[C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports?

[Robert Seastream]

Port list:  If I, or my boat has one, we're not aware of it.

Engine noise:  Orlando is right.  Similar to a wife, slightest change 
in pitch or sound, and you know something's not right!

Bob

On Sep 14, 2007, at 5:21 AM, Allan Field wrote:

> Herb Creech - Please call me re: the keel bolts.  410-746-6532. - Allan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
> Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com
> Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:31 PM
> To: Catalina 320 List
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports?
>
> Herb,
>
> I couldn't agree more. In the 12 years I owned cl 2, with the Perkins, 
> I
> never, ever gave it a second thought.
>
> My opinion has always been that I like listening to the engine 'naked'
> because that way I have a better read on engine performance. As you 
> get used
> to the boat, you have an understanding of the engine is running by 
> getting
> used to the sound (s) it makes.
>
> The slightest change in pitch, sound, I knew something was not right 
> and
> could start the trouble shooting process.
>
> My bitch about my 440 is that the engine is so well insulated and so 
> far
> down in the bilge that I can barely hear it!
> ----------------------------------
> Regards,
> OD
>
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: hcreech
> Sent: 09/13/2007 07:24 PM
> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports?
>
> 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 <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
>>>
>>
>>
>
> --
> Sincerely,
> Herb Creech
> Cloud Chaser #606
>
>
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