Description

VETUS LT50 Exhaust System Swan Neck Muffler
Protect your valuable marine engine from the catastrophic risk of water ingress with the VETUS LT50 Swan Neck Muffler. As an essential component for any inboard marine engine exhaust system, the LT50 provides a dual-function solution, acting as both a high-point gooseneck and an effective sound-dampening muffler. This expertly engineered part is a critical safeguard, ensuring the longevity and reliability of your vessel´s powerplant.
The primary function of the VETUS LT50 is to prevent disaster. When an engine is installed at or below the waterline, there is a constant threat of cooling water siphoning back through the exhaust system and flooding the engine cylinders, which can lead to hydrostatic lock and catastrophic failure. The LT50 eliminates this danger. A Vetus gooseneck raises the exhaust hose above the waterline, so that water cannot backfill the exhaust system. After the engine is stopped, all cooling water in the exhaust hose will run to the lowest point of the system, which is where the waterlock should be situated. This intelligent design ensures your engine remains dry and safe, whether at rest, in heavy seas, or heeling over.
Key Benefits:
* Ultimate Engine Safeguard: Provides a robust and reliable barrier against the backflow of cooling water into your engine. This is the most crucial protection you can give your inboard motor, preventing costly and time-consuming repairs.
* Enhanced Sound Dampening: In addition to its safety function, the LT50 is an effective muffler. It is designed to significantly reduce exhaust noise, contributing to a quieter, more comfortable, and more pleasant experience on the water for you and your passengers.
* Optimized System Performance: Engineered by the experts at VETUS, this component is designed to integrate seamlessly into your exhaust line without creating excessive back-pressure, ensuring your engine runs efficiently and performs to its full potential.
* Space-Efficient Design: The vertical orientation and compact footprint of the LT50 allow for installation in tight engine compartments where space is at a premium, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of boats.
Main Features:
* A dual-purpose design that combines the essential safety function of a gooseneck with the noise-reducing properties of a muffler.
* Engineered to be the highest point in the wet exhaust system, ensuring water drains correctly to the waterlock.
* Designed for seamless integration with other VETUS exhaust system components, creating a complete, reliable, and high-performance solution.
* Features standardized connection diameters for straightforward installation with common marine exhaust hoses.
Invest in the peace of mind that comes with superior engineering. The VETUS LT50 Swan Neck Muffler is not just a component; it is an insurance policy for your engine, reflecting VETUS´s commitment to quality, safety, and boating excellence.
Specifications:
* Inlet hose connection diameter (mm): 51
* Outlet Hose connection diameter (mm): 51
* Length (mm): 182
* Width (mm): 135
* Height (mm): 502