So I bought this boat a couple years ago now and have been working on getting it back in tip top shape.
One nagging question I’ve been having is this... how loud should it be in the aft stateroom at anything over about 9mph?
I have noticed that it seems unusually loud in our stateroom. It’s worse in the head and seems to get quieter as I move to the port side, but it’s not that big of a space so it could be an illusion.

When I lift the hatches and listen to the gearboxes they don’t make any odd noises. The cutlass bearings are three years old, the shafts are also new and they turn by hand easily. Both have a very slight wobble, but there is no vibration at any speed.

I noticed this spring that the starboard prop had a slightly bent blade and it was clearly repaired at some point. The leading edges were of color and you could see where work was done. I sent that prop out to be scanned and refreshed.

Not sure what else I should be looking at now. Even the yard is a little puzzled. Once the prop comes back this week they are going to stethoscope the gearboxes again to see if they hear anything.

Part of the problem is that it seems loud in there, but is it maybe supposed to be? What I’m hearing could only be explained as a howling. It doesn’t drone, it doesn’t vibrate, it doesn’t pulse, it’s pretty steady and follows the rpms. You sure aren’t taking a nap back there that’s for sure.

Just looking for some thoughts on how loud that room is underway.

FWIW my 95 is hull #1. So most of the drawings don’t align with what my build has. Makes things kinda fun tracing wires and plumbing runs!