[C320-list] insulating engine compartment

[Chris Burti]

Here is a post from Warren Updike...he used 1"
insulation...manufacturer will usually provide installation
instructions.


warren updike
11/4/08
to C320-List


I used the product from sailorsolutions.com and have been happy with that. I
think it's easier to install than the WM product. The adhesive has been
permanent. None of the tiles have come off in several years.

Warren & Pattie Updike
Catalina 320, #62, "Warr De Mar"
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay

On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 4:10 PM,  <DianeFlr at aol.com> wrote:
> color me a NON techie, but I cannot for the life of me navigate our
> website!!
>
> I found a photo from jeff Hare; but it dosen't give any dimensions - HOW
> THICK IS THE INSULATION??
>
> also found 1 with styrofoam !  yikes!  don't want that.
>
> May just "wing it" and spray the glue on???
>
> anyone else out there care to comment??  thanks,  Windy City,  #948.
>
> Captain Diane  Fowler, GRI, CRS, e-PRO
> Sellstate Priority Realty
>
> CELL: 239- 850- 4935
>
>
> _www.CapeCoralHomes.com_ (http://www.capecoralhomes.com/)
>
> check  out Smoky Mountain rental: www.VRBO.com/235062
>
>
> In a message dated 12/27/2011 4:02:48 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> mcdonough5 at verizon.net writes:
>
> Capt.  Diane:
>
> Our 320 is Hull No. 947, so we're closely related. And, yes, the  Yanmar
> diesel is noisy. I've been thinking of insulating ours, too, but  haven't
> gotten around to it. (We've only had it for nine years.)   I'll be
> interested
> in the response to your  query.
>
> jack
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <DianeFlr at aol.com>
> To:  <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2011 2:22  PM
> Subject: [C320-list] insulating engine compartment
>
>
>> Hey,  guys and gals,
>>
>> we used to own a 36' & it had insulation  around the engine - Universal  -
>> (came from Catalina from the  factory)  & was MUCH quieter than  this
> noisy
>> Yanmar we  currently have in the 320.
>>
>> Got some flexible insulation  material from friend - fire rated OK - we
>> just
>> cannot figure  out of there's enough clearance to install??  if we buy
>>  spray  glue & GLUE it all in & then find out the engine rubs on  it -
> THEN
>> WHAT??
>>
>> HELP???  any ideas?   anyone else bothered by  noise?    Thanks for your
>>  ideas,
>>
>>
>> Captain Diane  Fowler, GRI, CRS,  e-PRO,  SV/  windy City,  320  hull #
>> 948
>>  Sellstate Priority Realty
>>
>> CELL: 239- 850- 4935
>>
>>
>> _www.CapeCoralHomes.com_  (http://www.capecoralhomes.com/)
>>
>> check  out Smoky  Mountain rental: www.VRBO.com/235062
>>
>>
>> In a message  dated 11/27/2011 6:45:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>>  uhlman at sbcglobal.net writes:
>>
>> We  agree; Sailcare did a  great job on the sails of our 1992 Catalina
> 28.
>>
>> Barb and  Bob Uhlman
>> Whisper,  1158
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>  ________________________________
>> From: Jane &  Ken  <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>  Sent:  Sun, November 27, 2011 12:37:55 PM
>> Subject: Re:  [C320-list] Sail cleaning  & Storage
>>
>> I agree  --Sailcare is great.  If you ship the sais  now, they  provide
>> discounts
>> and will have the sails back to you in  time  for the sail season.  Ken
>> #219
>>
>> --- On  Sun, 11/27/11, John  Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com>  wrote:
>>
>>
>> From: John Meyers   <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Sail cleaning  &  Storage
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Date:  Sunday, November 27, 2011,  11:47 AM
>>
>>
>> We have used  Sail Care and I highly recommend them. If I  remember
>>  correctly
>> they are in Pennsylvania.
>>
>> John  Meyers
>> Wind  Chime
>> On Nov 27, 2011 11:35 AM,  <hcreech at comcast.net>  wrote:
>>
>>> Hi  list,
>>> Can anyone recommend a good place for sail  cleaning  & storage in the
>>> Baltimore-Annapolis region? I have used   Quantum Sails for years and was
>>> very pleased with them until  last  season. They are very demanding to
>>> deal
>>>  with and I don't like to give  business to companies that treat  their
>>> customers poorly. I had made  arrangements to meet them  in Baltimore
> when
>>> they are up here at their  convenience,  they use to pick up at the
>>> marina,
>>> now they don't  seem to  remember having a conversation with me. Very
>>>   frustrating.
>>>
>>> Herb Creech
>>> Cloud  Chaser   606
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>



-- 
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC