[C320-list] Cutlass/Shaft/Engine Alienment

[Rod Boer]

Hi Karl,

I spoke with what I considered a knowledgeable Yanmar representative with 
Mack Boring at the Strictly Sail show in Philadelphia last month regarding 
motor mount replacement.  He indicated that motor mounts should not be 
replaced individually.  If one needs replacing they should all be replaced. 
Although I suspect that you don't have a Yanmar, I would think the same 
guideline would apply.  Thanks.

Rod Boer
Odyssey, #688

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karl Krueger" <smoothsail282 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 9:15 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Cutlass/Shaft/Engine Alienment


> Hello All:
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>  Cutlass bearing needs replacing, second time in three years.  I've owned 
> the boat for five years. It's a 1995 vintage & I'm the second owner.
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>  Previous owner had one motor mount replaced and had the engine aliened at 
> that time.  The previous owner owned the boat for 8 years and never had 
> the cutlass replaced.
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>  The boat yard mechanic thinks the problem is with the prop, which is a 
> two bladed folding prop.  I still have the original bronze shaft which the 
> mechanic tested & states is straight.  The only difference between now and 
> the previous owner is the prop which was the first change I made on the 
> boat, before my 1st launch, I replacing the original Michigan prop with 
> the folding prop.
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>  I've sent an email to the Rep from Flex-O-Fold yesterday for 
> recommendation but, it's Sunday & I haven't heard from him yet.
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>  Any suggestions or recommendations?
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>  Karl Krueger (Kindred Spirit, #282, Milwaukee, WI)
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