[C320-list] Engine cover soundproofing material

[Michael Rauh]

I used the Defender product and it does help reduce some of the noise.  After about 5 years I'm satisfied with the durability.

Any left over soundproofing material can be used around the area of your water pump.

Mike
On Your Mark
#408  1997

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> On Jul 15, 2017, at 03:31, Danny Jensen <danny at jensenshouse.com> wrote:
> 
> I too am happy with sailor solutions.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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
>>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>