[C320-list] Was Sound Reducing Paint Reports, now 320 List Opinion

[jonvez at comcast.net]

I feel the need to comment on the point Herb is making, even though I know I run the risk of opening up a can of worms. 
Some of us could care less about certain topics, and many threads carry on incessantly. So what? We all have the ability to self-censure. I hope we don't set the tone whereby we dissuade people from asking questions or offering opinions for fear of being admonished or ridiculed.
I just hope we can maintain an environment where anyone feels they can ask any question pertinent to our boats and boating in general. 

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: hcreech at comcast.net 

> Over and over I see these comments about noise reduction, I just don't get it. 
> What's the phrase, oh I think it's "get a life." I have never since I have 
> owned this boat ( eight seasons) cared about engine noise. I love this list but 
> just don't get this issue, I think it's a Non! What an anal issue. Why don't 
> we talk instead about port list, or PHRF, or dripless seals, or wait a minite I 
> think there is another inane issue. Sorry, I couldn't help it. 
> Sincerely, 
> Herb Creech 
> Cloud Chaser #606 
> 
> -------------- Original message ---------------------- 
> From: Robert Seastream 
> > My experience is that you need 'dead air' spaces to achieve insulation, 
> > which leads to i solation, particularly in the case of noise. Paint 
> > won't cut it, although it may make the engine cover heavier, resulting 
> > in reduced vibration of the cover. 
> > 
> > I chose the SailorSolutions tiles. While they don't provide the 'up to 
> > 90 percent' noise reduction ('up to' is the disclaimer), my wife 
> > (unbiased witness) says that the engine noise has decreased to near 
> > half what it was. I just know it's quieter. I might have saved money 
> > by purchasing similar tile backed foam insulation at reduced price 
> > elsewhere, but didn't see anything similar at Home Desperate or Lowser 
> > that qualified. Hey, it's a diesel. I'd like to witness these quieter 
> > Perkins that I've heard about. 
> > 
> > Bob Seastream 
> > 'Intuition' hull 906 
> > 
> > 
> > On Sep 13, 2007, at 2:30 PM, Henry LeSieur wrote: 
> > 
> > > I used the SR1000 paint and I am disappointed in the results. I can't 
> > > really make any distinction in noise levels before and after 
> > > application. 
> > > 
> > > Hank 
> > > #331 
> > > 
> > 
> > 
> 
> -- 
> Sincerely, 
> Herb Creech 
> Cloud Chaser #606 
>