I have done extensive insulating also, with good results. Vibration
is a different animal though, especially that which is transmitted
through the steering column when driving.
Scott
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WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Garamella"
<bgaramella@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Scott,
>
> This is a project that is nearing the top of my list. I also have
the Yanmar Kohler set up.
> in our 83 FC. I recently completed re-insulating my engine
compartment and installing a
> new salon floor. I used products from Soundown a company that
specialized in quieting
> down expensive yachts. The have a wide range of products for
insulation and vibration damping.
http://www.soundown.com/VD.htm
>
>
> I am very satisfied with the results attained for the engine and
floor. I have discussed the
> generator issue with one of the Soundown reps and he suggested
stripping existing
> insulation and applying a peal and stick vibration damping sheet
and over that a 2" 2
> lb/sf ft insulation. I used 2" fiberglass 2 lb/sf with a lead
shield for the engine
> compartment but in the generator compartment I will go with 2'
2lb/sf composite with
> decoupler.
>
> On the sub floor in the salon I used a heavy rubber and foam its
also 2 lb/sf with the
> foam side down. This is a great base. Over that I used Dupont
engineered flooring
> (Hickory). Looks great and its easy to install. Its a click
together product (30 year
> warranty) and can be changed out without a big hassle. I would have
extended this sub-
> floor through the mid coach and kitchen but, I have a nice tile
floor and did not want to
> go over it or tear it out. Thats why my generator sound control
will have to be dealt with
> exclusively from below.
>
> I realoze the PH has a whole different set up but I think the
principles of damping
> vibration will be similar.
>
> Thanks - NH Bill 1983 FC 35 SB
>