Mascoat Delta-T thermal insulation coating...

Les Lampman

Mascoat Delta-T thermal insulation coating is now a standard item on Marinaut boats.

We decided to use Delta-T on the entire boat. The hull below the floor pan (which is one piece from bow to stern) is sprayed and so is the underside of the floor pan so that the "bilge" space is fully insulated. We wanted to control whatever condensation occurs and to help in the reduction of sound levels (they weren't obtrusive before but quieter is better).

The whole structure above the floor pan (including the transom area, under side decks, cockpit sides, etc) is coated with the v-berth and cabin area receiving extra coats.

Also, the hull sides, cabin sides, and cabin front all now have a coring of 6mm Soric material which adds strength and adds (a bit) of insulation for temps and sound. Mostly it was done for strength and quality but every little bit with regard to thermal and sound insulation helps.

Aurelia · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:31 pm Post subject:

Nice move Les. Hard to do all that after the build and most folks want it.
Greg

thataway · Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:40 pm Post subject:

Great moves to make a higher quality boat. Can you share the laminate schedule on both the bottom and sides?

Les Lampman · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:40 am Post subject:

C-Nile · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 12:41 pm Post subject:

Les,

I'm impressed that you are using Mascoat Delta-T throughout the boat. Not knowing much about the product, I got onto the Mascoat website, and was astonished by the insulating and sound-deadening properties of this light-weight material. Add to that that you are using double coatings of the material in the interior cabin and berth, this will make for a very comfortable boat with less condensation issues.

Thanks,

Rich

tpbrady · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:03 pm Post subject:

Les,

As one of the first C-Brats to use the Mascoat product, you have made an excellent decision. After 4 years I finally painted it so it would be easier to clean. Why I waited 4 years I don't know. When I sold my 22 it looked like a new boat on the inside.

Les Lampman · Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 11:56 am Post subject:

Thanks for the comments everyone! They're much appreciated.

Les

Doryman · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:50 am Post subject:

Les, Are you interested in doing Mascoat applications on existing boats?

Warren

Les Lampman · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:54 pm Post subject:

Les Lampman · Posted: Thu Aug 18, 2011 8:58 pm Post subject:

Ah, I might also mention that doing the Delta-T in a new boat is quite a lot different than adding it to an in-service boat. We used something on the order of 12 gallons of material to coat the entire Marinaut; it's not a "cheap" addition at all. I think the material is in the neighborhood of $60 to $65 per gallon.

Les