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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
1958? Aluminum (Walleye) Boat Build
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<blockquote data-quote="crawfj13" data-source="post: 479300" data-attributes="member: 29051"><p>Expanding Foam question:</p><p></p><p>My thought is to have a completely open boat deck (no casting platform) with a single bench seat in the back where the tiller will be. I've read through the expanding foam posts on this site and wanted to get everyone's opinion on my initial plan. Since the deck with be completely flat, I wanted to use the existing stringers (see red arrows) and add in one more toward the front. I then wanted to completely fill in the bottom of the boat with either 2lb or 6lb foam before putting down the deck. I would leave the rear section of the boat open, where my batter/gas tank/etc would be.</p><p></p><p>It's closed cell foam, so it "shouldn't" be affected by water, if/when it gets wet. Despite the price, I like the 6lb foam, because it's structural, in that it will fully support the deck between the 3 stringers, helping to keep weight down, while adding buoyancy. I'd probably run a few pvc drain tubes the length of the boat before putting in the foam, that way any water that may make it's way under the deck would flow back to the stern/bilge area. </p><p></p><p>What is everyone's thoughts/experience (if any) with expanding foam? I understand that if I fill the area below the deck with foam, it will be inaccessible. There is a concern with having any sort of water trapped in there, even with today's new-fangled foam products that are supposedly impervious to water. Finally, if would 2lb foam be sufficient, or should I really use the 6lb foam to help carry the load of the deck (marine grade plywood)?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="crawfj13, post: 479300, member: 29051"] Expanding Foam question: My thought is to have a completely open boat deck (no casting platform) with a single bench seat in the back where the tiller will be. I've read through the expanding foam posts on this site and wanted to get everyone's opinion on my initial plan. Since the deck with be completely flat, I wanted to use the existing stringers (see red arrows) and add in one more toward the front. I then wanted to completely fill in the bottom of the boat with either 2lb or 6lb foam before putting down the deck. I would leave the rear section of the boat open, where my batter/gas tank/etc would be. It's closed cell foam, so it "shouldn't" be affected by water, if/when it gets wet. Despite the price, I like the 6lb foam, because it's structural, in that it will fully support the deck between the 3 stringers, helping to keep weight down, while adding buoyancy. I'd probably run a few pvc drain tubes the length of the boat before putting in the foam, that way any water that may make it's way under the deck would flow back to the stern/bilge area. What is everyone's thoughts/experience (if any) with expanding foam? I understand that if I fill the area below the deck with foam, it will be inaccessible. There is a concern with having any sort of water trapped in there, even with today's new-fangled foam products that are supposedly impervious to water. Finally, if would 2lb foam be sufficient, or should I really use the 6lb foam to help carry the load of the deck (marine grade plywood)? [/QUOTE]
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