Engine Mounts

Discussion in 'Inboards' started by Norvin, Jun 20, 2021.

  1. Norvin
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    Norvin New Member

    Hi all, I was looking at a steel Colvic Watson and found the Diesel Perkins engine was bolted direct to the hull no rubber mounts.
    My question was is that normal as one would have thought a little flexibility would be needed, it seems odd to have a solid mounting.
    Any thoughts would be appreciated.
     
  2. kapnD
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    kapnD Senior Member

    If it’s a 6 cylinder motor, vibration should be minimal except possibly at low idle.
    A 4 cylinder model will most likely shake your bones at anything below top speed!
    Heavy built boats absorb vibrations better than light ones, I’m not familiar with the build of a Colvin.
    The advantage of hard mounting is that the engine to shaft alignment can be reduced to darn near zero, and will stay that way regardless of torque loading.
     
  3. Barry
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    Barry Senior Member

    How is the prop shaft stabilized. Ie one cutlass and a flexible shaft log. Or?
    And what is the coupling style rigid or flexible?
     

  4. bajansailor
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    bajansailor Marine Surveyor

    Welcome to the Forum Norvin.
    There are no steel 'Colvic Watsons' as such - they are all fibreglass.
    Can you post a photo (or 2) of your boat please?
    Do you know who designed her?
    I have seen a few straight 6 diesel engines in fibreglass fishing boats here that are bolted directly to the beds, with no mounts as such.
     
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