another foam question

[tintug]

I ran a post a few days ago about wet foam.I did the samples as were talk about in the replies to my post.I did find that it was soaked down deep inside so I decided to replace it.Now the question I have is I read that you can use the pink or blue closed cell foam sheets to replace it.The foam in her now is the mix and poured in type. Does this poured in foam add a great deal of support to the stringers or will the other foam be ok and the support from the flooring being screwed back to the stringers be all she needs.Its an all aluminum 88' blue fin. I am trying to get some pics but my camera went south on me. Thanks again for helping me out.

 

[92excel]

Re: another foam question

its best if you only have one thread and keep al related questions together

now that the foam is out and you step on the bare hull does it flex more then just a little bit? if yes then you need the foam for structure and you should go with pourable.. if not then you can pick what foam to use or not to use foam at all..

 

[PiratePast40]

Re: another foam question

It might be worthwhile to think about what happens if you hit a partially submerged log or RR tie. You hear about outdrive and motor damage but what about hull damage? Even with an aluminum boat, you could easily break open a seam. It's totally up to you what you do with your own boat but take a few minutes to think about using a non-standard method. With the pourable foam, there is a good chance you can make it back to shore - even stay afloat long enough to wait for a tow if needed. With ping pong balls, swimming pool noodles, 2 liter soda bottles or loose foam planks in the bilge, what real chance do you have of minimizing water entering those compartments? The answer is up to you but think about it. Even if you plan to have the boat for the rest of your life, what about letting your kids or parents use the boat or ride with you? It's their safety and not yours alone. What if you sell the boat and the prospective buyers ask if it's Coast Guard legal? Sure you can say that all the lights work and there's a fire extinguisher aboard. But will you have just a little bit of an uneasy feeling telling someone that everything is legal?

Just think about having a boat full of friends coming back home from a day at Put-In-Bay or Party in the Park and hitting something in the water. Well - you get the picture.

Sorry if this sounds like a lecture but I hate to see a young person start deviating from proven standards and practices without knowing the consequences.