[C320-list] Globe Drivesaver

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Jeff C.
  I have the yanmar engine with the three blade prop an never have noticed any vibration, the noise is a different story, but my last boat had a 15hp 2 stroke outboard and  the yanmar sounds great when you compare them.

 Al Ahlman
    #476

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Jeff Church" <jjemail at comcast.net> 

> 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" 
> To: "C320-List" 
> 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" 
> > To: "C320-List" 
> > 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" 
> >> To: ; "C320-List" 
> >> 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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