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<blockquote data-quote="PSG-1" data-source="post: 287698" data-attributes="member: 6937"><p>Looking good so far! 8) </p><p></p><p>As for the insulation board, not only does it deaden sound/vibration, but it also serves as additional flotation for the boat, in the event of being swamped. Also, it helps to stiffen the deck above, preventing it from flexing. You are using the right type of foam, the closed-cell extruded styrofoam board. It's usually pink, or blue, either one is acceptable. Being closed-cell, it will not absorb water, unlike open cell, which will absorb water and then cause poultice corrosion.</p><p></p><p> You were saying you wanted material that was as thick as the rib. What are you using now? 1/2" or 3/4"? They make that foam board up to 2 inches thick, if I remember correctly. I think 1 & 1/2" would be about right for your boat.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="PSG-1, post: 287698, member: 6937"] Looking good so far! 8) As for the insulation board, not only does it deaden sound/vibration, but it also serves as additional flotation for the boat, in the event of being swamped. Also, it helps to stiffen the deck above, preventing it from flexing. You are using the right type of foam, the closed-cell extruded styrofoam board. It's usually pink, or blue, either one is acceptable. Being closed-cell, it will not absorb water, unlike open cell, which will absorb water and then cause poultice corrosion. You were saying you wanted material that was as thick as the rib. What are you using now? 1/2" or 3/4"? They make that foam board up to 2 inches thick, if I remember correctly. I think 1 & 1/2" would be about right for your boat. [/QUOTE]
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