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Adding flotation foam? What type and where do I get it?
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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 334939" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>Yeah, it acts like a sponge and soaks up water, bigtime. This is bad enough in freshwater, but in saltwater, it can destroy a boat.</p><p></p><p>Manufacturers use a 2-part pour-in epoxy foam, which is closed-cell and does not absorb water. They typically have several points on the boat where they insert a plastic bag, blow it full of foam, then cap the hole. I personally prefer foam board, if it ever DID need to be replaced, it's way easier than trying to dig out manufacturer installed foam.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 334939, member: 6937"] Yeah, it acts like a sponge and soaks up water, bigtime. This is bad enough in freshwater, but in saltwater, it can destroy a boat. Manufacturers use a 2-part pour-in epoxy foam, which is closed-cell and does not absorb water. They typically have several points on the boat where they insert a plastic bag, blow it full of foam, then cap the hole. I personally prefer foam board, if it ever DID need to be replaced, it's way easier than trying to dig out manufacturer installed foam. [/QUOTE]
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