Lapping, slap, slap, slap

[lanason]

How do I stop the constant lapping of the water on my boat. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
It keeps me awake at night. I think it occurs at the bows when the ripples in the marina trap air under the bow V. Can't hear it outside.
Sounds like someone banging the boat with a coconut shell .........

Actually it only occurs when the ripples are brushed up by the Wind.....and with the current conditions its a real pain. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[hlb]

Try putting your mattress under the bows, Or a pillow over your head!! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[Ships_Cat]

Is a common problem in metal yachts with small waves slapping under the counter at the stern while in marinas. Gluing insulation (normally closed cell rubber) on the hull at the waterline stops it - but don't know if it would work for fibreglass or other materials which are not as much like a biscuit tin as steel or aluminium is.

Something temporary might be worth trying on your more overhanging sections at the waterline forward.

Happy dreams - you've got the slap, maybe just organise some tickle?

John

 

[omega2]

Move your berth, get close a yottie, and his rigging will take your mind off your slapping

 

[Alistairr]

What usually works for me is to move the boat to somewhere a bit more sheltered.
And loosen the ropes off a bit.

 

[paulineb]

I love the sound of slapping and the creaking of the ropes as you wriggle around.

 

[BarryH]

Take it outta the water!

 

[DepSol]

Sound deadening pads and a little bit of thinsulate. Give me a call and I wil run through it with you.

Dom

 

[gcwhite]

Lift it out of the water! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[lanason]

I was thinking of putting a "barrage" of fenders around the bows at water line level or maybe a floating boom to act as a damper of the waves. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Or maybe turn the boat around on the mooring so the stern hits the waves first

Ali - as the boat is in a marina on the Great Ouse it is difficult to find a more sheltered spot /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Vara]

Don't know how you you would rig it at the bow but on a sailing boat with a "sugar scoop" stern with a similar problem I rigged a piece of closed cell pipe insulation tied with cord to stanchion bases to fill the gap,completely solved problem.This is the stuff

 

[duncan]

get one of those swimming pool tube thingy's (or cheaper about 4 lengths of pipe insulation. Thread onto a floating rope and attach either end to midship cleats - with the floating bit around your bows of course; silance will prevail

 

[hlb]

I would have thought an old hag like you would have dealt with this problem years ago.

 

[Ships_Cat]

Just for the sake of clarity, in my post I meant that the insulation is glued inside the hull.

Thought I better just add that, just in case of any misunderstanding /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif.

Sleep tight

John

 

[hlb]

I'd glue it in his ears /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[truebrit]

what does the "b" in your name stand for Pauline !!!!

 

[Ships_Cat]

/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif --- a guaranteed to work solution, at last!

John

 

[hlb]

Dont be nosey /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[lanason]

In the begining it sounded nice and for short periods on board is no big deal. In the depths of winter with the wind blowing and me being on board 5 days a week its not fun.

I have tried:-
- Pillow over head
- Head in engine bay
- Sleeping in the dingy
- Going to the pub earlier and leaving later
- Putting fairy lights on the boat at Xmas
and even
- staying at work later

Best idea after hlb's has to be "the pipe insulation" and I've even got some floating rope

 

[BrendanS]

'Bimbo' /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Going on holiday somewhere far away for a few weeks