I’m trying to get YouTube to load this video. Went out and recorded the motor mounts on my outboard being replaced: they were completely shot. Ed the guy that works on them did exactly what flying Scott posted above.
these were the best videos I found. Can’t say any of them were overly helpful after watching them a few times through. Motor mount replacement be an outstanding video for someone to make
I was able to successfully replace the lower motor mount. I found a good video to help replace the hard one in the middle below the powerhead.. The one two on the side of the lower cowling I am not quite sure how to replace. Anyone have a link to a video?
I not far behind you at all in this department. I check my tires and bearing before EVERY trip. My boat ramp is about 10 minute drive and I don't even want to have any problems that close to the house. I will venture about an hour away at the most. I have a small son that goes out with me often...
yikes! my greatest fear on the road coming true. I stay so paranoid about my bearings and tires its way overkill. Glad no one is hurt. The $360 seems like a cheap lesson to learn.
We did this to mine recently and its worked out great so far. I have a little 16 foot tin boat though, so weight isn't very heavy (1000 trailer and all i think).
I was actually talking to a guy at the marina recently about this exact same thing. Lots of boats from 2000 and before seems to be rotting out. He said he thinks it has to do with increased corrosive components in the air. Like too much pollution or moisture or something similar not mixing well...
Came home from work to do another cold test. Still hard to cold start motor. I am going to start looking for a leak of sorts. I think that’s probably the next issue.
