[C320-list] Calling Westerbeke owners...

[danb70341 at gmail.com]

I have hull #250 and I will check next time at boat and perhaps someone will reply before I do since no plans right now to be at the boat for a couple of weeks from now
 Dan Bochniak
Tranquility #250 Atlanta Ga
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> On Jan 3, 2019, at 11:01 PM, Tony Belton <tbelton at gwrr.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi, I was wondering if you could run this again, I had 1 response, but it was over the Xmas break.
> Thanks
> 
> Hi All,
> I have a WB 30B in my 320, hull #251. The original engine mounts were
> replaced before I bought the boat with a Polyflex unit, which has a
> hard polymer centre. I am getting a reasonable amount of vibration
> between 1500 and 2400 RPM, in neutral as well as in gear. The engine is smooth
> at 2500rpm +. I cannot move the engine by hand on the mounts. Are the
> original units a "soft" mount which allows you to move the engine
> slightly? I think these "hard" mounts also transfer noise through to
> the hull, I'm disappointed with the amount of noise I'm getting, even
> since soundproofing the engine box.
> I had a 2GM20 Yanmar in my last boat (unsoundproofed), which didn't
> make any more noise than the Westerbeke.
> Any info or advice would be appreciated.
> 
> Regards,
> Tony,
> Adelaide, South Australia.
> 
> 
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> Genesee & Wyoming Australia Pty Ltd
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