[C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports?

[allan.field at comcast.net]

I would guess that Linda filled out the comment card.  She was so glad not to get a demo of the yellow thong on that watch she stood with you that she would have said anything... (grin!)  But next time, does that mean I get the V-berth?!?!

Are you on schedule for heading south with the Baja HaHa next month?

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com 

> Funny thing, even on the 320 I loved sleeping in the aft bunk with the 
> engine...on the 440 same thing, that 'noise' puts me right to sleep! :) 
> 
> Are you telling me it wasn't whisper quiet when you were on it going to San 
> Diego and back? You should have put that on the 'comment card' you filled out... 
> :) 
> ---------------------------------- 
> Regards, 
> OD 
> 
> Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Allan Field" [Allan.Field at comcast.net] 
> Sent: 09/14/2007 02:20 AM 
> To: "'C320-List'" 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports? 
> 
> Orlando - Try sleeping next to your engine when off-watch to see just how 
> well insulated it is!!! But I agree with you and Herb - I too want to hear 
> it. - 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 
> 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 
> > 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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