How do I access the foam?

[Beefer]

I think I have some wet foam towards the stern of my 22' SportCraft. She sits low in the stern, and I'm not getting near the speeds I think I should (22-25 mph gps).

What little foam I can see is under the access for the fuel tank, and that foam is dry. To port and starboard of the fuel tank are livewells, and directly behind the tank is the engine compartment. There is no foam visible from the engine compartment or the livewells. There is an area behind each livewell that is about 20" x 16" (guessing) that I'm guessing would have the foam, as well as possibly under the livewells (big maybe). The floors are in great shape, and I don't want to cut into them, especially if I'm not sure there is a true problem.

Ok, so I how do I access/inspect and possibly remove the foam? I'll try and get pictures later today. Thanks!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: How do I access the foam?

Contact the manufacturer and find out what she is supposed to weigh and then go weigh her. Water weighs approx. 8.35 lbs per gallon. That should tell you if you have a waterlogging problem.

I'm just sayin...

 

[Beefer]

Re: How do I access the foam?

From what I've found, she should weigh 4310lbs. SportCraft went out of business recently, so there's no help there. Weighing it would be a good idea, but I don't have her on a trailer, she's wet slipped. Thanks.

Any others?

 

[JetBote]

Re: How do I access the foam?

1:Remove the bowrail, cut the topside from the hull using a die grinder.
Or 2: cut the flooring above the section.
Or 3: have it lifted out, set on stands, with a slight grade toward the stern, drill a 1/4" hole at keel about 3 inches from the transom, not into the fuel tank or stringers, and see what drips out. Easily repaired and sealed with glass. Had a boat that had a crack in one of the strakes, took on water when flexing the hull.