Silencing

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    I installed a helm riser and had some adhesive backed neoprene foam I used for silencing. It is really noisy stuff. :(

    Any advice on better options?

    The riser is bolted to the aft cabin wall and the floating cockpit. All the squeak/movement is against the cabin wall when I walk on the floating sole. The sole does move some and will.
     
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    Spray lubricant along the parts that rub.
     
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    Thanks for the reply.

    On two part paint finishes?

    Wouldn't oil degrade it and look poor, too?

    Wondering it it ought to be butyl now...
     
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    Maybe check out different lubes and find one compatible with the paint.
     
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    Maybe try that stuff they use to waterproof electronic cable fittings. It stays sticky.
    I think it's silicone based but not in a spray. You would have to push it in like caulk.
    Still, you must verify compatibility.
     
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    Stop the movement.
    More bolts to the wall
    Additional support under sole
    Or
    Move away from the bulkhead so there is no contract to squeak.
     
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    maybe more bolts will help...they are not all in

    I wondered if I was using the wrong silencing. Butyl would not squeak, but so messy.
     
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