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How I figured flotation
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<blockquote data-quote="kofkorn" data-source="post: 233619" data-attributes="member: 7076"><p>Looks good, although I've found that the weight of water per ft^3 is 62.5 lbs instead of 60.3. Not a huge difference, and shouldn't really affect your calculations dramatically. However the one thing to consider is the location of your foam. While you may have enough to keep the boat from completely sinking, the distribution of your weight vs the foam can mean that you have a boat that stands up under water, meaning all of your gear goes under. </p><p></p><p>You will typically have the majority of your weight at the back, Motor, battery, yourself, etc. If possible, focus your foam in the back. Maybe a false floor with foam underneath?? That will help you in the case that it ever does go under.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kofkorn, post: 233619, member: 7076"] Looks good, although I've found that the weight of water per ft^3 is 62.5 lbs instead of 60.3. Not a huge difference, and shouldn't really affect your calculations dramatically. However the one thing to consider is the location of your foam. While you may have enough to keep the boat from completely sinking, the distribution of your weight vs the foam can mean that you have a boat that stands up under water, meaning all of your gear goes under. You will typically have the majority of your weight at the back, Motor, battery, yourself, etc. If possible, focus your foam in the back. Maybe a false floor with foam underneath?? That will help you in the case that it ever does go under. [/QUOTE]
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