Re: MFG rebuild getting started pics
Well I want to replace the foam under the cap so I installed some raceway's to hold all the necessary wiring and cables. Spread some hairy PB on some smurf biskits , drilled holes and ran some pvc pipe. Hopefully the only thing exposed will be the steering cable after foam. I know it's not recommended but if I seal it good do you think the can foam would be ok? The 2 part foam from the boat store is 40 bucks for enough to cover area . Gunna check with a few other suppliers here in town.
Are those pvc pipes still free enough to pull back out?
If so, you could go pool noodle & slide the pipe through the central hole in the noodle. May need to get the 'new' Mega noodle...
If you're worried about the foam & pipes being loose, you could spot foam w/ the spray to hold the noodle in place. BTW: I'm not sure how you'd fill that area w/ spray or pour in foam, w/out flipping it back over. Unless you can secure the 'good' contractor-grade spray foam, the other spray foam tends to have poor grab on vertical & overhead surfaces, in my experience.
Same with using the spray foam for spotting in the noodles under the rest of the gunwales. Tucked up under the gunwale, the spray foam will have minimal exposure to water, and although not ideal, it seems an acceptable area to use 'non-approved' spray foam.
But I'd go 1 of 2 ways w/ the spray:
-Completely fill the voids w/ spray foam so that you are as absolutely positive there are no air pockets for moisture to condense into (it seems that might be somewhat difficult)
-Leave some areas unfoamed to allow condensation to get out &/or allow a little air flow in & around the foam to make sure moisture air dries. Just use enough spray to secure the noodle to the gunwale.
Great wire chases & re-tasking of the Smurf biscuits.
Have a good wind down to the week.
