November 4th, 2009, 09:03 PM
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Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
I have a 1973 cobia centaur, 18ft. I replaced the deck, along with new stringers. There wasn't any foam in the hull, so I did not add any either. A friend of mine informed me of USCG requirements of Level Floatation requirements for under 20' boats. I know now that I probably should have added some type of flotation, but l didn't. I now have legal concerns and safety concerns. Can somebody add some clarity to my confusion?
November 4th, 2009, 09:13 PM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
As I understand it, the original manufacturer was required to add foam. Your choice whether to replace it or not. Yours most likely had it at some point.
November 4th, 2009, 10:28 PM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
The topic has plenty of ardent supporters on both sides of the fence. Start with reading the threads listed below and go from there.
November 4th, 2009, 11:06 PM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
I recently came across a document that was a coast guard help for home boat builders.
November 5th, 2009, 06:50 AM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
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I now have legal concerns
Ayuh,... Unless you're an OEM, it doesn't concern you...
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November 5th, 2009, 10:45 AM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
I have the back yard boat builders guide on my computer, however it is to large to attatch to the post...
November 5th, 2009, 11:02 AM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
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November 5th, 2009, 06:08 PM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
The big question here is do I cut my new deck to add floatation or not?
November 5th, 2009, 08:29 PM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
No -- leave it alone. You should have added flotation when rebuilding, but it's done now so I sure wouldn't cut it apart. Live and learn, do it on the next one. :-)
November 5th, 2009, 08:42 PM
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Re: Level Floatation for a 73 cobia
you can always drill fill holes like they do in the factory's
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