Repaired Boat Engines

A while ago, we wrote that our boat engines exhaust elbows were failing. This is normal for an engine around 20 years of age. Taurus was launched in 2004, so it is 18 years old this year. 

A reminder of the old cast iron exhaust elbows

We drove to Ft. Lauderdale to take the old exhaust elbows to a shop who made new ones for us. The old exhaust elbows were cast iron and the new ones are stainless steel. Fred took the old ones out and installed the new ones. 

New stainless exhaust elbow




Dropping the old ones off and picking up the new ones 2 weeks later meant another 2.5 hr. drive to Ft. Lauderdale.  


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  1. Peg M.February 15, 2022 at 1:26 PM

    I think it is always good to have working elbows. I know my elbows are not what they used to be, and I am considerably over 20! It is a good thing Fred is retired and can fix stuff. Hope you are both well, and enjoying warmer Florida weather. Love and hugs :)

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    1. Taurus Great LoopMarch 22, 2022 at 2:22 PM

      It was lively in Florida. We actually had some weather in the 40’s in January, but otherwise it was in the 60’s and 70’s.
      And yes, Fred got the elbows installed so now they work again!

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