Motor Mount Experience

[Rick D]

Maine, you are aware the Yanmar folks recommend replacing mounts with Yanmar because they are tuned individually to the engine and location. I will probably replace mine on my 4jh2E this season; 17 years old and 2400 hours. Although for the sake of expediency, I will likely go with OEM, do you agree that OEM is the way to go or do you have other favorites?

 

[Maine Sail]

Maine, you are aware the Yanmar folks recommend replacing mounts with Yanmar because they are tuned individually to the engine and location. I will probably replace mine on my 4jh2E this season; 17 years old and 2400 hours. Although for the sake of expediency, I will likely go with OEM, do you agree that OEM is the way to go or do you have other favorites?

I prefer OEM mounts on Yanmar's. Most other after market mounts transfer too much vibration at idle and the Yanmar mounts do a great job at isolating the vibration compared to other mounts.

Even on my own Westerbeke they were replaced with OEM mounts because I have found them far better at isolating vibration. Despite the expense I find the OEM mounts worth it..

 

[serenisea]

I had to replace the port side aft motor mount on our Hunter 376 before we brought her up the coast from Dana Point, CA. The vented loop had previously malfunctioned on the prior owner and leaked salt water on it until it was badly rusted. When I purchased a new mount from the dealer, they told me that due to the torque of the engine, the mounts are manufactured to different specifications based on the location of the mount. You definitely want to stay with OEM on these.