Where can I get foam?

[ezmobee]

Re: Where can I get foam?

The pink or blue is actually a touch more resistant then the white stuff. You could lay plastic over it but do not seal it up or it will hold moisture.

Repeated for emphasis. Don't use the white! It sucks up water like a sponge.

 

[rickryder]

Re: Where can I get foam?

...maybe I'm using the term bilge incorectly...

My thought of the bilge area would be where your hull drain plug is located. Behind your last seat

 

[xltom]

Re: Where can I get foam?

OK, I can see that...I've seen big boats where the bilge area runs the whole length of the boat with decking or in some cases metal grate(navy vessels) over it. This boat has a nice deep transom channel that does the same job....that's why I was confused I guess....thanks. I do want to raise the foam up a bit on pvc pipe or angle aluminum to keep it out of the water that backflows easily out of the bilge area through the channels on the bottom of the hull.....it rains alot here.

 

[rickryder]

Re: Where can I get foam?

I can't see anything wrong with a couple of pieces of 1 1/2" pvc pipes cut and fitted to lay on the ribs so water can flow under the foam and not trap debris. I will also recomend the blue foam cut into rectangles to fit under your seats the white stuff is garbage.

 

[jetstar201066]

Re: Where can I get foam?

You buy FOAM in 4' X 8' sheets and cut to fit. some time buying 3-4 sheets till you get a tight fit Buy at least the 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch thick stuff it is not always pink you can still get white just have to ask for it .
Go to the construction desk at Lowes or Menards, Home depot and tell them what your looking for. most will know what works best. DO NOT BUY Fiberglass rolled Insulation Duh..

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Where can I get foam?

you can still get white just have to ask for it

I wouldn't use the white. It sucks up water eventually.

 

[xltom]

Re: Where can I get foam?

I wouldn't use the white. It sucks up water eventually.

So I SHOULD get the white stuff???? Just kidding...heheheheh!