Monkeyville
Newbie
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2021
- Messages
- 2
- Vessel Name
- Monkeyville
- Vessel Make
- 1987 DeFever 41
Hi Folks !
New here from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Just checking with any DeFever owners that may have problems with water in the oil. My 41 DeFever has a Caterpillar 3208 naturally aspirated that works great, but when at the mooring in rough weather, there seems to be water backwashing into the engine thru the exhaust. It never happens when running. People Ive asked say its a gasket leak somewhere, but I find it hard to believe. The last two previous owners mentioned this problem and I've had the boat for 10 years.
I'm looking at getting new risers that will be taller, and have more of a "drop" for the water to exit. There is not that much slope on the exhaust and I believe this is the problem.
Thanks in advance for any insights.
New here from Nova Scotia, Canada.
Just checking with any DeFever owners that may have problems with water in the oil. My 41 DeFever has a Caterpillar 3208 naturally aspirated that works great, but when at the mooring in rough weather, there seems to be water backwashing into the engine thru the exhaust. It never happens when running. People Ive asked say its a gasket leak somewhere, but I find it hard to believe. The last two previous owners mentioned this problem and I've had the boat for 10 years.
I'm looking at getting new risers that will be taller, and have more of a "drop" for the water to exit. There is not that much slope on the exhaust and I believe this is the problem.
Thanks in advance for any insights.
