Do ammo boxes float?

[ZmOz]

I think I'm going to order a couple surplus ammo boxes to keep some things in my boat. Will an ammo box float with light things in it, such as a camera, phone, wallet, etc?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

YES...unless they are full of ammunition! Cabela's sells plastic ones that would never rust either!

 

[Link]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Originally posted by Bob_VT:<br /> YES...unless they are full of ammunition! Cabela's sells plastic ones that would never rust either!

Yup they will (I have a couple of them) but like Bob_VT says the new plastic ones are better. Just bought one from GI Joes.. good for tackle in a kayak

 

[brother chris]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Originally posted by Link:<br />

<br /> .. good for tackle in a kayak

What kind of power you got on your kayak there link. <br />At least a 25hp, right

 

[Homerr]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Oz... you want some of these:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...no box&**********=820519820&*******=929841090 <br /><br />I have a few of them. They work great.<br /><br />H.

 

[Link]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Originally posted by brother chris:<br />

Originally posted by Link:<br />

<br /> .. good for tackle in a kayak

What kind of power you got on your kayak there link. <br />At least a 25hp, right

Hey Chris check this out<br /><br /> http://www.mokai.com/ <br /><br /> <br /><br />Homerr those are cool

 

[eeboater]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Ok, can someone splain to me how an ammo box floats?!<br /><br />Sean

 

[ndemge]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

The same reason your boat floats.<br /><br />Ammo box is full of air. It's sealed so water can't get in.<br /><br />Fill it with Ammo, and it will weigh more than the water it displaces and will sink. <br /><br />Fill it with light things and air, and it will float.

 

[Vlad D Impeller]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Hey ZmOz, are ya planning a TNT fishing expedition?

 

[kenimpzoom]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Something will float if the weight of the water that it displaces is more than the object weighs.<br /><br />If your ammo box weighs 5 lbs and it displaces one gallon of water (which weighs 8.34 lbs), your ammo box will float.<br /><br />Ever watch "Will it float" on Dave Letterman? Some of those things are very suprising.<br /><br />Ken

 

[beezee28]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Ammo box container is seal with a rubber gasket on the lid and when in locked position no water or air can get in or out and if the container does not have heavy things inside it would float.

 

[Dave Abrahamson]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Originally posted by Homerr:<br /> Oz... you want some of these:<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...no box&**********=820519820&*******=929841090 <br /><br />I have a few of them. They work great.<br /><br />H.

I notice they say "water resistant" not "waterproof". Do they still float like an ammo can?

 

[bayman]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

Dry pak bags come in handy too, they are useful for things like your cell phone and wallet:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...=gear+bag&submit.x=0&submit.y=0&submit=Search

 

[imstillatwork]

Re: Do ammo boxes float?

I like the theme song for that...<br /><br />"Will - it - float? Will - it - float? Will - it - float? Will - it - float?<br /><br />funny stuff.