I've talked to a few people that do exactly what you do.It sounds like eventually these headers are going to leak. Have you ever used your drainage points to pump up the headers with air to check for leaks? I think by removing and plugging a couple of hoses it ccan be done right on the motor. I like your idea of a small second bilge pump, I'm going to check on that also. Thanks for the info!

Isn't frustrating to finally be able to afford nice boats with good looking stainless steel headers only to find out they provide your biggest headaches!!!!! HAVE YOU EVER HAD A SET OF CMI HEADERS THAT DID NOT LEAK!!!!?????

What does CMI charge for these?

CMI has both my sets now to see why they are leaking with only 70 hours on them. I should have an answer within the next few days.

Is this why Trick Marine quit selling CMI I have 2 brand new sets and now I am afraid to use them. Brian

Don't hold your breath, CMI only works 4 days a week!

From people i've spoken to I understand the shelf life on Stellings headers isnt all that great.

Really? Mine are 8 years old and look and perform as new with no repairs ever.

But, they aren't on the shelf. They're on motors.

Is this true? You wont get 100 hrs. out of headers? Is it always the welds that fail? I would be afraid of them too at
3-5K a side. I`m staying stock on my stock Mags.

Too Old I tought you never had a boat more then 8 months muchless 8 years?

That's true.

I know the history of this boat and engine package.