Advice in Fixing Aluminum Canoes

[Immortalarena]

I'm with a Boy Scout Troop that has 4 Aluminum Canoes. Although they are in great shape for the most part, the foam in the bow and stern of the canoes has been chewed up and destroyed by ants. We would like to repair the canoes without spending a small fortune, however I'm not sure what I should be looking for as a replacement.

the bow and stern are enclosed, so we will be cutting 3" holes in the top to clear the remaining mess and put the new foam in. Then seal the holes back up. I just don't know what to look for.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Advice in Fixing Aluminum Canoes

Welcome to iboats.

What you are looking for is 2lb two part foam. http://www.iboats.com/Evercoat-Foam...24810627--session_id.588727491--view_id.38103

Do NOT be tempted to use the spray foam in cans.......

Now considering it is the Boy Scouts....... See if you have any spray foam (insulation Installers) in your area and ask them to donate a spray job

 

[Immortalarena]

Re: Advice in Fixing Aluminum Canoes

Thank you for your quick reply. I will certainly look for anyone in the area that can help.

Thanks!

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Advice in Fixing Aluminum Canoes

I know if the scouts in my area needed that help .....I would be on the phone asking for donations