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

[pat reynolds]

I just deleted the sound reducing comments so I missed
Herb's


--- jonvez at comcast.net wrote:

> 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 
> > 
> 



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