should the front section of my bowrider flex

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

i've put in the new stringer/floor/transom. and have foamed in the floor with 4lb foam . now i'm fitting the boat and getting ready for an incredible paint job . my question is ,the front fiberglass section of the bowrider is a molded large one piece unit that stands about 1 1/2 inches above the floor .. it has its own floor that when stepped on flexes down and hits the other floor and makes an annoying sound as well as worries me a bit as to if it is going to fracture someday .. original construction had some carpet that was waterlogged under there, lessening the sound . should this area or should i say must this area be allowed to flex or can i foam it in to make it rigid up there.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: should the front section of my bowrider flex

you can foam it, but becareful about the expansion, as it will push up on the flexible floor. it will make it harder to separate in the future.

 

[JasonJ]

Re: should the front section of my bowrider flex

Foam it. It is not a 100% sealed void, so expansion will push out to either side. Hopefully you will never need to remove it again, but if you do, it will seperate.

 

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

Re: should the front section of my bowrider flex

thnk you . ill foam it in ,and hope for the best