[C320-list] sound reducing paint

[Chris Holt]

I got a quart of it at West Marine for $50 and I was able to do both Engine 
covers.
You can buy a gallon from Defender at $100 if you want more.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, April 21, 2006 7:43 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] sound reducing paint


> 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
>
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> 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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