To do a fair comparison, you'd have to put them in the same environment in the same boat. Each boat will have a different thickness of floor/hull, which would either mask or amplify the noise. If you put the two hydraulic anchors in a glass boat vs a tin boat, the noise would be different. The PP was tested inside a closed building with a concrete floor, which would cause an echo. The raptor was tested outside with little to no echo. As for the talon, I agree it's not an apples to apples comparison. The talon is electrical with no hydraulics but makes a ton of noise from places other than the motor. Good idea, though.
The tests that were done inside were in larger garages with wall board and insulation that would absorb most of the sound rather than reflect it. In this case, I believe the effect on the sound level was minimal.
I like the comparison and test. Glad to see the series continue after your run in with the law in your ice fishing video. 😂
Haha! Narrowly escaped!!
To do a fair comparison, you'd have to put them in the same environment in the same boat. Each boat will have a different thickness of floor/hull, which would either mask or amplify the noise. If you put the two hydraulic anchors in a glass boat vs a tin boat, the noise would be different.
The PP was tested inside a closed building with a concrete floor, which would cause an echo. The raptor was tested outside with little to no echo.
As for the talon, I agree it's not an apples to apples comparison. The talon is electrical with no hydraulics but makes a ton of noise from places other than the motor. Good idea, though.
Great idea. An underwater microphone should be used in the water to tell whet the fish actually hear.
Dang looks like Power Pole is the best from the looks of all those trophies/awards on the back wall?
Brag!!! Lol
To me it's the boat. Just moving around in a tin can or plastic bottle. Less noise transfer from a fiberglass boat than an aluminum boat.
All of your tests either need to be indoors or outdoors. Indoor sounds are amplified
The tests that were done inside were in larger garages with wall board and insulation that would absorb most of the sound rather than reflect it. In this case, I believe the effect on the sound level was minimal.