[C320-list] Sound Reducing Paint Reports?

[Adam Weiner]

The C320 has an engine?  When did this happen?  Why wasn't I informed of
this?  I thought it was a sail boat.

Adam

-----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 7:31 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!
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OD

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----- 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
> >
> 
> 

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Sincerely,
Herb Creech
Cloud Chaser #606


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