Montego muffler

[cap10ace]

I've had Montego 3257 1987 for 5 years. Has mercs 454, I like the exhaust noise, however my wife, kids, and neighbors do not. Has anyone modified existing mufflers or installed new cans? And did this reduce noise.
Cap.

 

[cmariner32]

I've got pretty much the same setup as you with my 86 Mariner. In later years, Carver went to waterlift mufflers which were much quieter than the thru-hull exhausts and small inline mufflers. I'll be interested in hearing what other RO's have to say on this subject.

 

[Unknown]

That's interesting, your neighbors are complaining about your exhaust noise on a Montego??? What would happen if a Checkmate parked next to them instead???

 

[Tenna-Sea-N]

I've pondered the same issue with my 3257. My 1987 model came with Dapars, which don't do a whole lot of good. Any waterlift muffler would take up a lot of useful engine room space and probably require reloacating the water heater on the starboard side. I am currently considering a tail-pipe baffle insert. It's supposed to drop sound levels by 4-6 db, and cost $90-$120 per pair.