Monday, December 28, 2009

Re: [Electric Boats] 8.5 KW Mars E-Drive mounting

 

Hi John,  A couple of months ago I installed a Mars electric motor and had the same concerns.  I ended up using the existing motor mounts from my Volvo Penta motor and I am quite satisfied.  I really do not believe you will need any rubber to absorb vibrations, although my old motor mounts do have a rubber pad.  If I were you I would install it without, and if you do find any disturbing vibrations, it is easy enough to slip a 1/4 inch rubber pad under the mounting bracket.
 
Don Swanson
 
On Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:40:32 -0000 jehutchisonjr <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> writes:
 

Hello all,
I am installing an E-drive into a 1932 Herreshoff 34' sloop with a displacement of 5500#. I am curious if rubber isolation mounts are necessary to prevent noise and vibration...or can the motor be mounted to a plate attached directly to the heavy oak floors of the boat? With a very solid mount, won't the mass of the boat dampen any vibration? I'm using Thunderstruck's kit with a 2:1 cog belt reduction.
Any comments or experiences would be appreciated.
Thank you,
John

 


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