[C320-list] Globe Drivesaver

[Jeff Church]

Rod,

The PYI rep at Strictly Sail stated that their coupling would reduce 
vibration, but I'm not convinced. I wish there was an effective way to 
reduce the noise and vibration that this engine creates, but in 5 years I 
haven't heard anyone saying that they found a solution. This is one of the 
few very annoying characteristics of an otherwise excellent boat. I was on a 
Beneteau 36.7 last season. When he started his engine I was totally floored. 
I could barely tell that it was running, and it's a fairly race-oriented 
boat.

I added 1" sound insulation and that helped a little. I'm tempted to go for 
PYI's or Globe's engine mounts and flexi coupling, but first I'd like to 
hear from some owners that these things made a significant improvement on 
their boats.

JeffC

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rod Boer" <rod.boer1 at verizon.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 6:00 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Globe Drivesaver


> Hi Jeff,
>
> One of the guys in dry dock with me has been trying to convince me to by a
> flexible coupling which he indicated reduces vibration.  The flexible
> couplings are relatively expensive.  His was between $300 and $400.  When 
> I
> mentioned the drivesaver he indicated that it wasn't a flexible coupling 
> and
> didn't do anything to reduce vibration.
>
> Rod
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net>
> To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 10:46 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Globe Drivesaver
>
>
>> Rick,
>>
>> I thought that the drivesaver was supposed to reduce vibration. Are you
>> saying that it did NOTHING except provide trans protection?
>>
>> JeffC
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Judy and/or Rick Luce" <jluce3 at rochester.rr.com>
>> To: <kmielen at iwon.com>; "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 6:52 AM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Globe Drivesaver
>>
>>
>>> Karl,
>>>
>>> Echo #488 has one and it produced no apparent results w/o trimming.
>>> Except of course the intended results of transmission protection.
>>>
>>> Further, it should be mentioned that some feathering props hit the
>>> strut causing the need for purchasing a new shaft ($400+)... OR...
>>> buying a drivesaver ($75).  A very desirable option... you win twice.
>>> I always like that.
>>>
>>> Our best to you and Elaine
>>> Rick and Judy
>>>
>>
>>
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