Engine Box insulation...

EdEssery

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I need a piece of Engine box sound insulation 56cm x 56cm x 3cm.

You know the stuff - foam rubber with a coating of silver foil...

Anybody have any ideas where I could get some?

I am based in NE Hants., work in London and the boat is in Southampton.

TIA

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Plastimo sell silver foil lined foam in half square meter sizes.It is reasonably effective but not as good as the heavier types.
 

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I suggest you don't waste your time with second-quality stuff (apologies to Plastimo, theirs may be very good) I stripped all the old stuff off mine a few years ago, quite a big job, and replaced with the stuff Halyard sell. Made an enormous difference to the noise.
 

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I used the Quietlife soundproofing from ASAP and it does make a lot of difference. There are different types depending upon your application.


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Re: Halyard - 2 questions

I am thinking of doing the same but have no idea of the cost / surface area?

Which type of Halyard material did you go for?
 

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Re: Halyard - 2 questions

It looks like the 32 mm Sealglass on <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.halyard.eu.com/products/insulation/insulation2.html>http://www.halyard.eu.com/products/insulation/insulation2.html</A> Bought at my local chandler in Holland a couple of years ago, so sorry cannot recall the cost, which is probably different from UK anyway.

The surface layer is fairly robust, plus I sealed all corners and edges with Sikaflex. Still looks quite tidy.
 
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