[C320-list] Noise Problem with Perkins Engine

[amshd2 at aol.com]

i have a 94 320 with the Perkins... i had the same problem ... so last year i installed the w/m 1 in sound proofing...... that made a big difference ...  next i got some 1/4 in foam gasket material from Soundowner for the edges around the eng covers ........   I also got some of what they call, acoustical mat which i placed over the access boards in the aft berth......  now you can have a normal conversation in the boat 
 
the guys at Soundowner are great to work with and they have a great web site on ways to reduce sound and vibrations........
 
Tony 
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Greg Battersby <gjbattersby at probatter.com>
To: C320-List at catalia 0.org
Sent: Sun, 9 Jul 2006 11:23:26 -0400
Subject: [C320-list] Noise Problem with Perkins Engine


This is my first year with a 320, having previously had a Catalina 30 and an
Ericson 26 both of which had inboards.  It’s a ’95 320 with a Perkins
inboard and is, by far, the loudest engine we’ve ever had.  On one long run
with no wind where we were running the engine for a few hours, it got so bad
that we actually closed up the cabin which did somewhat reduce the noise
level.

 

Is this problem unique to our boat or are others also experiencing it?  Any
suggestions for eliminating or minimizing it?  One thought was to insulate
the engine compartment with sound deadening insulation.  Any thoughts or
suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Greg Battersby

Windeage #210

1995 C-320

Westport, CT

 

 


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