motor mounts for 1989 bayliner 85hp force motor

[babygirl]

I have a 1989 bayliner capri and I took it to the shop and they told me my motor was solid and compression was good. They then told me I needed motor mounts for my motor. The guy pushed on the bottom where the propeller is it and it moves. They would not fix it and said they did not make motor mounts for that boat anymore. I called another place and they said it would be ok to drive it in the lake because people ride boats everyday and dont know the mounts are broken. It that part called a motor mount because I looked on Iboats and I did not find anything. I am hoping this motor is supposed to do this or their is another name for the part. Anyone can help would be great. This is first boat

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: motor mounts for 1989 bayliner 85hp force motor

Yep! It is the lower motor mount. It is not super-critical because while running the engine in forward gear the pressure is compressing the rubber. However: When you slow down or go into reverse, the pressure will spread the broken mount and the engine leg will hit the rear lower cowling. If you hit something in the water, it is quite possible to damage the cowling. Thus: if at all possible, it is best to replace a broken mount

They can be had new for around 130-140 bucks. I rebuild them better than new and charge 100 bucks for the part and installation, 50 bucks for the part alone. This is fair because they are a difficult part to replace and frequently the mounting bolts break and must be drilled out.