mcbroomsear
Seaman Apprentice
- Joined
- Jun 18, 2008
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- 39
OK:
I've been reading up on the polyurethane expanding foam. I will be replacing most of my foam on my restore job and wanted to make sure I've got this right.
In 2lb foam most sites I've read say it provides 60lbs of floatation. I'm taking this to mean that it displaces 60lbs of weight. Is this correct? It seem like a high number for such a small quantity.
Secondly.
The boat I'm working on is pretty old and came with the bare bones set up by todays standards. I'll be adding some additional things like extra deep cycle batteries, trolling motors and more space for gear storage. Can adding additional foam provide additional bouancy to offset the weight of these items? I will never exceed the maximum weight limit of the craft as listed on the placard but was just wondering if this will counteract some of the extra weight in terms of the new thingy's I'm installing.
Lastly: Will installing this foam in the wrong places cause my boat to float, run or move in a manner which may be unsafe? I've looked at other boats and the foam usually sits along the last stringer at each edge. Will putting foam in the center or other areas cause those areas to react differently while the boat is sitting in the water?
Thanks!
I've been reading up on the polyurethane expanding foam. I will be replacing most of my foam on my restore job and wanted to make sure I've got this right.
In 2lb foam most sites I've read say it provides 60lbs of floatation. I'm taking this to mean that it displaces 60lbs of weight. Is this correct? It seem like a high number for such a small quantity.
Secondly.
The boat I'm working on is pretty old and came with the bare bones set up by todays standards. I'll be adding some additional things like extra deep cycle batteries, trolling motors and more space for gear storage. Can adding additional foam provide additional bouancy to offset the weight of these items? I will never exceed the maximum weight limit of the craft as listed on the placard but was just wondering if this will counteract some of the extra weight in terms of the new thingy's I'm installing.
Lastly: Will installing this foam in the wrong places cause my boat to float, run or move in a manner which may be unsafe? I've looked at other boats and the foam usually sits along the last stringer at each edge. Will putting foam in the center or other areas cause those areas to react differently while the boat is sitting in the water?
Thanks!
