xbacksideslider Posted July 20, 2011 Posted July 20, 2011 Just getting back into fishing and got a 14ft aluminum V-hull because it is lightweight and towable behind my small truck. A downside to the lightweight is the noise that the hull makes. For instance, the bow mounted trolling motor's vibration seems to be amplified by the hull. Any tips to quiet that down? Also, there's the typical noises that I generate by just being in the boat. While I can install floorboards, does anyone ever apply that sticky automotive sheet sound deadener to the inside of their hull? What other things might I do to make the boat more stealthy? Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted July 20, 2011 Super User Posted July 20, 2011 For the trolling motor, if possible put some material between the hull and the motor that will absorb/deaden the vibrations. You can get silicone hot mats at a place like Bed Bath and Beyond that should work just fine. It's very durable stuff. How about getting some indoor/outdoor carpeting at Home Depot or Lowes and fit it to the bottom of the boat. Don't glue it down. That will allow you to take it out and clean any sediment or debris that will get under it. If it tends to shift, just use a dab of the carpet adhesive in corners or places where it wants to lift. You may have to lay it in sections so it doesn't bunch. The other option is the material like Rhino Linings that is put in pickup beds. It's tough, but you would want a lighter color. Dark will get unbearable on hot days. Glue carpet to the bottom of tackle boxes so they can't clank around. Carpet the seat tops so rods and reels won't clatter when you lay one down to pick up another. When something makes noise, figure out a way to stop it. Sometimes it can be as simple as tightening a bolt or screw. Quote
dulouz Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 It's tough, but you would want a lighter color. Dark will get unbearable on hot days. I am faced with a similar problem and was thinking of buying some bulk rubber mats that my local farm store sells in big rolls. I hadn't thought of the black and how hot it would be. Thanks. Quote
Al Wolbach Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 I put anti-fatigue matting in my jon boat floor. It is a closed cell foam and easily cut to fit. The only drawback was it floats, so you may want to glue it. I got it at Lowes and if I remember it was about $30 to cover the floor of a 14'-48" jon. I was trying to provide traction for my dogs but it did dampen the noise a great deal. It comes in light gray and is cool............Al Quote
xbacksideslider Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 There's some good "light weight" ideas in the replies. Thanks. I really don't want to go the usual indoor/outdoor carpet on plywood floorboard route as it adds, what? 30 to 50 pounds? depending on thickness. I'll check out the silicone hot mats. I've got the trolling motor mounted on one side of the bow, and it has to "bridge" the gunnel rail anyway, so maybe a sandwich of soft wood pads glued to silicone mat itself glued to the hull just under the gunnel rail. I'll also look at spot glueing some of that anti-fatigue matting or the indoor outdoor carpet. Quote
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted July 22, 2011 Super User Posted July 22, 2011 There's some good "light weight" ideas in the replies. Thanks. I really don't want to go the usual indoor/outdoor carpet on plywood floorboard route as it adds, what? 30 to 50 pounds? depending on thickness. I'll check out the silicone hot mats. I've got the trolling motor mounted on one side of the bow, and it has to "bridge" the gunnel rail anyway, so maybe a sandwich of soft wood pads glued to silicone mat itself glued to the hull just under the gunnel rail. I'll also look at spot glueing some of that anti-fatigue matting or the indoor outdoor carpet. Install the carpet by itself, directly on the hull if possible. You may need a dab of adhesive here and there where it tends to lift. Don't overdo it with the adhesive. You don't want to fight with the carpet to remove it. Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted August 15, 2011 Super User Posted August 15, 2011 Dynamat is very heavy and expensive. Quote
bobbyK Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Kayak guys use a black textured foam with self adhesive on the back to sound deaden surfaces on the boat that get knocked with tools, rods, anchors, paddles, the like. Google "silent traction system" and you will find information on it. For kayaks it is sold in kits ands smallish sheets but perhaps you can find larger pieces for a more traditional boat. Good luck, Bob K Quote
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