Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): honda muffler, honda gx160, honda muffler

Question
On 1/8/08 you offered advice for a muffler for a Honda GX160 motor, I believe that was for a generator.  I have two GX160s on a commercial fishing boat, one for water pump and one is a hydraulic power pack.  The engines appear virtually identical.  Both are very noisy.  I haven't been able to apply your 1/8/08 advice to these engines.  The local Honda dealer said there is no muffler option.  Can you offer any suggestions for silencing these?  The water pump is a WH20X K1JAC1, block number GCAAK-1589373.  If I can find a muffler for that, it will also work on the other engine.  Thanks.

Answer
Hello Dick:

>>There is No Longer a Replacement Muffler Offered by Honda that will Perform as you Require.
>>I have found that you can use the Old Muffler Connector Pipe and Make your Own Exhaust System if you have a Small Pipe Bender and a Torch that you can Braze with.
>>You can Purchase the Muffler from an Automotive Exhaust Service Center of your Local Auto Parts Retailer.
>>Sorry I was Not of More Assistance.
>>Respectfully

John