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The Marine Engineers Guide to Understanding Vibrations in Your Outboard Motor
Eugene Craig
Anyone with a powered boat knows that vibrations are not good news. They will ruin the quality of your boat ride, produce lots of noise and hinder the efficiency of your boat's engine. More importantly, vibrations are signs of underlying problems that you must address to keep the boat functioning properly. Eliminating these shakes is critical regardless of the type of boat that you have. In this piece, you will explore the fundamentals that go into diagnosing your boat for vibrations. Read on for more details:
Do Some Detective Work
The first thing you need to do is get to the root of the problem. Checking your engine and propeller is a good start, but it doesn't suffice when it comes to vibrations. It would help if you extended your examination to the areas beneath the engine and the propeller. When doing so, start with the engine and motor. They might have weakened from constant use, making the compartment rattle as you ride the boat.
Usually, new mounts for the engine and propeller should be enough to fix such scenarios. Ensure they have a rigid and rubbery feel for absorbing the reverse and forward thrusts produced by the propeller. The rubbery feel also enhances their ability to isolate the engine and drivetrain's humming from your hull.
Test the Shaft and Engine Alignment
Shaft and engine alignment are also notorious for vibrating boats. Thankfully, you can test the alignment and correct any errors through a simple and straightforward test. Run the boat's engine at idle while shifting it into and out of different gears. Meanwhile, keep your eye on the moving shaft coupling. The coupling should have smooth rotations with no wobbling. If you notice any wobbling when the boat is in gear, go to a marine engineer for alignment and restoration.
Vibrations From the Propellers
Propellers account for a significant percentage of boat vibration problems. Apart from worn mounts, propeller vibrations can also result from worn hubs, inadequate area for the blade, insufficient clearance for the propeller tips and a lack of balance. The best way of testing bad propellers is by removing them and running the engine at the highest possible revolutions. If there are no vibrations, the problem indeed lies with your propeller.
Marine engineers will help you with things like balancing and rebuilding the accessory to factory specifications. They can also reposition it on the boat so that it has enough space to eliminate vibrations.
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