Another batch of photos for art planning, this time of the larger engine room areas, which bring to mind the question about the best color for engine room insulation. Above we are looking at the bulkhead over the workbench. The taped outline is 670 wide x 465 high.
The norm is to use white or light gray for insulation. This expands the visual space and looks good when new. But two or three years after launching the light colors usually loose their appeal, and end up with a grimy look. This is particularly true in difficult to clean areas.
We switched to black with Beowulf in 1995 and have been much happier with the long term results. After a few years of cruising the black tends not to show its age. And if you cover the open surfaces with art, the impact can be stunning as well as expanding the visual space.
Speaking of which, here is the forward bulkhead forward of the engine and adjacent to the door. This is 1070 wide and 1440 high.
The system we have used for engine room art is to laminate photos, leaving 6mm (1/4″) of clear laminate around the edges. 3M double side foam tape is used for installation.
A third area is the starboard cabin bulkhead (690 x 355).
There are many other areas where smaller photos will work as well.
Posted by Steve Dashew (February 24, 2010)
February 25th, 2010 at 1:29 am
I have a steel pin board at home over my work bench.
This is great, putting plans or important notes on it – magnetic and not punching the documents.
my 2 c for your work bench.
March 9th, 2010 at 4:36 am
Steve,
You use armacel insulation. Which grade is it and how do you fix it to the hull without there being any air gaps? I am considering using it on a steel hull instead of spray foam.
Best wishes,
Jonathan
March 9th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Jonathan:
There are many grades available and the best thing is to discuss your application with an Armacell distributor. We use so much they custom make this to our specs.
Re adhesion, we get it made with an adhesive already applied. This is commonly available (just peel off the protective paper and stick it on).
September 4th, 2011 at 12:01 pm
What are the pipe’s colours and thier function
September 6th, 2011 at 5:07 pm
Hello Peter:
The blue hose in the photo will become part of the fuel system. There is an automatic discharge Halon system (FIreboy) with auto shut down of engine, genset, and heater as the primary fire extinguishing system. Hand held units are in the engine room and scattered through the interior.
September 4th, 2011 at 12:07 pm
What are the fire fighting equipment and fire extinguisher