Bottom feeder reminder -- pool noodles!

[lakelover]

This is the time of year to buy your flotation!

I just scored several of the big, fat $5 pool noodles for 49 cents each, & they had the thinner ones for 29 cents. The stores are itching to get rid of them now.

:lol: :highly_amused: :whoo:

 

[Woodonglass]

Did they have any Rubber Chickens? I LOOOOOVE Chicken and Noodles!!!!

 

[lakelover]

The lady at the checkout had some biscuits.

 

[Woodonglass]

With Gravy!!!!

 

[UConnMRB]

Did you score this from a local store or a big box chain?

 

[sportrider]

I found if you put them in a blender you can fit more of them in the hull. true story!

 

[jc55]

You're gonna flush jigngrub out of the bushes:director::uncomfortableness:

 

[Woodonglass]

HuH???
:tape::nono::lalala:

 

[lakelover]

Did you score this from a local store or a big box chain?

Got them at Walgreen's drug store, hiding in a back aisle near....Cosmetics?!?!

 

[lakelover]

HuH???
:tape::nono::lalala:

 

[crkranz]

Why use noodles? They cant be better or cheaper than just using pink foam board.

 

[lakelover]

They're cheaper when you can get them for less than $1 each, and you can cram them into odd-shapped places. I used the pink sheets under the floor and the area under the bow, then filled in the leftover spaces with noodles. Boats don't have very many square places.

 

[Woodonglass]

All this talking about Noodles is Making me want Thanksgiving to Hurry up and get here!!!! And yes, Noodles at less than a buck a piece are cheaper than the Slab foam. and they work just as well at floatin' things. And I like all the purdy colors too!!!!

 

[crkranz]

While they might be easier to use, I doubt they provide more floatation per $. 1.5" foam board is less than $20.

My quick calculation says you will need about 70 noodles to equal one 4x8 sheet of 1.5" foam board.

 

[kcassells]

Do they work or don't they?
Not really interested in your calculations because space access is primarily the issue.So what 70 noodles? With gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries...give me a break.
During a rehab boats have different areas to access whether its tin/wood.
Some areas to access may just be just too hard to place pink foam in while renovating. I personally like the pink foam boards and in use with expanding foam. Noodles whatever they are called may be a solution to tough spots and related applications.

 

[kcassells]

You're gonna flush jigngrub out of the bushes:director::uncomfortableness:

Please no........not that

 

[Scott Danforth]

the pool noodles in my pool eventually disintigrate and end up in the pool filter. I myself like the good-ole 2-part foam mix.

the easiest and best solution is always the one that people think is too expensive. and in the long run, it is also the cheapest

 

[lakelover]

the pool noodles in my pool eventually disintigrate and end up in the pool filter. I myself like the good-ole 2-part foam mix.

the easiest and best solution is always the one that people think is too expensive. and in the long run, it is also the cheapest

I think they'll last long enough---mine are never in the sun, and with any luck, never wet!

 

[64osby]

I'm thinking I should be running to Walgreen's, with a quick stop at KFC on the way.

 

[crkranz]

Do they work or don't they?
Not really interested in your calculations because space access is primarily the issue.So what 70 noodles?

Trying to provide a little objective data for people that think they are a cheaper solution than foam board. You also need 70% more noodles to equal foam board flotation capacity, so it may not even be easier. Noodles 2.25pcf and foam board is 1.3pcf I believe.