HUNTER 340 Yanmar 3GM Engine Mounts... OUCH!

[markymac1961]

Hi Folks,
Need to replace all four engine mounts on my 3GM Yanmar as they've gone soft and engine rattly and vibrating lots.
OUCH!!! ... was shocked and amazed at price of these for a little lo-tech block of rubber and metal.
Around $2000 AUS here down under. And that doesn't include labour for fitting and shaft alignment.
So I started snooping around the Net... as you do, and found these US based options which look pretty good. And sub 1K (AUS$) for a full set. They're stainless and urethane which makes sense.
Does anyone have any experience with these (pic attached) or.... any other suggestions of recommendations?
Many thanks in advance - Mark Mac QLD AUSTRAYA

 

[kloudie1]

Folks have given good reviews of these mounts:

YANMAR ENGINE MOUNT REPLACEMENT MARINE ENGINE YANMAR 2GM20 - Ellebogen

Vessel: GibSea 282 -1987 2 ELLEBOGEN 75 (Ref. 128270-08341) and 2 ELLEBOGEN 100 (Ref. 128377-08351) The main mission of a boat’s engine mounts is to assure the engine seat by isolating the vibrations generated by the engine itself and absorb any shock and vibration when the ship is sailing. In...

ellebogen.com

 

[Jim Legere]

Just be aware that you will be paying tariffs - see Rich Stidger's post about ordering from ellebogen.

EDIT: sorry, disregard. I see you're in OZ

 

[dlochner]

I had a yard install Ellebogen mounts last year. They were about half the price of Yanmar brand mounts.

Ellebogen 75 ® Marine Engine Mount 128270-08341

Marine engine mount 128270-08341 Ellebogen 75 for 2GM, 2GM20, 2GM20B, 2GM20F, 2GMF, 2YM15, 3GM, 3GM30, 3GM30B, 3GM30F, 3GMD, 3GMDF, 3GMF, 3YM20, 3YM30, 3YM30AE engines ➤ Factory direct online sale.

ellebogen.com

 

[BigEasy]

I replaced all four last year with Ellebogen mounts. Great customer service & quick shipment. No regrets here; highly recommended.

 

[arf145]

I have no experience with those mounts, but they look fine, with what looks like good damping. What you don't want are extremely rigid type after market mounts that transmit a ton of vibration to the boat.

 

[Clutch Cargo]

Have to second those who used Ellebogen. Replaced mine last year - no regrets. $400 US delivered to my door.

 

[markymac1961]

WOW! Seems unanimous. Ellebogen mounts seem the go to.
Thanks to all for your informed input cheers.
I also noticed on their website they have some cool tricks for replacing without going to great lengths to 'jack' the motor. It's a video if ur curious. Shall order a set and 'rattle no more'
Thanks again. Love this group!

 

[rgranger]

I just read through the data sheet. The metal on the Ellebogen mounts is galvanized steel painted over for additional protection ... NOT stainless. The spec sheet claims it has the same resistance to corrosion as SS.

Might be true but if you knick the paint... you will start to have problems later on.

 

[markymac1961]

I just read through the data sheet. The metal on the Ellebogen mounts is galvanized steel painted over for additional protection ... NOT stainless. The spec sheet claims it has the same resistance to corrosion as SS.

Might be true but if you knick the paint... you will start to have problems later on.

Yes mate I did notice that.
Cuppla things: Pretty sure the original mounts are not SS. For around the same price the SS option certainly looks attractive. My only concern is that as Tom (arf145) pointed out above, the insert on aftermarket could cause heavy vibration issues if its a 'one size fits all' rubber compound. My 3GM is comparatively light I would have thought. I'm not sure if the urethane insert in the SS variant, which the manufacturer promotes as a positive, might be too 'hard'?