Racingman24
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Jun 23, 2009
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- 126
I'm trying to decide which way I should go as far as replacing the foam in my boat here in the coming weeks.
Originally, I was all for the pour foam, as that would cover the most area, giving it the most flotation, while most likely adding structural integrity.
However, recently, I've been reading about a lot of people using the sheet foam, as they say it provides the same amount of buoyancy. And it gives the water that does get in your boat a place to flow out.
Pros for the pour:
Most area covered, structural integrity, maximum flotation, that's the way it came from the factory.
Pros for the sheet
Easy to install, Not messy [ok, not AS messy], gives a place for the water to drain.
So, I'm looking for which all of you did, and WHY. I don't really want opinions as to which is better, as half will swear one is better and the other half will swear that that will kill you. Just what ya did, and why you chose that path.
Just for reference, I've got a 14' Alumacraft, full floor, console steer. Of the 1987 variety. And a coupla pics of the boat, tow rig [yes, they're real ] And my grandpa and me.
Originally, I was all for the pour foam, as that would cover the most area, giving it the most flotation, while most likely adding structural integrity.
However, recently, I've been reading about a lot of people using the sheet foam, as they say it provides the same amount of buoyancy. And it gives the water that does get in your boat a place to flow out.
Pros for the pour:
Most area covered, structural integrity, maximum flotation, that's the way it came from the factory.
Pros for the sheet
Easy to install, Not messy [ok, not AS messy], gives a place for the water to drain.
So, I'm looking for which all of you did, and WHY. I don't really want opinions as to which is better, as half will swear one is better and the other half will swear that that will kill you. Just what ya did, and why you chose that path.
Just for reference, I've got a 14' Alumacraft, full floor, console steer. Of the 1987 variety. And a coupla pics of the boat, tow rig [yes, they're real ] And my grandpa and me.