[C320-list] Anchor Chain - Gauge and Length

Gene Helfman genehelfman at gmail.com
Thu Aug 17 09:53:53 PDT 2017


When our old Maxwell 500 died, we replaced the 22 lb Bruce with a 15 kg
Rocna (which we love), installed (with effort) a Maxwell VW 10-8 windlass
and upgraded to 50 ft of 5/16" chain and 275 ft of 9/16 triple strand
nylon; both grab on the Maxwell VW 10-8 chain teeth.  We cruise up in BC
(Desolation Sound, etc) and often have to anchor in 40-50 ft or more, but
even in shallower depths we put out all the chain and about 15 ft of rope
as shock absorber and then slide an 8 lb kellet ball 12 ft down the rope
for better catenary and so we don't trip on the line when the boat swings.

Along these lines, has anyone read a good analysis of what is recommended
scope for all-chain rodes? I'd think it's less than 5:1, but a friend dove
on an all chain set-up in noticeable but not strong winds and all the chain
was off the bottom, which I'd think negates some of the advantage of all
chain.

gene
Satori, 1977 #398

On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 6:15 AM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:

> Does anyone know if the VW1000 fits our C320's without major
> modification to the mounting areas? This upgrade has been on my radar
> but I shelved it when I found out you couldn't buy the retrofit kit for
> the 500 any longer.
>
> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 17, 2017, at 08:40 AM, sail-ability sail-ability wrote:
> >    I ditto what Greg has said here. I have 130' of 1/4" high tensile
> >    chain
> >    and 200' of nylon rode. The chain fits the gypsy on the Maxwell500
> >    windlass. I understand that one needs to go to the Maxwell 1000 now to
> >    get a gypsy.
> >
> >    Cheers
> >
> >    JohnM
> >
> >    1999#574
> >
> >      ---------- Original Message ----------
> >      From: Greg Flanagan <greg.flanagan at shaw.ca>
> >      Date: August 16, 2017 at 8:40 PM
> >      We have 120 ft chain and 130 rode. As most of our anchorages in the
> >      Gulf and San Juan Islands require less than the 120. Sailed 49 days
> >      this summer so far and never used more than 100ft. We have a 15kg
> >      Rocna anchor that replaced the 10kg Lewmar that came with the boat.
> >      This anchor and chain has been fantastic.
> >      Cheers,
> >      Greg
> >      Hoop Dancer #1076
> >      > On Aug 16, 2017, at 1:36 PM, rcliffordlee <rcliffordlee at gmail.com
> >
> >      wrote:
> >      >
> >      > Is there a recommended chain size/length that this group favors?
> >      We have 20-25 ft, not sure of gauge. I envy other all-chain cruisers
> >      whose anchor line drops vertically into the water while our rode
> >      seemingly reaches to the horizon. On the other hand, I don't want to
> >      handle/store any more chain than I need. We do mostly coastal
> >      cruising so need to handle most conditions in a pinch.
> >      >
> >      > Cliff Lee
> >      > Comfort Zone (1995 - Hull 268)
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > -------- Original message --------
> >      > From: c320-list-request at lists.catalina320.com
> >      > Date:08/16/2017 3:00 PM (GMT-05:00)
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> >      > 1. Re: It's Mainsheet time (sail-ability sail-ability)
> >      > 2. Re: It's Mainsheet time (Diane Fowler)
> >      > 3. Re: It's Mainsheet time (Angus Henderson)
> >      > 4. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (david.allred at verizon.net)
> >      > 5. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com)
> >      > 6. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Timothy Woods)
> >      > 7. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Chris Burti)
> >      > 8. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com)
> >      > 9. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Angus Henderson)
> >      > 10. Re: It's Mainsheet time (John Meyers)
> >      > 11. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com)
> >      > 12. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Graeme Clark)
> >      > 13. Re: Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30 (Ken Geiger)
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> >      ------------------------------------------------------------
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> >      --
> >      >
> >      > Message: 1
> >      > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 15:35:14 -0400 (EDT)
> >      > From: sail-ability sail-ability <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
> >      > To: c320-list <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] It's Mainsheet time
> >      > Message-ID:
> >      > <88915784.1041358.1502825714754.JavaMail.open-xchange at mtlgui03>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >      >
> >      > What's the deadline; any interest in a solar panel install, or has
> >      > that been well covered?
> >      >
> >      > Cheers
> >      >
> >      > JohnM
> >      >
> >      > 1999#574
> >      >
> >      > ---------- Original Message ----------
> >      > From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> >      > Date: August 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM
> >      > I have to do an article for the Fall issue of Mainsheet. I'd like
> >      to
> >      > do it on a project of interest to our owners. If anyone has done
> >      the
> >      > cabin fixed view-port replacement (ok, windows,) and can offer
> >      some
> >      > pictures and notes, I can prepare the article. Or, how about some
> >      > other topic?
> >      > Help me out here guys...
> >      > Warren and Pattie Updike
> >      > 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> >      > Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> >      >
> >      >>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 2
> >      > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:00:27 -0400
> >      > From: Diane Fowler <dianeflr at aol.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com, c320-list at catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] It's Mainsheet time
> >      > Message-ID: <15de77ba80f-1207-17726 at webprd-m106.mail.aol.com>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >      >
> >      > I have replaced both of my fixed windows; ?AKA ?Deadlights
> >      > ?
> >      > Catalina in Largo made them for me. ?You just provide your hull #
> >      and they research.
> >      > ?
> >      > Much better option than aftermarket places, because they bevel the
> >      edges to fit our openings perfectly.
> >      > ?
> >      > They also sell special caulk & I bought 3 tubes. ?My boat handyman
> >      installed & they are fabulous!
> >      > ?
> >      > Photos? ? I never took any of the glass UNinstalled, so not much
> >      to see but a beautiful new deadlight.
> >      > ?
> >      > Call Catalina for more info.
> >      > ?
> >      > Hope this helps
> >      > ?
> >      > ?
> >      > Captain Diane Fowler, GRI, CRS, e-Pro
> >      > Sellstate Priority Realty Network ? ? AND
> >      > Massey Yacht Sales
> >      > ?
> >      > Cell ? ?239-850-4935 ? ? ? ?www.CapeCoralHomes.com
> >      > ?
> >      > A referral of a friend is the highest compliment!
> >      > In a message dated 8/15/2017 3:35:19 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> >      sail-ability at sympatico.ca writes:
> >      >
> >      > ?
> >      > What's the deadline; any interest in a solar panel install, or has
> >      that been well covered? Cheers JohnM 1999#574 ---------- Original
> >      Message ---------- From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> Date:
> >      August 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM I have to do an article for the Fall
> >      issue of Mainsheet. I'd like to do it on a project of interest to
> >      our owners. If anyone has done the cabin fixed view-port replacement
> >      (ok, windows,) and can offer some pictures and notes, I can prepare
> >      the article. Or, how about some other topic? Help me out here
> >      guys... Warren and Pattie Updike 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62 Middle
> >      River, Chesapeake Bay >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 3
> >      > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:06:08 -0400
> >      > From: Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] It's Mainsheet time
> >      > Message-ID: <A9BF25DA-AAE4-4C19-85FB-2ED4A61182FF at gmail.com>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >      >
> >      > I was wondering if there had been an article on configuring the
> >      port lazarett to make it more useful space. I'm a relatively new
> >      member so maybe this has been covered already. Just a thought.
> >      > Angus
> >      > Hull # 999
> >      > Georgian Bay
> >      > Sent from my iPhone
> >      >
> >      >> On Aug 15, 2017, at 3:35 PM, sail-ability sail-ability
> >      <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >      >>
> >      >> What's the deadline; any interest in a solar panel install, or
> >      has
> >      >> that been well covered?
> >      >>
> >      >> Cheers
> >      >>
> >      >> JohnM
> >      >>
> >      >> 1999#574
> >      >>
> >      >> ---------- Original Message ----------
> >      >> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> >      >> Date: August 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM
> >      >> I have to do an article for the Fall issue of Mainsheet. I'd like
> >      to
> >      >> do it on a project of interest to our owners. If anyone has done
> >      the
> >      >> cabin fixed view-port replacement (ok, windows,) and can offer
> >      some
> >      >> pictures and notes, I can prepare the article. Or, how about some
> >      >> other topic?
> >      >> Help me out here guys...
> >      >> Warren and Pattie Updike
> >      >> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> >      >> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> >      >>
> >      >>>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 4
> >      > Date: Tue, 15 Aug 2017 16:20:31 -0400
> >      > From: david.allred at verizon.net
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID: <15de78e0626-e86-1b7ba at webprd-m25.mail.aol.com>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >      >
> >      > I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two years
> >      ago. I bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around
> >      $400. I did the work myself, and not being particularly handy, I
> >      probably spent 20 hours or maybe more for the whole project. I'm
> >      guessing someone who knows what they are doing could do it in less
> >      than half that time, maybe much less time. I found that carefully
> >      outlining the original mounts on the stringers with a Sharpie and
> >      counting the exact number of threads before loosening the bolts that
> >      attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft much
> >      easier. I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> >      from my Honda (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on
> >      top to distribute the weight across the bottom of the motor. It
> >      worked for me, but I'd likely pay someone to do it in the future. If
> >      your estimate was under $1,000, I would definitely pay so
> >      > meone to do it.
> >      > DLA
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > -----Original Message-----
> >      > From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      > To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      > Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      > Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >
> >      > Hey everyone:
> >      >
> >      > I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year - 2000.
> >      I received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering what I
> >      might expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >
> >      > Patricia
> >      > Knot Home
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 5
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:44:21 +0000
> >      > From: <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID: <20170816114421.72T2A.32505.root at cdptpa-web07>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >      >
> >      > Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor mounts.
> >      I know this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> >      would definitely hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for
> >      a haul-out and thought to have them do the work while out of the
> >      water. Replacing all 4 might be advisable.
> >      >
> >      > Take care,
> >      >
> >      > Patricia
> >      > Knot Home
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >      >> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two years
> >      ago. I bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around
> >      $400. I did the work myself, and not being particularly handy, I
> >      probably spent 20 hours or maybe more for the whole project. I'm
> >      guessing someone who knows what they are doing could do it in less
> >      than half that time, maybe much less time. I found that carefully
> >      outlining the original mounts on the stringers with a Sharpie and
> >      counting the exact number of threads before loosening the bolts that
> >      attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft much
> >      easier. I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> >      from my Honda (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on
> >      top to distribute the weight across the bottom of the motor. It
> >      worked for me, but I'd likely pay someone to do it in the future. If
> >      your estimate was under $1,000, I would definitely pay
> >      > someone to do it.
> >      >> DLA
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >> -----Original Message-----
> >      >> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      >> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      >> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      >> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >>
> >      >> Hey everyone:
> >      >>
> >      >> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> >      2000. I received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> >      what I might expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >>
> >      >> Patricia
> >      >> Knot Home
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 6
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:32:25 -0400
> >      > From: Timothy Woods <woodstimothya at gmail.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID:
> >      >
> >      <CA+yXqc5ypr0ziHdgMHy6qHi1CsKeSCauXpjcEN82wUFtfNgtzg at mail.gmail.com
> >
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >      >
> >      > Good morning group,
> >      >
> >      > Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of happened
> >      to to
> >      > damage the mounts?
> >      >
> >      > I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >      >
> >      > Thanks in advance, Tim
> >      >
> >      >> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>
> >      >> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor mounts.
> >      I know
> >      >> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I would
> >      definitely
> >      >> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a haul-out
> >      and thought
> >      >> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing all 4
> >      might be
> >      >> advisable.
> >      >>
> >      >> Take care,
> >      >>
> >      >> Patricia
> >      >> Knot Home
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >      >>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two years
> >      ago. I
> >      >> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I
> >      >> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400. I
> >      did the
> >      >> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably spent
> >      20 hours or
> >      >> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who knows
> >      what they
> >      >> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> >      less time. I
> >      >> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> >      stringers with a
> >      >> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before loosening
> >      the bolts
> >      >> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> >      much easier.
> >      >> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack from
> >      my Honda
> >      >> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> >      distribute the
> >      >> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but I'd
> >      likely
> >      >> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was under
> >      $1,000, I
> >      >> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >      >>> DLA
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>> -----Original Message-----
> >      >>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      >>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      >>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      >>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Hey everyone:
> >      >>>
> >      >>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> >      2000. I
> >      >> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering what
> >      I might
> >      >> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Patricia
> >      >>> Knot Home
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 7
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:50:00 -0400
> >      > From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID: <DC999C8B-57F3-4F6C-965E-88607D3D9E9C at gmail.com>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >      >
> >      > Patricia,
> >      > Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> >      should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> >      critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> >      published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> >      ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >      >
> >      > Best Regards,
> >      > Chris
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> >      <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>
> >      >> Good morning group,
> >      >>
> >      >> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> >      happened to to
> >      >> damage the mounts?
> >      >>
> >      >> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >      >>
> >      >> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >      >>
> >      >>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> >      mounts. I know
> >      >>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I would
> >      definitely
> >      >>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a haul-out
> >      and thought
> >      >>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing all 4
> >      might be
> >      >>> advisable.
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Take care,
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Patricia
> >      >>> Knot Home
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >      >>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> >      years ago. I
> >      >>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I
> >      >>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400. I
> >      did the
> >      >>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably spent
> >      20 hours or
> >      >>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who knows
> >      what they
> >      >>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> >      less time. I
> >      >>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> >      stringers with a
> >      >>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> >      loosening the bolts
> >      >>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> >      much easier.
> >      >>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> >      from my Honda
> >      >>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> >      distribute the
> >      >>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but I'd
> >      likely
> >      >>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was under
> >      $1,000, I
> >      >>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >      >>>> DLA
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> -----Original Message-----
> >      >>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      >>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      >>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      >>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Hey everyone:
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> >      2000. I
> >      >>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering what
> >      I might
> >      >>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Patricia
> >      >>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 8
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 14:19:00 +0000
> >      > From: <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID: <20170816141900.VZ17Q.34226.root at cdptpa-web07>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >      >
> >      > Thank you!
> >      >
> >      > Patricia
> >      >
> >      > ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >> Patricia,
> >      >> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> >      should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> >      critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> >      published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> >      ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >      >>
> >      >> Best Regards,
> >      >> Chris
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> >      <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Good morning group,
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> >      happened to to
> >      >>> damage the mounts?
> >      >>>
> >      >>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >      >>>
> >      >>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> >      mounts. I know
> >      >>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I would
> >      definitely
> >      >>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a haul-out
> >      and thought
> >      >>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing all
> >      4 might be
> >      >>>> advisable.
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Take care,
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Patricia
> >      >>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >      >>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> >      years ago. I
> >      >>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I
> >      >>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400. I
> >      did the
> >      >>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably spent
> >      20 hours or
> >      >>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> >      knows what they
> >      >>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> >      less time. I
> >      >>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> >      stringers with a
> >      >>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> >      loosening the bolts
> >      >>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> >      much easier.
> >      >>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> >      from my Honda
> >      >>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> >      distribute the
> >      >>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> >      I'd likely
> >      >>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was under
> >      $1,000, I
> >      >>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >      >>>>> DLA
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >      >>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      >>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      >>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      >>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Hey everyone:
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> >      2000. I
> >      >>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> >      what I might
> >      >>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 9
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:11:19 -0400
> >      > From: Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID: <27B43AD3-5542-4745-930E-268364FB4F4D at gmail.com>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >      >
> >      > Given the discussion on replacing motor mounts I was wondering
> >      whether the decision to replace was based on visual inspection and
> >      observed degradation or whether there were some operational issues?
> >      > Replacement after how many engine hours or years of operation.
> >      > Angus
> >      > Hull# 999
> >      > Georgian Bay
> >      >
> >      > Sent from my iPhone
> >      >
> >      >> On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:19 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>
> >      >> Thank you!
> >      >>
> >      >> Patricia
> >      >>
> >      >> ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>> Patricia,
> >      >>> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> >      should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> >      critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> >      published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> >      ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Best Regards,
> >      >>> Chris
> >      >>>
> >      >>>
> >      >>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> >      <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Good morning group,
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> >      happened to to
> >      >>>> damage the mounts?
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> >      mounts. I know
> >      >>>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> >      would definitely
> >      >>>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a haul-out
> >      and thought
> >      >>>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing all
> >      4 might be
> >      >>>>> advisable.
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Take care,
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >      >>>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> >      years ago. I
> >      >>>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I
> >      >>>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400.
> >      I did the
> >      >>>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably
> >      spent 20 hours or
> >      >>>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> >      knows what they
> >      >>>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> >      less time. I
> >      >>>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> >      stringers with a
> >      >>>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> >      loosening the bolts
> >      >>>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> >      much easier.
> >      >>>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> >      from my Honda
> >      >>>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> >      distribute the
> >      >>>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> >      I'd likely
> >      >>>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was under
> >      $1,000, I
> >      >>>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >      >>>>>> DLA
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >      >>>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      >>>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      >>>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      >>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Hey everyone:
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> >      2000. I
> >      >>>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> >      what I might
> >      >>>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 10
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:14:56 -0400
> >      > From: John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] It's Mainsheet time
> >      > Message-ID:
> >      >
> >      <CANEXtrK7z4cFqF6hJUa61aaSHwH290DoRitwO_tueROEisVAqQ at mail.gmail.com
> >
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
> >      >
> >      > I would really like to see an article on Angus's suggestion on the
> >      port
> >      > lazarett/locker. Mine is a perpetual mess.
> >      >
> >      > John Meyers
> >      >
> >      >> On Tue, Aug 15, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Angus Henderson
> >      <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>
> >      >> I was wondering if there had been an article on configuring the
> >      port
> >      >> lazarett to make it more useful space. I'm a relatively new
> >      member so maybe
> >      >> this has been covered already. Just a thought.
> >      >> Angus
> >      >> Hull # 999
> >      >> Georgian Bay
> >      >> Sent from my iPhone
> >      >>
> >      >>> On Aug 15, 2017, at 3:35 PM, sail-ability sail-ability <
> >      >> sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> >      >>>
> >      >>> What's the deadline; any interest in a solar panel install, or
> >      has
> >      >>> that been well covered?
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Cheers
> >      >>>
> >      >>> JohnM
> >      >>>
> >      >>> 1999#574
> >      >>>
> >      >>> ---------- Original Message ----------
> >      >>> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
> >      >>> Date: August 15, 2017 at 10:55 AM
> >      >>> I have to do an article for the Fall issue of Mainsheet. I'd
> >      like to
> >      >>> do it on a project of interest to our owners. If anyone has done
> >      the
> >      >>> cabin fixed view-port replacement (ok, windows,) and can offer
> >      some
> >      >>> pictures and notes, I can prepare the article. Or, how about
> >      some
> >      >>> other topic?
> >      >>> Help me out here guys...
> >      >>> Warren and Pattie Updike
> >      >>> 1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
> >      >>> Middle River, Chesapeake Bay
> >      >>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 11
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:21:30 +0000
> >      > From: <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID: <20170816152130.QVIJ1.8244.root at cdptpa-web24>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >      >
> >      > Mine was based on a visual inspection by my mechanic.
> >      > Patricia
> >      > Knot Home
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ---- Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >> Given the discussion on replacing motor mounts I was wondering
> >      whether the decision to replace was based on visual inspection and
> >      observed degradation or whether there were some operational issues?
> >      >> Replacement after how many engine hours or years of operation.
> >      >> Angus
> >      >> Hull# 999
> >      >> Georgian Bay
> >      >>
> >      >> Sent from my iPhone
> >      >>
> >      >>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:19 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Thank you!
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Patricia
> >      >>>
> >      >>> ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>>> Patricia,
> >      >>>> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> >      should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> >      critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> >      published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> >      ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Best Regards,
> >      >>>> Chris
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> >      <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Good morning group,
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> >      happened to to
> >      >>>>> damage the mounts?
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> >      mounts. I know
> >      >>>>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> >      would definitely
> >      >>>>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a
> >      haul-out and thought
> >      >>>>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing
> >      all 4 might be
> >      >>>>>> advisable.
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Take care,
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >      >>>>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> >      years ago. I
> >      >>>>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I
> >      >>>>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around $400.
> >      I did the
> >      >>>>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably
> >      spent 20 hours or
> >      >>>>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> >      knows what they
> >      >>>>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe much
> >      less time. I
> >      >>>>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> >      stringers with a
> >      >>>>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> >      loosening the bolts
> >      >>>>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the shaft
> >      much easier.
> >      >>>>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> >      from my Honda
> >      >>>>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> >      distribute the
> >      >>>>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> >      I'd likely
> >      >>>>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was
> >      under $1,000, I
> >      >>>>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >      >>>>>>> DLA
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >      >>>>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      >>>>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      >>>>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      >>>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> Hey everyone:
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year -
> >      2000. I
> >      >>>>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> >      what I might
> >      >>>>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 12
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:29:55 +0100
> >      > From: Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID: <FDB7B448-E19C-454B-8A63-0E03BCA214EF at skyflyer.co.uk>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
> >      >
> >      > I had a small fuel weep that dropped unseen onto the aft starboard
> >      mount and the rubber eventually disbonded from the metal
> >      >
> >      > I replaced them with R&D mounts which are about one third the
> >      price and are constructed differently so the disbonding can't
> >      happen. They also cannot allow engine to drop in case if a knockdown
> >      >
> >      > I replaced one at a time without removing the engine. To do this
> >      you need to remove the mount mounting lugs from the engine block.
> >      The engine is easily supported by remaining three mounts temporarily
> >      >
> >      > Once they were all in place I did the shaft realignment process
> >      >
> >      > Hope this helps
> >      >
> >      > Graeme
> >      >
> >      > Sent from mobile: please excuse typos etc.!
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >> On 16 Aug 2017, at 16:21, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>
> >      >> Mine was based on a visual inspection by my mechanic.
> >      >> Patricia
> >      >> Knot Home
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >> ---- Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>> Given the discussion on replacing motor mounts I was wondering
> >      whether the decision to replace was based on visual inspection and
> >      observed degradation or whether there were some operational issues?
> >      >>> Replacement after how many engine hours or years of operation.
> >      >>> Angus
> >      >>> Hull# 999
> >      >>> Georgian Bay
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >      >>>
> >      >>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:19 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Thank you!
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>> Patricia,
> >      >>>>> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> >      should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> >      critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> >      published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> >      ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Best Regards,
> >      >>>>> Chris
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> >      <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Good morning group,
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> >      happened to to
> >      >>>>>> damage the mounts?
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> >      mounts. I know
> >      >>>>>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> >      would definitely
> >      >>>>>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a
> >      haul-out and thought
> >      >>>>>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing
> >      all 4 might be
> >      >>>>>>> advisable.
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> Take care,
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >      >>>>>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> >      years ago. I
> >      >>>>>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I
> >      >>>>>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around
> >      $400. I did the
> >      >>>>>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably
> >      spent 20 hours or
> >      >>>>>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> >      knows what they
> >      >>>>>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe
> >      much less time. I
> >      >>>>>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> >      stringers with a
> >      >>>>>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> >      loosening the bolts
> >      >>>>>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the
> >      shaft much easier.
> >      >>>>>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> >      from my Honda
> >      >>>>>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> >      distribute the
> >      >>>>>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> >      I'd likely
> >      >>>>>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was
> >      under $1,000, I
> >      >>>>>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >      >>>>>>>> DLA
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >      >>>>>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      >>>>>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      >>>>>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      >>>>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>> Hey everyone:
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year
> >      - 2000. I
> >      >>>>>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> >      what I might
> >      >>>>>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ------------------------------
> >      >
> >      > Message: 13
> >      > Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 12:59:33 -0400
> >      > From: Ken Geiger <kendgb at aol.com>
> >      > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      > Message-ID: <15debfc62b7-77d2-1ea2e at webprd-m57.mail.aol.com>
> >      > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > Hi. I googled R&D mounts and found this You Tube video and
> >      complaints that R&D mounts are not so good at low RPM.
> >      >
> >      > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTQdDM-CBVE
> >      >
> >      > No personal experience however.
> >      >
> >      > Ken Geiger
> >      > Northern Dream #765
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > ---- Original Message ----
> >      > From: Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
> >      > To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      > Sent: Wed, Aug 16, 2017 12:30 pm
> >      > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >
> >      > I had a small fuel weep that dropped unseen onto the aft starboard
> >      mount and the rubber eventually disbonded from the metal
> >      >
> >      > I replaced them with R&D mounts which are about one third the
> >      price and are constructed differently so the disbonding can't
> >      happen. They also cannot allow engine to drop in case if a knockdown
> >      >
> >      > I replaced one at a time without removing the engine. To do this
> >      you need to remove the mount mounting lugs from the engine block.
> >      The engine is easily supported by remaining three mounts temporarily
> >      >
> >      > Once they were all in place I did the shaft realignment process
> >      >
> >      > Hope this helps
> >      >
> >      > Graeme
> >      >
> >      > Sent from mobile: please excuse typos etc.!
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >> On 16 Aug 2017, at 16:21, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>
> >      >> Mine was based on a visual inspection by my mechanic.
> >      >> Patricia
> >      >> Knot Home
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >>
> >      >> ---- Angus Henderson <rathlyn1 at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>> Given the discussion on replacing motor mounts I was wondering
> >      whether the decision to replace was based on visual inspection and
> >      observed degradation or whether there were some operational issues?
> >      >>> Replacement after how many engine hours or years of operation.
> >      >>> Angus
> >      >>> Hull# 999
> >      >>> Georgian Bay
> >      >>>
> >      >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >      >>>
> >      >>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 10:19 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Thank you!
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>
> >      >>>> ---- Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>> Patricia,
> >      >>>>> Absolutely replace all of them as age is an issue and the cost
> >      should not be that much more. Shaft and coupling alignment is
> >      critical anytime, but especially after engine mount replacement. We
> >      published an article on that subject in Mainsheet a couple of years
> >      ago explaining the process and it should be on the website.
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>> Best Regards,
> >      >>>>> Chris
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>
> >      >>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017, at 9:32 AM, Timothy Woods
> >      <woodstimothya at gmail.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Good morning group,
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Out of curiosity did your marina tech explain what may of
> >      happened to to
> >      >>>>>> damage the mounts?
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> I would like to avoid damaging mine if possible.
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>> Thanks in advance, Tim
> >      >>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> On Aug 16, 2017 7:44 AM, <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> Thank you! The quote was $1,000-$1,200 to replace 2 motor
> >      mounts. I know
> >      >>>>>>> this is not something I can do or would want to try, so I
> >      would definitely
> >      >>>>>>> hire a boat yard to do the work. I am scheduled for a
> >      haul-out and thought
> >      >>>>>>> to have them do the work while out of the water. Replacing
> >      all 4 might be
> >      >>>>>>> advisable.
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> Take care,
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>> ---- david.allred at verizon.net wrote:
> >      >>>>>>>> I replaced all four of my motor mounts on my 2000 C320 two
> >      years ago. I
> >      >>>>>>> bought the original equipment mounts from Yanmar (two years
> >      before I
> >      >>>>>>> actually replaced them) and I think the cost was around
> >      $400. I did the
> >      >>>>>>> work myself, and not being particularly handy, I probably
> >      spent 20 hours or
> >      >>>>>>> maybe more for the whole project. I'm guessing someone who
> >      knows what they
> >      >>>>>>> are doing could do it in less than half that time, maybe
> >      much less time. I
> >      >>>>>>> found that carefully outlining the original mounts on the
> >      stringers with a
> >      >>>>>>> Sharpie and counting the exact number of threads before
> >      loosening the bolts
> >      >>>>>>> that attach the motor to the mounts made realigning the
> >      shaft much easier.
> >      >>>>>>> I raised the motor from the motor mounts with the screw jack
> >      from my Honda
> >      >>>>>>> (twice-one on each side) with a 1x6 piece of wood on top to
> >      distribute the
> >      >>>>>>> weight across the bottom of the motor. It worked for me, but
> >      I'd likely
> >      >>>>>>> pay someone to do it in the future. If your estimate was
> >      under $1,000, I
> >      >>>>>>> would definitely pay someone to do it.
> >      >>>>>>>> DLA
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >      >>>>>>>> From: pclaytor <pclaytor at tampabay.rr.com>
> >      >>>>>>>> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> >      >>>>>>>> Sent: Tue, Aug 15, 2017 2:08 pm
> >      >>>>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Motor Mounts - Yanmar 3GM30
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>> Hey everyone:
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>> I need to replace my motor mounts on my Catalina 320, year
> >      - 2000. I
> >      >>>>>>> received 1 estimate but it seemed high to me. Was wondering
> >      what I might
> >      >>>>>>> expect in costs? Ideas?
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>> Patricia
> >      >>>>>>>> Knot Home
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>>>>
> >      >>>>
> >      >>
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      >
> >      > End of C320-list Digest, Vol 2965, Issue 1
> >      > ******************************************
>



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