[C320-list] Noise Problem with Perkins Engine

[Robert Seastream]

I agree that diesels are loud, but that's the nature of the beast.  I'm  
reluctant to add soundproofing because I don't want to raise the  
ambient temperature in the engine compartment higher than it already  
is.

Bob Seastream
Intuition, Hull 906


On Jul 10, 2006, at 8:44 AM, amshd2 at aol.com wrote:

> 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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