[C320-list] Motor Mounts

[JJ Morrison]

I replaced the mounts on my last boat and what I did is align the prop shaft flange with the tranny shaft flange as close as possible prior to bolting them together. This I did on the hard and then after launch I moved the boat with the engine and then disconnected the prop shaft and tranny flanges and let the boat sit for a day or so. Upon re-connecting nothing seemed to have moved and I left it that way for some 7/8 years until I sold the boat. I guess I was lucky but if you're careful about what you're doing...
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574
 

> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2012 00:07:06 +0000
> From: dprudden at comcast.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts
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> Jeff, 
> I need to replace mine, also. I have been looking around quite a bit, and what I've come up with for prices is: 
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> MarinePro (marinepro.us) charges $127 for each. 
> Oldport Marine out of Rhode Island charges $130 for each front mount, and $120 for each rear mount. 
> If anyone has found better prices, please let me know. 
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> I know the shaft must be re-aligned after installing new mounts-am I better off waiting until she's back in the water next spring to do this, or is it ok to run the engine for a short time after launching before re-aligning? 
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> 
> David Prudden 
> #787 
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeffrey Brown" <oceanblues at mac.com> 
> To: "Catalina C320 List" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> 
> Sent: Monday, November 5, 2012 3:08:42 PM 
> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts 
> 
> I recently noticed my engine seems to vibrate more than usual causing some chaffing on some of the hoses. It appears the four motor mounts (not sure the technical term) are getting rotted out and the rubber pads are falling apart. I have two questions about this. First, where can I buy these and second can they be replaced without lifting up the motor. Anyone replace these before? I've attached a picture of what I am referring to. 
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> Best Regards, 
> 
> Jeffrey Brown 
> (949) 350-5123 
> (949) 614-0630 Fax