

Terry