How can I tell if my flotation is water logged

Mike2552

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Hi I have a 1990 bass cat pantera and I think hull is heavier than it should be any ideas how to check floatation would be helpfully thanks
 

matt167

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Re: How can I tell if my flotation is water logged

weigh it.
 

Mike2552

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Re: How can I tell if my flotation is water logged

Ok if it is water logged anyone know what to do then should I tear it out and replace or just tear it out say screw it hope I don't sink
 

jigngrub

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Re: How can I tell if my flotation is water logged

If your foam is saturated, you more than likely have other issues as well. Rotten decking, stringers, and transom which all will need to be tended to as well. You may not have all of these issues, but you'll probably have at least one or a combination of them.

The faom, although used mainly for floatation also adds a certain amount of support to your hull and deck. Without it you run the risk off cracks in your fiberglass which will in turn leak more water into your boat ruining the issues you fixed... so it's best to replace it.
 
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