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Balancing Act

It has been said that feet are the most important part of a runner’s body. Our feet transfer the energy of our muscles into the ground. Weak feet, poor alignment, and wear and tear can do a runner in.

Your boat’s engine runs on a similar principle: The power the engine creates must be transferred to the boat. In most cases, this transfer takes place through the engine mounts. These mounts must be strong enough to withstand the weight of the engine and transmission, as well as the shear loads created as the propeller

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