Lots of white smoke from 7,4 Volvo Penta

[wooood]

Is it normal to have a lot of steam from the engine when cruising in cold water? <br /><br />The boat is a BL2556 with 7,4/454 Volvo Penta and SX sterndrive. Raw water cooled with open exhaust through the stern. Sea water temperature is about 10 degrees C.

 

[rybad]

Re: Lots of white smoke from 7,4 Volvo Penta

Are you sure it's steam? What is the engine temp at this time, and have you checked your oil?

 

[wooood]

Re: Lots of white smoke from 7,4 Volvo Penta

Im quite sure its steam (doesnt smell much).<br />Oil looks great.<br />Engine runs nice and temp is about 60 deg C.

 

[rybad]

Re: Lots of white smoke from 7,4 Volvo Penta

It's probably normal.. Your in Canada (?)<br /><br />I guess it depends on how much steam you are talking about (hard to understand without seeing)<br /><br />Water does pass through to cool the exhaust as well, so your probably ok.