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Hey guys,
What is the best current source for crusader exhaust parts? I am purchasing a boat with 1988 Crusader 454's with FWC, and looking to install all new manifolds and risers.
Looking for good pricing and it would be nice to find a complete set of all the parts needed to do the whole job.
Thanks!
 
I've used ebasicpower in the past for many of my Crusader parts-they have excellent service and the parts get to you within a couple of days-they also have a pretty complete inventory for almost all Crusader parts with the proper part numbers. Get the part number and google it to find the best prices if cost is your highest priority. Different vendors have different prices for their parts-some are cheaper for some parts, more expensive for others.
 
There are loads of good places that sell aftermarket Osco, Barr, Sierra and GLM marine exhaust parts you can wade through with a quick net search.. Personally , I usually prefer to just go ahead and purchase OEM spec parts from Crusader's main parts distributor for the NE , Engine Distributors , Inc. . Prices are often not as good as elsewhere for aftermarkets, but FWIW I get original quality and can pretty easily obtain all the correct parts using the Crusader parts numbers from my parts manual.

http://www.crusaderengines.com/Partners/partners.html

Wherever you get them , don't neglect to get new bolt/stud,etc. hardware kits and new gaskets with correct holes and the block-offs. And I'd strongly suggest you "deck" the mating surfaces with a new flat file prior to installation, for most reliable sealing after tightening to proper torque and re-torqueing after a few heat cycles. The flatness imperfections will quickly become very obvious as you start filing flat. Knock out any casting "flashing" in the passages too.

That said, unless there has been bad leakage from the riser/elbows , with FWC and anti-corrosive A/F mix running through them, the ex.manifolds may be just fine for the life of the motor. Not so the RWC, riser/elbows.
 
Agree with Sandy. Assuming you have a full FWC system, with AF running thru the manifolds, they should be fine and really should last the life of the block as far as rust and corrosion goes. Replace the risers.
 
I see what you mean now, I was concerned about bringing a salt/brackish water boat to fresh may cause corrosion and exhaust failure, but if only AF is running through the manifolds, then that is a non issue.
Thanks!
 
Check out MarinePartsSource.com for genuine Crusader or aftermarket brands. Good prices and free shipping for orders over $100 even for those heavy risers and elbows
 
James, what's the new boat? I mean the engines are important, but . . . !!
 
Go for the genuine Crusader parts. There is no comparison in quality.
 
Hey Nancy,
The Carver sold yesterday and is gone on to the new owner. Guess I need to update my signature to currently boatless again.
We have a potential deal in place on a 1988 Silverton 37 motor yacht. They were not the prettiest design, but this one has a couple updates that give it a little flair, a custom hardtop across the whole bridge, all new canvas around it, a custom fiberglass radar arch, and a nice longer swim platform.
We did a short sea trial on Sunday, one of the engines was getting too hot, so currently waiting for their mechanic to address it. It is in Pawcatuck, CT.
You could see pics of it on boattrader it you wanted.

Hope to see you out at Valcour this summer.
 
Wow, James, that is a lot of boat for 37'!! Hopefully the engine problem will get resolved and you'll move ahead. Will you bring her up on her own bottom?

Remind me why you wanted to make a change from the Carver. It seems like you only just got that boat and really liked it.

Really hoping the weather improves soon so we can get the season under way!
 
It is a big boat, the cabin is huge. The drawback to it is lack of an aft deck separate sitting area, and entering, which is why it is cheaper than any other model of its size.
If it runs properly we will be bringing her down the long island sound and then up the Hudson to the lake.
I did love the Carver. Just tired of being poor all the time, I decided to reduce my investment in boating by a lot, and will put away some money to pay for fixed costs for a while to free up my budget. It sure is expensive owning a big boat.
 
James, good to see you posting again. You bring up good points about boat ownership in this economy. I'm about to be a 2 boat owner but that can only last so long.
I'm changing the way I boat. Going a bit smaller, true displacement hull and small diesels.
If I remember correctly you had a 31 Mainship sedan bridge a few years ago and got out of that boat for the Carver?
Best of luck on the new to you 37'.
Bill
 
Hey Bill,
Congrats on the new purchase, you are finally getting the diesels you have wanted so badly.
You are correct about the mainship, I liked that boat but at the time wanted more comforts of an aft cabin. I guess I still want those, but with less money into it.
Costs of boating really have not gone up that much in the last few years, but everything else has and my income has not increased. Being an hourly worker for a large company is not what it used to be. Companies don't want to pay people any more, and many including mine are laying off and reducing salaries.
Hopefully I can continue boating for a while longer, I do love being out on the water, and my family does to.
So
 
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Hey Bill,
Congrats on the new purchase, you are finally getting the diesels you have wanted so badly.
You are correct about the mainship, I liked that boat but at the time wanted more comforts of an aft cabin. I guess I still want those, but with less money into it.
Costs of boating really have not gone up that much in the last few years, but everything else has and my income has not increased. Being an hourly worker for a large company is not what it used to be. Companies don't want to pay people any more, and many including mine are laying off and reducing salaries.
Hopefully I can continue boating for a while longer, I do love being out on the water, and my family does to.
So

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From an owner of a small business in our case this was the 1st year since 2009 that I could give out sizable bonuses to the employees I retained. You are right boating costs have either stayed where they were pre-crash or in some cases the costs have gone down (purchasing a used vessel). This year so far has been another good year on the road to recovery. Although I skeptical when I see the Housing, GDP and Consumer numbers.
I am finally in a position to change my boating style and overall it should cost me less money with the Trawler than the bigger Sedan Bridge.
Bill
 
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