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Hi guys
Jim from Bunbury in WA here. I own a Horizon 180. Bought it new 3 years ago but so far has hardly been used - 20 hrs on the clock. Last week took the boat in for a service and have been told that there is water in No 4 cylinder. Boat has not been in water for over 12 months. Am told no real damage done just a little surface rust which can be cleaned off. Mechanic has said that this is a common problem with these boats and comes as a result of water surging back through the exhaust system. To overcome, they install a riser kit on the exhaust. To my way of thinking, if this was a common problem, the riser should be installed at manufacture or prior to delivery. Has anyone else had a similar problem. Wont bother to elaborate on problems with the trailer.

The riser kit he is speaking of is for boats where the motor sits very low in the boat. We have never had that issue with any Four Winns before. The only real issue I have seen is warped or cracked heads from overheating on th 3.0s but thats about it. No real issues on the 4.3L motors.

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Brian Borchik
The Winds of Cold Springs Harbor Marina
Baldwinsville, NY

I had a similar issue with water getting in teh engine while it was not running when pulling crab pots in Birch Bay WA. I have been searching the forum for more info on the subject when I say your post. A hold baffle works much better than the stock flappers. It goes between the horn and the elbow.
Scott