T&T: engine mounts

[Chuck and Susan]

Richard, A vendor has a vested and financial interest in getting boaters to
replace parts so keep that in mind any time you get advice from one. Now
having said that there is a bit of truth to what he says. Engine mounts with
"rubber" inserts can look perfectly fine but the "rubber" can be degrading and
separating from the metal. After 30 years you might consider replacements but
without a inspection it is hard to give a definitive answer. Misalignment
would not necessarily be a symptom of mount failure or reason to feel it would
not fail. . Chuck

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--- On Tue, 2/3/09, Richard Tomkinson <capnrich at wavecable.com> wrote:
 

A vendor I met at the Seattle boat show told me that the life expectancy for
engine mounts was 10 years.
I have 30 years on mine and they seem to be solid with no signs of
misalignment (temp in the bearings).

What is the list wisdom on this?
Richard