Re: [Cal_Boats] 9.2 keel bolts, the good the bad the ugly (Mike)

When we went from the A-4 to the Yanmar 3GM30FV, we thought of making some sort of adaptor angle aluminum pieces to the existing stringers...we ended up deciding to cut out the original stringers, grind down the pan to clean glass and build new stringers specifically designed for the new engine. It made for a much more solid mounting structure, and means we have much less likelyhood of engine/shaft misalignment issues. The new stringers are actually stronger than the originals, and with the addition of the new exhaust and Sounddown (SP?) in the engine compartment the diesel is actually quieter in the cockpit than the gas engine was. I should point out that the stringers were made and installed by someone who actually knew what they were doing-not me! Mark and Terry Rogers Mobile Marine Electrical Services/MMES Custom Panels "Seirenia", 1966 Cal 36 hull #22 Newburyport, Ma