brimanst
Member
I have a 1998 10KW Westerbeke generator. I would like to make an effort to reduce the noise and vibration of the unit. It is "OK", but I would really like to reduce the noise of the exhaust as well as the vibration and noise in the cabin. In this I have a few questions:
Vibration: It is already on the stock vibration mounts. Do these go bad? Are there better mounts out there? Or is this a sign that my genny is not running perfectly?
External Sound: Is there a better muffler available? Or is there a better way to run the exhaust? I noticed a lot of trawlers and sailboats extend the exhaust tube into the water.
Cabin sound: It has the original sound shield. I noticed that the sound proofing material is pretty old and falls apart to the touch. I am thinking about replacing the sound proofing material with the modern foam/heat shield material found in the boating stores. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks in advance. Any help in any area is appreciated.
Vibration: It is already on the stock vibration mounts. Do these go bad? Are there better mounts out there? Or is this a sign that my genny is not running perfectly?
External Sound: Is there a better muffler available? Or is there a better way to run the exhaust? I noticed a lot of trawlers and sailboats extend the exhaust tube into the water.
Cabin sound: It has the original sound shield. I noticed that the sound proofing material is pretty old and falls apart to the touch. I am thinking about replacing the sound proofing material with the modern foam/heat shield material found in the boating stores. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks in advance. Any help in any area is appreciated.