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Message 9 of 9
Posted by member Duncan Ritchie on Friday 10 February 2023

Hi Peter,

I have now resent the message. Fingers crossed this time.

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Message 8 of 9
Posted by member Peter Cox on Friday 10 February 2023

Duncan - nothing received at this end. Check my email address under Members' Pages, Social Members List.

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Message 7 of 9
Posted by member Duncan Ritchie on Monday 6 February 2023

Many thanks Peter. I’ve forwarded my email address to you directly, together with details of Seaquel, formerly Dhunmai III.

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Message 6 of 9
Posted by member Peter Cox on Friday 3 February 2023

Duncan - PS
There is an informal email group of twelve Hardy 32 owners; if you can get your email address to me I can add you, if you wish. Which 32 have you got?

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Message 5 of 9
Posted by member Duncan Ritchie on Saturday 28 January 2023

Many thanks for your suggestion Peter.
Coincidentally, the company that I contacted initially, Robush, have just sourced an almost identical replacement via AV Industrial Products of which Vibration Mounts is a subsidiary. Available within 7 days of order & priced at £30 per bush, it is a commendable service from them.

Thanks again for your input.

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Message 4 of 9
Posted by member Peter Cox on Saturday 28 January 2023

Have you tried https://www.vibration-mounts.co.uk/ ?

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Message 3 of 9
Posted by member Duncan Ritchie on Sunday 22 January 2023

Many thanks Tony - that's definitely worth exploring.

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Message 2 of 9
Posted by member Anthony Weald on Sunday 22 January 2023

Morning Duncan. No specific experience with engine mounts but I wonder if one of the companies that make replacement PU bushes for classic car suspension and engine mounts might help?
Might be worth a web search.
Good luck with finding these.
Tony

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Message 1 of 9
Posted by member Duncan Ritchie on Friday 20 January 2023

Ah the joys of owning an older boat. My Hardy 32 is fitted with twin Mercruiser 4.2 diesels. The rear engine mounts are attached horizontally to the Hurth gearboxes & contain rubber bushes - all 4 of which need to be replaced. Unfortunately, the bushes are no longer manufactured & Mercury have no legacy stock.
Robush - the sole UK distributor of the original bush brand, Metalastik, have been unable to source a replacement so far. Have any other members encountered this before? If you found a solution, I’d be grateful to hear from you.

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