Odd ball question
 

On my 1988 omc cobra 350 engines
on both, in same spot on exhaust hose there is a band clamp, its almost dead center between engine and the transom
I have no idea why
Both ends of hose are double clamped
I doubt omc said put an extra on four hose clamps on...just in case
is it possible the swirl exhaust things are held in the hose by pressure from these clamps??
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...03fb1c6254.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...35129f1f8a.jpg
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...8886f41fcc.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...832bad27f7.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...afbdfa1c17.jpg

most likely to hold the baffles in place.

I may loosen
I have new flappers for the baffles
Pita to get to the fasteners
It just jumped out at me