BaitCaster
Well-known member
Just got my boat back from the Tracker dealer (brought it in to fix a leak in the live well). Technician noticed the deck hatch I installed in the bow and commented that I had "cmopromised" the flotation and that removing even a little foam can make a big difference. Well, I am now installing another deck hatch in the rear bench seat (pics to follow on my "Livin Large" thread) and will be removng a good sized chunk of foam and I'm getting paranoid about the flotation.
I was thinking about glueing some foam panels between the ribs on the floor and then laying my rubber tile flooring on top. So, the questions are:
1. What type of foam do I use?
2. How do I adhere the foam to the hull of the boat?
3. Is it okay to have the foam exposed to the elements (i.e., under my rubber mats) or would I be better off putting a sheet of plywood on top. I would rather avod adding the weight of the plywood. Is there a way you can paint "treat" styrofoam sheets?
Any advice is appreciated.
Cheers,
BC
I was thinking about glueing some foam panels between the ribs on the floor and then laying my rubber tile flooring on top. So, the questions are:
1. What type of foam do I use?
2. How do I adhere the foam to the hull of the boat?
3. Is it okay to have the foam exposed to the elements (i.e., under my rubber mats) or would I be better off putting a sheet of plywood on top. I would rather avod adding the weight of the plywood. Is there a way you can paint "treat" styrofoam sheets?
Any advice is appreciated.
Cheers,
BC