But like all hypotheses .......................... WHY THE ^%$&*#@! HELL DO IT
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HUNTER 320 ENGINE ROOM.
- Thread starter skipperclaud
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Yes it is. Here's the other end:
Engine room is a bit of a misnomer. "Nike shoe box" is a more accurate term:
The engine sits under there with only an inch or so clearance all around.
Engine compartment has to be kept clean, it's where I keep my lunch. Bloody crew would have it eaten in a heartbeat if it was left out
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So you must have the manifold cook book, my copy has a whole section on road kill........Engine compartment has to be kept clean, it's where I keep my lunch. Bloody crew would have it eaten in a heartbeat if it was left out
Nice to heat the boat too, on chilly night cruising up there!
Down here, put the discharge heat outside the boat.
Jim...
I think Don had it early.
They failed, whacking the Rib.
Quick fix to pass sea trails, cut out the groove.
Pass it on to the next owner...
Jim...
That is an awesome idea, we have this vent fan already on the boat but it vents outside, never though of adding a duct section with a splitter, to vent in or out, ah get the pen out add another item to the list.Nice to heat the boat too, on chilly night cruising up there!
Down here, put the discharge heat outside the boat.
Jim...
Pure speculation but maybe the old mounting bolt holes were rotted out. Instead of fixing it however may have been properly they just moved the mounts down the stringers a few inches and cut the prop shaft to fit. A big stretch I know but stranger things have happened (maybe)?But like all hypotheses .......................... WHY THE ^%$&*#@! HELL DO IT
My questions for the original poster are, does it seem to work? Is there any odd vibration? Did he have a prepurchase survey and if so what did it say, if anything, about it.
Thank you for your reply. Yes that part of my boat is very weird. There is no wire and the other bolt is missing..
the million dollar question is. Why they installed it so low that they had to cut the fiberglass to make room.
thank you for the tip, I will go now to check!
Nothing was told by the surveyor. To Be honest I don’t even know he have realized it.
But you have a good point.
I might remove all that engine, transmission and redo it properly.
but there is no vibration in1500 rpm up. Kinda normal! I guess...
Agree in all you said! amazing. Look these pictures...But like all hypotheses .......................... WHY THE ^%$&*#@! HELL DO IT
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You sort of had to be there to get the full picture.
The discharge hose from the fan had been removed to facilitate whatever I was doing at the time. Here the discharge hose is attached:
This shows the outside discharge under the stern seat:
@skipperclaud , could you please inspect the two engine mounting stringers for any unused holes and take photos if possible. Also if you can see how close the rubber cushion mounts:
are sitting to the ends of the two stringers would also be helpful.
I'm afraid I've become obsessed with this violation of the senses and won't be able to sleep until it's been put to rest.
are sitting to the ends of the two stringers would also be helpful.
I'm afraid I've become obsessed with this violation of the senses and won't be able to sleep until it's been put to rest
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Ralph Johnstone I will do it tomorrow for sure!!!!@skipperclaud , could you please inspect the two engine mounting stringers for any unused holes and take photos if possible. Also if you can see how close the rubber cushion mounts:
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are sitting to the ends of the two stringers would also be helpful.
I'm afraid I've become obsessed with this violation of the senses and won't be able to sleep until it's been put to rest
Thank you so much.
The Dripless Box is not original equipment for the 2001 h320. We do not know what was done during the installation. It seems the transmission coupler is sitting about 3 inches back from where it should be positioned, but it could be the angle of the photos. Don't know when you purchased the boat or if a recent survey was conducted, but if it was, check and see if the issue was mentioned and perhaps bring the surveyor back to look at it. They have Errors and Omissions insurance coverage which could help with the costs of any repairs in case he missed a fault here. Are there any drive train vibrations or undue knocks ? Don't go by what the motor mounts look as they could look new and the rubber be detached, split or simply soft. The best test for the motor mounts is to see how they perform. Check for any modifications around the seat of the motor mounts and check and see if the correct ones were installed. Could it be a fault during the manufacturing process, yes seems the workers tend to creatively fix problems that arise with or without the knowledge of the Company. In any instance the exposed wood should be repaired; allowed to dry, bathed in epoxy and glassed over.
Not true.
You are better than the Surveyor on his boat!
Good diagnosis! With pictures too!
Jim...
PS: Nice Engine venting install !