Flotation foam, adding

l911

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I don't use the old built in fuel tank on my 87 Bayliner Capri, instead of removing it and replacing the space with foam, I was wondering if I could just fill it with that 2 part flotation foam you pour in pontoons? If so where do I get it and how do I figure out how much I need to fill it? I figured I'm not using it, why not fill it with flotation foam.


(I don't need a lecture on using the old built in tank)
 
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Re: Flotation foam, adding

How are you planning on getting the foam in the tank? Filler hose? I am not sure you will be able to get enough foam in the tank through the filler hose to fill the tank before the hose became clogged.
 
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Re: Flotation foam, adding

The directions say I've got 45 seconds, that's not too bad. I wonder how much I would need? Also would it help with planing out the boat (buoyancy in the rear).
 
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Re: Flotation foam, adding

I still do not think you will be able to mix enough fast enough to get it in the filler hose before it expands in there and clogs the filler. I have used this foam before. In my opinion it is fairly thick. Just thinner than a shake. And expands very fast. I really doubt it will help with planing out. As far as how much you would need. I will leave that to a better mathematician Than I to answer.
 
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Re: Flotation foam, adding

I can drill a hole in the top of the tank, it's mounted in the boat very solid and I don't want to hack up the boat getting it out. The previous owner drilled through it replacing the floor and its ruined anyway.
 
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Re: Flotation foam, adding

l911 said:
The directions say I've got 45 seconds, that's not too bad. I wonder how much I would need? Also would it help with planing out the boat (buoyancy in the rear).
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Ayuh,.... Addin' foam, adds Weight to the hull, it'll sit Lower in the water....

Foam don't float Nothin',... til the boat is Sunk....
 
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lakelover said:
OK then. Check out my signature.....pure words of wisdom. Thanks.
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Ayuh,... Never noticed it,... sorry,.. Wisdom it Is...

As you can see in my quote, the Op ain't gotten there yet.... ;)
 
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Re: Flotation foam, adding

Anyone know where you can get this stuff cheapest?
 
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