88 bluefin

[timnbecci]

Anyone know about foam? My bluefin has foam that is water logged do I really need to replace it or can I do without? If I do have to replace what is a solution?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 88 bluefin

Welcome to iboats!

Take some time and look through a few of these posts and pay special attention to the Starcraft repairs http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=288451 You will get some ideas and see what works!

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: 88 bluefin

I'm not sure but I THINK your boat is a TIN BOAT and I am NOT a TIN BOAT guy, BUT, I am Pretty sure that your foam is NOT structural and therefore you do NOT HAVE to replace it. It DOES serve two purposes however, sound dampening and floatation. A LOT of the guys on here use the PINK or the BLUE foam from Lowe's or Home Depot or some of them have even used Pool Noodles. Do a Search for Replacing Foam and you will find a TON of examples.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 88 bluefin

He is tin!!

 

[timnbecci]

Re: 88 bluefin

Thanks for the info. And yes its tin I've done some upgrades to it but this is the first time i stripped it down this far.

 

[rwhodel]

Re: 88 bluefin

I have an 1987 19' Blue Fin Sportsman. I just took all the old foam out and replaced it with the pink foam from Home Depot. I had rot on the deck and replace all the deck boards. I would definitly replace the foam, as stated, it is flotation and sound dampaning. Good luck and post some pics of your project.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: 88 bluefin

The idea with the foam is so that if you should get completely swamped somehow, your boat does this http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w200/ezmobee/063Small.jpg instead of sinking to the bottom like a rock. I put 72 pool noodles in mine.