brianlt21
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the foam in a boat under seats what is it intended for?
brianlt21 said:the foam in a boat under seats what is it intended for?
bassboy1 said:...I think it is more trouble than it is worth, and take my chances not having it.
ben2go said:Flotation foam.In most cases it won't even keep the floating near the surface.
That means a new boat must be able to float even when filled with water if it is loaded within the capacity plate limits. This was taken from the Coast Guard site section dealing with floatation foam.Coast Guard said:Summary of Basic Flotation Performance Requirements:
The manufacturer must be sure that the boat will float, in any position, when loaded according to the regulation. Figuring the calculations alone may not satisfy the regulation; consequently, the boat should be pre-conditioned, loaded with the weights prescribed, and then swamped.
Not exactly. Just looking at the cost of doing it, and the number of boats that I run through here. The statistics show it not happening often at all. But, I figure that if I did lose one to it, I would probably about break even in the added expense of putting it in all the boats, and the space lost by having it. As far as safety factor, I look at what is really important to float - me, and whatever people/dogs are in the boat. That is what the PFD is for.Waterwings said:bassboy1 said:...I think it is more trouble than it is worth, and take my chances not having it.
You planning on "donating" your boat a new fishing reef? :wink:
Coast Guard said:FEDERAL LAW
183.201 - Applicability
(a) This subpart applies to monohull outboard boats that are:
(1) Less than 20 feet in length; and
(2) Rated for outboard engines of more than 2 horsepower.
(b) This subpart does not apply to sailboats, canoes, kayaks, inflatable boats, submersibles, surface effect vessels, amphibious vessels, and raceboats.
Discussion:
Monohull boats under 20 feet in length and rated for more than two horsepower must comply with the more sophisticated flotation system called Level Flotation. The Level Flotation system requires that the swamped boat, loaded with certain weights representing weight capacity, part of persons capacity and some equipment, must float in an approximately level position and not heel past a certain angle, even when part of the passengers’ weight is on one side of the passenger carrying area. The Level Flotation section covers the requirements and tests to perform.
Zum said:I'm pretty sure this was asked a couple months ago but aren't PFD's law in your areas?One per person?
As far as the flaotation...I like my boat,plus if it floats at the surface it would be easier to find me.I'm keeping it in.
ben2go said:Zum said:I'm pretty sure this was asked a couple months ago but aren't PFD's law in your areas?One per person?
As far as the flaotation...I like my boat,plus if it floats at the surface it would be easier to find me.I'm keeping it in.
yep
stew6371 said:So is my boat going to sit lower in the water and not float as good if i add weight and remove the foam?
Waterwings said:I'm keeping my foam in for three reasons:
1) Don't want to lose my rig to the bottom of a lake because I removed the foam.
2) I can't think of any way to retrieve my rig from the bottom if it does sink.
3) I don't want to pay my insurance deductible if I have to file a claim after it sinks. :shock:
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