Gonzo, I guess I should have been a bit more clear about my thoughts on this. Like the blown in foam that I pulled out, I want to fill the...
Now that would be an odd thing ! UNDER the deck for safety floatation and as non load bearing forms to glass over to make structural load...
Steve, Thanks. I may use some "normal" adhesive for different applications in this build but I'd want something that could be used below the...
You might be right Fall Guy. The foam I dug out was pretty lightweight and didn't seem to me to be very closed cell in it's makeup. The whole...
Thanks Mr E,
Thanks Fallguy, Primarily I want the extruded polystyrene as floatation NOT for structural purposes. After having pulled out all of the very...
Thanks Mr Efficiency. I'm thinking of cutting sections of the blue foam to fit loosely into pre-made fiberglass crossbeams under the deck...
Gentlemen, Does anyone know if a 2 part high density polyurethane pour foam ( 6 or 8 lb density ) will bond to Dow extruded polystyrene...
Messabout, My thoughts on meeting the load and stress requirements are to retain but reinforce the existing stringer skins internally and...
Sparky 568, Thanks. I believe I did read somewhere that epoxy resin won't melt this foam when it's curing but I wasn't sure. I like the...
upchurchmr, Thanks for the interest. I'm really only considering using the foam as forms to fiberglass over. The foam itself wouldn't...
PAR, I'll try to get some profile photos ASAP but last I checked it's still tucked away in it's Winter hibernation spot. In the mean time, any...
Par, Right now it's sitting on a roller type trailer
Sparky 568, This boat has quite a lot of sentimental value so we're trying to save it and keep it in the family. Of course, we also have to...
These are some photos from last year's destruction phase. there was some cleanup after, but this gives an idea of what I'm left with. I also...
Gonzo It was actually partially rebuilt once back around the mid 90's. A new plywood floor was put in and glassed over, albeit without proper...
Aye, there's the rub ! Trying to do a lot with a little. My little sister actually owns the boat now that my Dad has passed. We're gonna...
I'll try to get some pics posted soon
Gentlemen, Hoping to get some info and ideas about how to aproach what is almost an entire rebuild of the stringers, transom and deck of my...