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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

02-03-2022, 18:15

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Engine bed: Fix mounts to aluminum bar - will it work?

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Posted By boatpoker

Re: Engine bed: Fix mounts to aluminum bar - will it work?

Stainless steel is a wonderful material but it is nether stainless (it should be stains-less) nor ideal for many applications. As a retired Certified Marine Corrosion analyst I found it inappropriate...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

02-03-2022, 17:02

Replies: 47

Engine bed: Fix mounts to aluminum bar - will it work?

Views: 6,449

Posted By boatpoker

Re: Engine bed: Fix mounts to aluminum bar - will it work?

Take a look at all the various component parts of your engine. How many of them are stainless steel, How many of them are steel ? You think cost is the only issue ?

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

02-03-2022, 13:11

Replies: 47

Engine bed: Fix mounts to aluminum bar - will it work?

Views: 6,449

Posted By boatpoker

Re: Engine bed: Fix mounts to aluminum bar - will it work?

1. Motor mounts are made out of rubber and mild steel.
2. Motor mounts are made out of rubber and stainless steel.
3. Motor mounts are made out of rubber and aluminum.

You chose 1,2 or 3.

Now...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

28-02-2022, 21:02

Replies: 47

Engine bed: Fix mounts to aluminum bar - will it work?

Views: 6,449

Posted By boatpoker

Re: Engine bed: Fix mounts to aluminum bar - will it work?

I had exactly the same issue and did as per your drawing but had to use two plates. I used steel, just like the original steel bar that is embedded in the FRP stringer. Mild steel is fine if properly...

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