Results 1 to 4 of 4

Thread: rubber exhaust flappers?

  1. #1
    Mike K
    I have a 496 with CMI's and "new" Gatlin exhaust tips. I had Gibson bullets before with the rubber flappers on the ends. The new Gatlins look cooler without the rubber exhaust flaps. The boat is a Eliminator Eagle. My question is ... do I need the rubber exhaust flaps? I hardly see anyone with them? Thank you.

  2. #2
    kevnmcd
    I have the rubber flappers on mine. Do you need them? That is a question for you. How comfortable are you about not getting a wave/wake slamming the back of your boat at idle and shoving water into your motor when it isn't running? When the motor is off there is nothing keeping a blast of water from going right into your valves. For me, it is just added insurance to water reversion. I have too much money rapped up in my motor to take a chance. Just my .02.

  3. #3
    Mike K
    trip! I didn't even think about when the engine was off. I will put them on ..I haven't used the boat yet. Thanks

  4. #4
    riverguy
    but if you have internal flappers do you still need the rubber ones?

Similar Threads

  1. blown flappers!!
    By airboater67 in forum Jet Boats
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 08-14-2007, 06:35 AM
  2. NEW Exhaust Tips / Flappers
    By Dana Marine Products in forum Sandbar
    Replies: 16
    Last Post: 07-12-2007, 11:43 AM
  3. need new flappers
    By afi823 in forum Jet Boats
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 03-26-2006, 07:36 PM
  4. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 09-14-2004, 09:46 PM
  5. Flappers
    By OLDMANSOLDSBOAT in forum Jet Boats
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 08-16-2004, 06:23 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •