I have a virtually new Hunter "The Edge" with factory-mounted Evinrude E-Tec 75 hp engine. I love the boat and the engine with the exception that I get way too much exhaust smell in the cockpit. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions??
Exhaust smell
- Thread starter ahlerstom
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If you are only smelling it when you are in the cockpit area, then the exhaust may be collecting there, which means you are also inhaling carbon monoxide. Under power, try to keep the wind at beam and fore, and limit being under power when the wind is coming from aft.
My opinion of the EDGE is it is an odd design.
My opinion of the EDGE is it is an odd design.
E Tec Exhaust Smell
I have an Evinrude E Tec 150 HP on a pontoon boat that I own. There is absolutely no exhaust smell from my E Tec. Maybe you should have the engine checked out to see that it is functioning properly.
I have an Evinrude E Tec 150 HP on a pontoon boat that I own. There is absolutely no exhaust smell from my E Tec. Maybe you should have the engine checked out to see that it is functioning properly.
My understanding is that the exhaust is pumped out the propeller hub into the water. So you should not smell any exhaust at all ever unless you are running the engine with the prop out of the water.
Perhaps a leaking exhaust manifold gasket?
Perhaps a leaking exhaust manifold gasket?
I too have a Hunter "The Edge" with the factory-mounted Evinrude E-Tec 75 hp engine.
My engine too will sometimes emit white smoke and an exhaust smell. It was most noticeable several months ago while docking. White smoke filled the marina after applying considerable throttle in reverse gear to stop the boat. Not good.
Have you had any luck identifying the cause?
My engine too will sometimes emit white smoke and an exhaust smell. It was most noticeable several months ago while docking. White smoke filled the marina after applying considerable throttle in reverse gear to stop the boat. Not good.
Have you had any luck identifying the cause?
Sometimes it's like driving a station wagon with the rear window open.
Sometimes it's a wind from aft that slightly exceeds your own speed, whereas a higher wind speed would blow it all away and you'd never smell it.
I agree... the station wagon effect.
most times, there will be a bit of a vacuum created in the cockpit of a boat as the wind comes over the bow and moves rearward.. so usually, air will come over the transom (where air movement is the least) and move into the low pressure area of the cockpit.... and to some extent, boat speed will play a role here as well.
this isnt specific to any certain type or model of boat, but is common to MOST of them, but NOT ALL of them.
the difference could be in how the exhaust is dealt with, and how rich the engine runs... but in all cases it is an annoyance, and some cases, very harmful.... CO poisoning can creep up on you without any warning whatsoever.
its rare instances that CO poisoning happens to people in the open cockpit (it does happen), but its not so rare that it happens to people who are in the cuddy/cabin on long passages, where the CO can build up to very high levels....
..and remember that just because you dont smell any exhaust or other odors, does NOT mean that CO is not present.... a CO detector is a good thing to have onboard any boat that has an enclose space where fossil fuels are being used.
so just be aware...