Polish Outboard Muffler

[Silvertip]

I have a neighbor that works nights so he sleeps during the day. I usually let him know a day or two ahead of time when I'm going to fire up the boat in the spring so as not to disturb him. This spring I hung a five gallon bucket as shown in the picture and it cuts down the exhaust noise a fair amount. Just don't put the engine in gear or the bucket will definitely develop some leaks. I decarbed this year and the bucket did a great job of catching the black goo. Sure made a mess in the bucket though but better there than on the driveway. A little dish soap cleaned it up nicely.

 

[studlymandingo]

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How does that affect planing?

Oh, and how many pollocks does it take to install the thing?​

 

[Scaaty]

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Zero problems.. do it with a Decarb myself...as long as water going in through the muffs...no sweat..​

 

[Scaaty]

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How does that affect planing?​

Oh, and how many pollocks does it take to install the thing?​

Post removed by me...(but not the thought)​

 

[tashasdaddy]

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are you planning on patenting it? sell it to seafoam as an accessory.

 

[studlymandingo]

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Put the alcohol down, and knock off the smart as$ stuff..ya get on the idiot list here real quick, and when YOU get a problem...(get my drift?)​

Wow!!! Someone got up on the wrong side of the bed!

I've been here for over a year now, I've posted helpful suggestions whenever I felt qualified to do so (see my post count). I thought the whole forum consisted of people who enjoyed boats and boating, and didn't know a little OBVIOUS humor would offend anyone. The title of the thread after all IS Polish Outboard Muffler; that in itself suggests some acceptance of humor. BTW: no alcohol was involved in my statement. Maybe you could lighten up a bit???​

 

[tashasdaddy]

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Boy's let's be good, come on. you're both freinds of mine.

 

[Scaaty]

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Look what Imus got canned for...the less we see of gender, name calling, etc, brought up, the better the whole will be. Joking belongs in the "Basement" (DC)..
I have edited my post...​

 

[gss036]

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Mind telling me where the idot list is, I would like to see who is on it?

Originally Posted by Scaaty


Put the alcohol down, and knock off the smart as$ stuff..ya get on the idiot list here real quick, and when YOU get a problem...(get my drift?)

 

[studlymandingo]

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I apologize if I offended you SCAATY, I assumed since the thread was titled POLISH OUTBOARD MUFFLER that the title in itself was a pollock joke. If you are offended by Polish remarks, I would think you would have issue with the entire thread...​

Just an FYI my grandmother was born in Poland, her maiden name was Czeluwicz; she met my Irish-American grandfather while in the military. I think this makes me 1/16th Polish. The best Pollock jokes I ever heard were told by her; she was also blonde and told some pretty funny blonde jokes to boot.​

I realize this is a forum where people exchange information and help others with boat issues. This thread was more of Silvertip sharing a handy tip with other members. HIS post was entertaining as well as informative
[quote/] "Just don't put the engine in gear or the bucket will definitely develop some leaks."

also see title.
I am self-employed and work in the real estate business; things are stressful to say the least right now. Boating, being on the water, fixing my boat, enjoying fellowship and exchanging ideas and information on this forum, are all ways I find a little respite. If this forum were ALL nuts and bolts with no room for a smile, I certainly wouldn't be here. I think that is why there are smilies both on the right and below the text box. When I'm making my living, I get the job done; that doesn't stop me from making light on occasion. I truly believe you can do both, sometimes simultaneously.

I'm not sure what Don Imus has to do with this; he is an idiot, but Jesse Jackson is an even bigger idiot, Al Sharpton bigger still. They make more public racist remarks than I ever heard from Imus.​

 

[Silvertip]

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Society is getting to be such a bunch of up-tight whiners that whatever anyone says, writes, and thinks gets someone's undies in a bunch. My Mother-in-Law (hence my wife) are of Polish decent (I'm German/Swiss) and we have a great time kidding back & forth. Try it some time. It just might take your mind of your real problems. In retrospect I could have titled this post "Yankee Ingenuity" but then the folks south of the Mason Dixon line would be upset because someone down there may have already thought about this. I could have said "German Craftsmanship" but the Mercedes/Audi/Porsche croud would have been upset because of the crude application. I could have said "Rube Goldberg Muffler" and the entire left coast would have been on my case. I could have titled it very generically and nobody would have read it. All of these are age-old cliche's for heavens sake. Oops - that has a religious connotation so I'll change it to "cripes sake". Come on folks --lighten up. Life is too darned short to get wrapped around the axle over a little tongue in cheek humor.

 

[studlymandingo]

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Should have known you were a danged German!!!​

 

[Frank Acampora]

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Pollok is a fish! POLACK is the politically incorrect term. Sorry! Couldn't resist.

 

[studlymandingo]

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Like I said my grandmother was Polish​

 

[Scaaty]

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I've been here for over a year now, I've posted helpful suggestions whenever I felt qualified to do so​

So yesterday was an exception?

PS..I'm a crazy 47 year in the saddle Harley riding fool that can't stand 99% on the population, and raised by the best Italians the Chicago Mob could offer....like I said...jokes belong in the "Basement"​

 

[studlymandingo]

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PS..I'm a crazy 47 year in the saddle Harley riding fool that can't stand 99% on the population, and raised by the best Italians the Chicago Mob could offer....like I said...jokes belong in the "Basement"​

Threats have no place anywhere in the forum. Did you read my above post???​

 

[Pony]

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Anyways...............cool idea silvertip, might have to try that out since my neighbor now has a little kid around. Thanks.

 

[gss036]

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Actually, I use a short piece of 4 inch PVC w/a cap and drill a few 1/2" holes in and hold it on with a couple bungee cords. You acutually get a a little back pressure this way and it does quiet things down.

 

[kenmyfam]

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Why can't we all just "get along" ?????

 

[hkeiner]

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Actually, I use a short piece of 4 inch PVC w/a cap and drill a few 1/2" holes in and hold it on with a couple bungee cords. You acutually get a a little back pressure this way and it does quiet things down.

That is a great tip!!! I always wanted to start up my 150HP motor in front of my house before hauling it 1-2 hours to the lake, but always hesitated to do so early in the morning because of the noise. I like to start it up before each outing so I am less worried that it will NOT start at the lake (with friends and family watching and waiting) when I get there.​

Do you by chance have a picture of your invention (installed or not)?​

Thanks​