[C320-list] Engine cover soundproofing material

Danny Jensen danny at jensenshouse.com
Sat Jul 15 00:31:20 PDT 2017


I too am happy with sailor solutions.

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> On Jul 14, 2017, at 7:17 PM, Ade Bateman <ade.bateman at outlook.com> wrote:
> 
> Does the Soundown Yachtsman's Deluxe Noise Reduction Kit contain enough
> material to do both engine covers?
> 
> http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?name=soundown-yachtsman-s-deluxe-noise-reduction-kit&path=-1|311|2349105&id=96141
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ade.
> 
>> On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 16:54:14, John Meyers wrote:
>> 
>> In 2012 I purchased the product from Sailors Solutions also and am
>> impressed with the results.  I have a Yanmar and the belt pullies come to
>> close to the cover so that portion of the foam need to be cut out.
>> 
>> But check out product number *301130*  from Defender as an alternative.
>> 
>> John Meyers
>> #406
>> Wind Chime
>> Muskegon, MI
>> 
>> On Wed, Jan 25, 2017 at 1:35 PM, Gary Magnuson <gary.magnuson at frontier.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> I bought and installed the product from Sailors Solutions.
>>> http://www.sailorssolutions.com/?page=Products&SubCategoryID
>>> =121&SubCategory=Soundproofing&Category=Engine%20Room They have several
>>> products that I have used.   I installed when i bought #205 in 2007...  It
>>> has made a great difference. I have been very satisfied.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Gary Magnuson,
>>> 
>>> #205 Time A Weigh
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 1/25/2017 8:54 AM, Chris Burti wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Scott,
>>>> I just purchased Soundown and will be installing it this Spring.
>>>> Recommended by several members. Will not likely be available locally. Best
>>>> price I found was through Defender or eBay. One inch foam with an acoustic
>>>> barrier. Visit their website for the science of why the cheaper auto
>>>> insulation will not do the job.
>>>> 
>>>> Corollary projects to consider for sound and vibration reduction include
>>>> replacement of motor mounts if over a decade old and technical shaft
>>>> alignment that includes checking coupling face alignment for square.
>>>> 
>>>> Best Regards,
>>>> Chris Burti
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Jan 25, 2017, at 8:07 AM, Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I saw some people have added sound proofing (ok sound reducing) to the
>>>>> engine covers.  What material did you use?  Plan for this summer if price
>>>>> is right.  I hope to find it local.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C
>>>>> (919)-618-7185
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
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