[C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports?

[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

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From: Robert Seastream <robert.seastream at comcast.net>
> 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
> >
> 
> 

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Sincerely,
Herb Creech
Cloud Chaser #606