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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
16' Alumacraft V Boat Rebuild
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<blockquote data-quote="russ010" data-source="post: 290865" data-attributes="member: 677"><p>If you've already taken the foam out, I wouldn't even put any back in. If you feel that you need it, then just use the pool noodles that kids float on in the swimming pool. </p><p></p><p>Or you can use the foam that you took out, put it back in some large plastic trash bags, and stuff it under the transom. </p><p></p><p></p><p>You're going to get all kinds of responses on foam from this site - and to each their own. Your boat is wide enough that hopefully you're never in a position to flip it over, but foam is a little extra security if you do. I've rebuilt 4-5 boats and I take out any foam I can get to. I fish in some rough water too that has seen 3-4' waves, and I never had a problem as long as I didn't try to think I was bigger than the water. Put a good BIG bilge pump in there (I like the 1000gph +) to take care of any water that you may take on and pump it out. Also use a 1-1/8" plug and hose and you won't have a problem in a boat that size.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="russ010, post: 290865, member: 677"] If you've already taken the foam out, I wouldn't even put any back in. If you feel that you need it, then just use the pool noodles that kids float on in the swimming pool. Or you can use the foam that you took out, put it back in some large plastic trash bags, and stuff it under the transom. You're going to get all kinds of responses on foam from this site - and to each their own. Your boat is wide enough that hopefully you're never in a position to flip it over, but foam is a little extra security if you do. I've rebuilt 4-5 boats and I take out any foam I can get to. I fish in some rough water too that has seen 3-4' waves, and I never had a problem as long as I didn't try to think I was bigger than the water. Put a good BIG bilge pump in there (I like the 1000gph +) to take care of any water that you may take on and pump it out. Also use a 1-1/8" plug and hose and you won't have a problem in a boat that size. [/QUOTE]
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