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Alternatives to flotation foam?
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<blockquote data-quote="Rat" data-source="post: 348883" data-attributes="member: 1914"><p>Why are you looking for alternatives? We have USCG approves floatation foams for a reason...</p><p>Anything that has not been tested can not be trusted to save your life. Is it possible it will save you? Yes, but it is also more possible that it will not because it has not been tested. </p><p></p><p>Chemicals like fuel, oil and even common cleaners can break down plastics and foams rendering them ineffective in the event of a hull breach or swamping scenario. That's why we have approved floatation foams. </p><p></p><p>Having said that...</p><p>I have seen all types of items used for floatation; all kinds of bottles, pool noodles, sheet foam, old life jackets even packing peanuts. None of which I would trust to keep me, my family or my boat alive if needed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rat, post: 348883, member: 1914"] Why are you looking for alternatives? We have USCG approves floatation foams for a reason... Anything that has not been tested can not be trusted to save your life. Is it possible it will save you? Yes, but it is also more possible that it will not because it has not been tested. Chemicals like fuel, oil and even common cleaners can break down plastics and foams rendering them ineffective in the event of a hull breach or swamping scenario. That's why we have approved floatation foams. Having said that... I have seen all types of items used for floatation; all kinds of bottles, pool noodles, sheet foam, old life jackets even packing peanuts. None of which I would trust to keep me, my family or my boat alive if needed. [/QUOTE]
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