FITTING
Halyard Noise Insulation comes with detailed fitting instructions, but the golden rules are:
Maximise Coverage
Insulation should be used on as much of the total surface of the engine room as possible. Cut around pumps, filters and electrical items, but don’t leave large areas of hard surface for noise to bounce off.
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maximise coverage
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Hatches & Steps
Hatches and steps must fit neatly and should have a noise tight cushion such as our hatch tape.
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hatches & steps
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Insulating Bulkheads
Bulkheads around the engine should go right down to the hull. Don’t leave openings where noise can leak forward – for instance under a cabin floor. Remember that fuel and water tanks absorb and amplify noise. If you can’t put a bulkhead in front of them, at least insulate the actual tank.
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insulating bulkheads
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Good Contact Adhesive
Use any good contact adhesive such as Dunlop Thix-o-Fix or Evostik. The jelly glues are easier to use than the liquid ones. Glues should be used on dry, clean, grease free surfaces. Occasional screws right through the material, perhaps with large washers under the heads, will supplement the glue bond. In really hot climates you may need special high temperature glues. Remember the engine room temperature will be far higher than the outside temperature. We do not sell glues, because most freight companies will not transport them.
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contact adhesive
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