ban724
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I have a question about changing the layout in my cuddy (1989 Baretta 200 Success). At current, it is tight in head-space, with no room for anyone to comfortably sit inside. I pulled back the carpeting to see what lay beneath, and as I expected it is all floatation. My question is if it is possible to remove this floatation, use a simple truss system to carry the forces in the now vacant area, and replace lost flotation in a different location. It seems that this cuddy is packed with floatation, I assume the under decking is as well, but the gunwales are not. As I understand the Archimedes principle, floatation is not what is keeping this boat afloat but rather the shape of the hull and its ability to displace its own weight in water. If this is correct, it would be safe to continue with my plans.
I posted about this on a local forum (Pittsburgh) and it was suggested that I may not be seeing floatation but rather sound proofing. I may try to take a sample and see if it floats, and how long it does so before becoming absorbent.
I have a background in engineering (civil) so while I am aware of scientific principles, forces, loadings, I deal with bridges not boats. I am curious if someone who has a more related background can help me out.
Thank you!
I posted about this on a local forum (Pittsburgh) and it was suggested that I may not be seeing floatation but rather sound proofing. I may try to take a sample and see if it floats, and how long it does so before becoming absorbent.
I have a background in engineering (civil) so while I am aware of scientific principles, forces, loadings, I deal with bridges not boats. I am curious if someone who has a more related background can help me out.
Thank you!