Adding Captains Call

[elite222]

I own a 1987 Wellcraft Elite with a chevy 350, can anyone tell me if it is possible to add through hull exhaust maybe with captains call, and if possible some type of a guess what it would cost?

 

[Doug Durako]

Re: Adding Captains Call

Search this forum for tons of info on Corsa and others. Cost about $1000 for a new system, if you do the work. Ebay has used systems for half that $$, if you know what you need.<br /><br />You probably will not have wiring or switch in that age of boat for the electric shutter switch on a Cap. Call system.<br /><br />There is a diagram out here someplace of how to measure the space between the stern and your risers to see if you have enough room. Good luck!

 

[bomar76]

Re: Adding Captains Call

Some advice...there is not really any real world performance benefit w/ selectable exhaust on a stock or mild SBC.....<br />BUT.....<br /><br />I love the sound!<br />Go for it and good luck!<br />As stated above, Corsa new or ebay are the best bets.

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Adding Captains Call

Just to add to bomar76's comment - there is said to be a slight decrease in performance. The prop creates a vacuum which sucks the exhaust out...

 

[Don Brock]

Re: Adding Captains Call

I bought a 1985 Wellcraft Nova XL 23 a couple years ago with Merc 260. The previous owner installed Corsa's Silent Choice system, which was an attractive selling feature t this buyer! The boat goes about 2 mph faster when thru hull is selected (meas by GPS). Mostly sounds and looks cool. But in all honesty, most of the time I'm glad I can turn it off. It's too loud.