[C320-list] sound reducing paint

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Thanks Warren. This is something I'm seriously considering. I believe the paint is about $350/gallon and I'm trying to avoid the weight of the WM foam solution....

Regards,

Jon Vez

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From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com> 

> Re: sound proofing from www.sailorssolutions.com Yes, I have installed them. I 
> determined the cost to be less than the kit from WM. I think I ordered the 
> 18-tile unit for $149; and, had several left over. SailorSolutions will buy 
> back the unused tiles. In my case, I sold the unused tiles to another boater. 
> 
> There are no mechanical attachments, no glue, no seam tape. I dry-fit them and 
> mark with a pen. Cut with straight edge and sharp knife or just trace the line 
> with the knife. Used a utility knife with the replaceable snap-off blade. 
> Clean the inside of the engine box with a solvent wash. Remove the adhesive 
> backing paper and apply the tiles pressing well down. Fit successive tiles very 
> close so the hard cover may even overlap a tad. After one season, the tiles are 
> stuck hard. 
> 
> I can't really offer an objective comparison of the noise reduction; but, am 
> satisfied with the result. Another 320 nearby used the WM solution and I don't 
> think there is a difference in results. 
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