SO40 Engine Mount Bolts

[so40gtb]

Not all of the bolts that hold the engine mounting brackets to the hull bed stringers on our 2000 SO40 will fully tighten. The engine appears stable in normal operation and there doesn't seem to be excessive vibration.

Has anyone else seen this? I'm not fond of the idea of the engine vibrating itself loose!

--Karl

[MalcolmP]

On the 39 there are access plates (approx 4inch plastic covers) on the side of the bearers that should give access to the bolt head - maybe it is similar on the 40? I would expect they are through bolted, but I suppose it is possible that coachbolts have been used into timber within the bearer