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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
DIY Flotation Collar (side floats) to make your tin boat safer and more comfortable
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<blockquote data-quote="waterant" data-source="post: 515765" data-attributes="member: 34810"><p>I just weighed a piece of that foam. 106 grams for one linear foot of 1" thick x 8" high.</p><p>so, it's 106 grams x 8' = 848 grams per layer x 5 layers = 4,240 grams - 212 grams (2' missing on the last layer) = 4,028 / 4 kg / 8.8 lbs per side + glue and aluminum bar ~ 10 LBS per side</p><p>I used 4LB foam. I think 2LB foam will weigh half as much but be less rigid.</p><p></p><p>Each float is 5" x 8" x 96" = 3840 cubic inches which is 138 LB of buoyancy - 10 LB float weight = 128 LB of extra buoyancy per side.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Those Australian collars are very nice but will cost $2000-$2500+ USD with delivery, tax, and customs fees to Canada or USA</p><p>My version costs under $600 CAD / $440 USD, plus it was an easy and fun project to do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="waterant, post: 515765, member: 34810"] I just weighed a piece of that foam. 106 grams for one linear foot of 1" thick x 8" high. so, it's 106 grams x 8' = 848 grams per layer x 5 layers = 4,240 grams - 212 grams (2' missing on the last layer) = 4,028 / 4 kg / 8.8 lbs per side + glue and aluminum bar ~ 10 LBS per side I used 4LB foam. I think 2LB foam will weigh half as much but be less rigid. Each float is 5" x 8" x 96" = 3840 cubic inches which is 138 LB of buoyancy - 10 LB float weight = 128 LB of extra buoyancy per side. Those Australian collars are very nice but will cost $2000-$2500+ USD with delivery, tax, and customs fees to Canada or USA My version costs under $600 CAD / $440 USD, plus it was an easy and fun project to do. [/QUOTE]
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