[C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports?

[Robert Seastream]

My experience is that you need 'dead air' spaces to achieve insulation, 
which leads to isolation, 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
>