Foam

This is what soaked foam looks like. Even with the water the stringers and the foam have lots of strength. I know this because it is difficult to remove. I should have it out soon.

I sure am glad it is a small boat. Got about half of it up today. need to find a source for foam to put in here. Todays progress

If you save the file locally on your computer by doing a save as you can view it in its actual size which is bigger than the web browser.

Just seeing those pics makes me afraid to even look under the floor in the '80.

john

foam

This is where I will be getting the foam. The only suprise to me was that if you look to the right you see this is the back of the boat. The previous owner had drilled a hole and added a plug so that it would drain the foam. Even with the hole look at the water. Its like it will go in but not come out. If you foam is soaked, and your stringers are good that is half of the work you wont have to do. I am using a hand held air saw for cars to cut the wood. It is scary cause you know if you dont pay attention you will slice a finger off instantly but it cuts through the wood and fiberglass like butter and you can cut it right where you want it. 25 bucks at harbor freight. You could cut a 3 inch hole and look and see what you have without tearing everything up.

saw

Fook_U wrote: so how does the water get in? should this be looked at before refoaming? I'm asking because I'm in the same boat (ha ha pun intended)

Through the smallest pin hole to larger screw holes, small cracks...you name it.