CS34 Engine Sound Insulation

While I had the cooling and fuel systems apart, I decided to address the 30 year old engine bay sound insulation.

I purchased some replacement foil backed rubber sound insulation from Holland Marine Products.

I took the companionway stairs and the engine cover home to work on it.

Here is the engine cover:

As you can see the old insulation was disintegrating.
Came off easily with a scraper.

Much easier to do at home instead of the cramped space inside the boat!

Then onto the companionway steps:

The foil backed rubber mat was easy to cut with a straight edge and a utility knife:

Attached the material using spray upholstery glue:

Also replaced the foam inside the engine bay.

The cost was $120.

I think this will make a difference with sound and heat from the motor.