Rubber isolators needed

[ereiss]

On my old Air-x there are (or should be) rubber isolators to isolate the diagonal stays from sending noise down through the L brackets that are fitted on the boat. Southwest Wind will only sell me the entire bracket assembly ($29.00 plus shipping). And can give me no data as to what these isolators are or where they get them from.

I'll post a picture of the arrangement when I get home.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[Faster]

Like this??



They don't look too 'special'.. a good hardware store should have a collection of rubber bushings that might be made to work. Also try automotive parts stores for firewall bushings or grommets.

[ereiss]

Yes, that's it. Southwest Wind couldn't tell me whether it was a two piece unti (I would think it has to be) or not as it goes on both sides of the L bracket.

Thank you for your help.

[treilley]

If you have one or have the dimensions, I would try McMaster or your local Napa store. Mine are presently down for winter. I will check their size when I get home. I should be able to provide you with the specs.

[Faster]

A generic product like what's on the link below might be workable if the dimensions match:

GROMMET RUBBER .250"DIA .562"L - 739

They may be one piece and will need to forced into the L bracket, similar to that one in the link.. btw look around their site, they seem to have a variety of types.