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JoeinNY 
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 Posted: September-16-2011 at 1:10pm |
I would say it is a given in a 82+ SN, it is my choice but debateable in 70s hulls of all type.. but you get into the first gen fiberglass hulls where some where not foamed to begin with and well.. given would be a strong word. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: September-16-2011 at 1:05pm |
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I think its a given that if you choose not to refoam, then the structural rigidity that the foam provides (hull-foam-floor sandwich) should be replaced with something else. Most choose to glass in horizontal ribs.
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charger496
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Posted: September-16-2011 at 12:56pm |
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+1 for pool noodles! They don't hold water, they each will float a 200lb person while he drinks his beer in comfort, and in the hull of a boat, they last a REALLY long time with no signs of breakdown. Mine have been fine under the floor of my boat for almost SIX whole months! And counting!
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Jwbolton
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Posted: September-16-2011 at 12:29pm |
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I definately like the idea of refoaming from the stand point of it came that way from the factory. And I also like the idea of pool noodles. Have not made a decision yet on what i'm going to use.
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KRoundy
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Posted: September-15-2011 at 9:17pm |
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What weight foam are you going to use? 2 lbs? 4 lbs?
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Hollywood
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Posted: September-15-2011 at 7:54pm |
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Cool. A domain restricted Google search can sometimes be handy.
Foam won right? |
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Jwbolton
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Posted: September-15-2011 at 7:45pm |
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Searched some more and found what i was looking for.
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Hollywood
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Posted: September-15-2011 at 2:49pm |
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There have been a handful of discussions on this already. Have you tried using the search function?
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Jwbolton
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Posted: September-15-2011 at 2:16pm |
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I was wondering what are the disadvantages of taking the foam out of the hull. And do you put anything in the cavities in place of the foam?
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