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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1980 Bass Tracker 3 ::: new pics added 4/11
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<blockquote data-quote="DaveInGA" data-source="post: 153715" data-attributes="member: 166"><p>scyharris,</p><p></p><p>Looks like you've gotten a good start on working on your boat. I researched both the Starboard and Sintra you've mentioned in your posts. I found some good information on the Starboard here about it's properties for marine applications: https://www.kingstarboard.com/products/StarBoard.aspx</p><p></p><p>The Starboard appears ideal for your application. On the other hand, what I found out about the Sintra: https://www.lairdplastics.com/content/view/267/71/ indicates to me you might want to research it a little more. What concerns me is the "moderately expanded closed-cell polyvinyl chloride (PVC)" construction. </p><p></p><p>Here's the concerns I have with using that material in this application: 1. How much is it likely to crush with your weight on top of it? Most applications seem to be with signage and robotics. 2. As a closed cell foam, will it absorb water? If the answer to the second question is yes, you may get out on the water, become waterlogged. Not a good thing to be out on the ocean.</p><p></p><p>Based on this, I would acquire a bit of the Sintra and test it, both with the weight of the heaviest man I could find as well as soaking it for a good while in the salt water I planned to use it in. If the tests turn out good, I would use it. IF not, I wouldn't.</p><p></p><p>If you still have a source for the Starboard, it looked really ideal and I'm considering it for my application when I get my boat.</p><p></p><p>I hope this post helps.</p><p></p><p>Dave</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaveInGA, post: 153715, member: 166"] scyharris, Looks like you've gotten a good start on working on your boat. I researched both the Starboard and Sintra you've mentioned in your posts. I found some good information on the Starboard here about it's properties for marine applications: https://www.kingstarboard.com/products/StarBoard.aspx The Starboard appears ideal for your application. On the other hand, what I found out about the Sintra: https://www.lairdplastics.com/content/view/267/71/ indicates to me you might want to research it a little more. What concerns me is the "moderately expanded closed-cell polyvinyl chloride (PVC)" construction. Here's the concerns I have with using that material in this application: 1. How much is it likely to crush with your weight on top of it? Most applications seem to be with signage and robotics. 2. As a closed cell foam, will it absorb water? If the answer to the second question is yes, you may get out on the water, become waterlogged. Not a good thing to be out on the ocean. Based on this, I would acquire a bit of the Sintra and test it, both with the weight of the heaviest man I could find as well as soaking it for a good while in the salt water I planned to use it in. If the tests turn out good, I would use it. IF not, I wouldn't. If you still have a source for the Starboard, it looked really ideal and I'm considering it for my application when I get my boat. I hope this post helps. Dave [/QUOTE]
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