• Welcome to the Checkmate Community Forums forums.

    You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access to our other FREE features.
    By joining our free community you will be able to:

    » Interact with over 10,000 Checkmate Fanatics from around the world!
    » Post topics and messages
    » Post and view photos
    » Communicate privately with other members
    » Access our extensive gallery of old Checkmate brochures located in our Media Gallery
    » Browse the various pictures in our Checkmate photo gallery

    Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

    If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact support by clicking here or by using the"contact us" link at the bottom of the page.

Pros/Cons Solid Motor Mounts

wtpanther

wtpanther

Active member
Ill be pulling the power head to replace the uppers. Friend of mine suggests i just go with solid mounts and call it a day. What are the pros of this and are there any cons?
 
I've heard that solids can sometimes result in more engine vibration through the hull. But the increased handling more than off sets that negative. I've never had solids, so that info is word of mouth only.
 
I don't know the long term effects of the solid mounts first hand, but heard they are a little harder on the engine as a whole. Makes sense since they take the little bit of give in the engine out. That being said, the little give is what we don't want when running at speed. I noticed a difference at higher speeds when I swapped over to solid mounts.
 
I would expect the vibration of the hull to be worse but honestly i think id like that. I loved how my old fox body mustang would shake all over the place with the lopey cam and solid mounts.

Increased stability at higher speeds would be a huge huge advantage also. My main worry is, would the extra vibration and NO give put extra strain on the transom? Mine is solid as it is but i want it to stay that way for a very very long time.
 
I know nothing about it but boats are in water. Its not running on a solid surface so doesn't the water absorb the vibrations. My motor would twist a car but does nothing to the boat. Just wondering also.
 
I like them, vibration isn't too bad, you only notice at an idle anyway, just adds to the ambiance, haha, I always wondered if they were the reason my go pro videos have a annoying rattle sound at an idle, you can only here that sound on the video in the boat at idle, not on the quad or anything else I've had the camera on, you can't hear the camera doing that right next to you either, it just shows up on the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2bGqeYh3eA
 
Safty

On any boat that exceeds 65 to 75 mph they are a safty item. All the performance Black motors come with solids for a reason.
 
Better handling with no ill effects on the transom or motor. You will notice a difference in sound due to the harmonic vibration of the mounts but you will not get the shaking of the powerhead you typically get with rubber mounts. If you pull on your lower unit with rubber mounts you will see lots of movement in the motor. With the solid mounts nothing moves at all!:thumb:
 
Ok just finally had a chance to take it out of hiding from the winter. Started it up on the hose and the motors shaking all over the place. Definitely needs new mounts and ive decided to go with solids. Problem is i dont have time right now to be tearing this thing apart and dont have the extra cash to have a shop do it. My question is, is it ok to run with the mounts being so wobbly for the time being? I run in smooth water, no chop. Will this only affect higher speed handeling or am i taking the risk of the freakin motor falling off the back lol. I just want to get in the water damn itt haha
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top