jtbrooks

More news. I called a company that makes all kinds of foam products. They advised me that there are many companies that make closed cell rigid insulation boards. I asked her if she could get closed cell "marine" flotation foam and she said that she could but the Foamular stuff is the same. The only difference would be the density of foam and the color. The insulation companies color their foam for marketing purposes. Owens corning pink, dow corning blue ect. She also said the foamular should not absorb water and would be appropriate for my intended use.

I found what I need. It is called Foamular and is made by Owens Corning. It is closed cell rigid insulation. From my research it looks to be impervious to water. The best thing is that it is only $18 per 4x8 sheet. I will let you know how it works. Why anyone would put open cell foam in a boat, confuses me. Thanks bass or bass. If the Foamular does not work out I will call the company you recommended.

A simple console changeout has turned into a complete boat redo. I have had to remove the floor and decks to get to the wiring. What a mess but that is a different topic. This winter my boat cover failed and allowed quite a bit of water to get into the boat without draining. The result of this is water logged flotation foam. Where can I get replacement foam. I was going to use the 2 inch pink foam sheets at Home Depot but my foam is only 1 3/4". Do any of you have recommendations?

Just a heads up. The Gander MTN near me has their Curado rod/reel combo for 89.99. They are clearing them out. They also have the stradic rod reel combo for 65. You might want to check your local store to see if they have the same. The curado was close to 200 when it came out.

I have a 17 foot Fisher aluminum bass boat that I want to repaint. The problem I have is a lack of time. Once I strip off the old paint, how quickly do I need to repaint? Is there any harm in leaving it bare aluminum?