Hi guys. I have a 2005 Hunter 38 with the 3 cyl 40hp Yanmar. I've always felt the engine vibrates a lot from idle to 2000 rpm. Then is smooths out. I've had my yard look at it. Checked the alignment, shaft and prop for straightness, I replaced the engine mounts with no change. I've had someone tell me "those 3 cylinders can vibrate a bit" and I kind of resigned myself to this as fact. Then this spring I installed a new autopilot. When I went out with the electrician who did the final wiring so we could do the calibration, as soon as we left the dock he commented on how much the engine vibrated and he felt this was not normal.
So, I'd like to find another 38 near me to go out on, even for 2 minutes, to see how the engine feels. I'm planning a trip down to Florida in the fall and want to make sure everything is right. I wintered at Cutter marina in Essex Md and there were at least 3 other 38's there so I know there are several in the area. I live in Fallston Md North of Baltimore. If anyone would be kind enough to invite me aboard for a short run I'll bring beer.
Thanks in advance.
Don
So, I'd like to find another 38 near me to go out on, even for 2 minutes, to see how the engine feels. I'm planning a trip down to Florida in the fall and want to make sure everything is right. I wintered at Cutter marina in Essex Md and there were at least 3 other 38's there so I know there are several in the area. I live in Fallston Md North of Baltimore. If anyone would be kind enough to invite me aboard for a short run I'll bring beer.
Thanks in advance.
Don