justjeff19 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 I have a 2017 2500 hybrid. Since I bought the boat, I've had a very annoying noise that sounds like loose cables slapping against something. I thought it was coming from inside the console, but no. Then I thought it was the cables running thru the t-top pipework... no. Then over the weekend I started to dig further and think I found the source. I think it's these wires (see below) that are behind the access hatch in the port side of the battery area. I know the pictures aren't very clear, but I can (barely) reach these and move them around quite a bit. Problem is what to do to fix it. There's no room to tie them and attach to the bulkhead. I thought about just stuffing a towel in there, but I don't want to trap moisture. I could really use some help on this. The noise is really aggravating and frankly makes the boat sound cheap even in a light chop. The floor is open to ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang190 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Bundel them up with plastic wire ties? Or wrap them with plastic flex conduit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishmanjj Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 There is closed cell foam insulation available for small pipes in RV's, sort of like the " armaflex" pipe insulation you buy at Home Depot for plumbing pipes. Just a thought.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Use zip ties and turn the stereo up louder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjeff19 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 I 7 hours ago, mustang190 said: Bundel them up with plastic wire ties? Or wrap them with plastic flex conduit? I thought about doing that, but I think need to maintain the ability to fish things thru in the future. Plus bundled without anchoring them to something, the banging might just get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjeff19 Posted March 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Good until i need to pull one of those wires out for some reason. Plus, it's a fairly big space.... would take a lot of foam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbspecial Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I have a similar issue with my 2014 2300HPS. I get a similar slapping noise coming from the port side (think from behind the gas filler area), usually only when I am running in a following sea, very strange. It has driven me crazy for years and have basically just come to deal with it. I have had it to Pathfinder to look at and they wrapped the fuel overflow/breather tube with a piece of foam noodle and re-epoxied the back of the rod locker where it meets the top cap as it was starting to separate a bit. It got a bit better but it is still there. You could try bundling them and wrapping them with a piece of foam pool noodle to isolate them from hitting the inside of the hull. That way you can remove easily if and when you need to pull wires. Also, Wondering if anyone is having a similar issue/sound with a 2300HPS model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstone Posted March 21, 2018 Report Share Posted March 21, 2018 I have a 2015 23HPS no annoying sounds from the hull or a stereo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted March 22, 2018 Report Share Posted March 22, 2018 You can get these adhesive mounts from HD also. Prepare the surface good, and try not to stick them where there will be a lot of pressure. They may not hold forever, but they will work. https://www.amazon.com/Mounts-AUSTOR-Adhesive-Mounting-Length/dp/B079BGY38V/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1521717595&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=adhesive+zip+tie+mounts&psc=1 If you want something permanent, you use these and clamp the wires. Just cost a bit more. http://www.weldmountsystems.com/ Also your boat is pretty new, you might consider taking it to the dealer and have them fix it. I would not expect there to be any loose wires coming from the factory, all wires should be secured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted March 23, 2018 Report Share Posted March 23, 2018 How about cutting a pool noodle into one to two foot pices and stuff it behind the wires.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 Those little gizmos that Hurricane referred to are excellent, I use them all over my boat. The trick is to clean the area with alcohol or acetone, then apply a small dab of super glue in the center of the gizmo. Some of mine have been in place since 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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