[C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports?

Fri Sep 14 13:37:22 PDT 2007

The plan has always been to leave on the Baja Ha Ha in 2008..Q1 of 2008
the SSB and the watermaker get installed, also going to get a new UK Tape
Drive 135 genny and a cruising spin...

We had a very nice time on that watch thank you... :)

OD

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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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