Posted by Anthony on August 14, 19103 at 12:27:52:
In Reply to: Anybody got good ideas for flotation/webletters? posted by ken on August 08, 19103 at 13:30:59:
The US Coast Guard has an safety publication for 'Backyard Boat Builders' that you can download. It includes tips and techniques on basic and level flotation.
It talks about the pros and cons of using styrofoam, and many other materials, including airtight compartments.
Get it at http://www.uscg.mil/d8/mso/louisville/WebStuff/comdtpubp16761_3b.pdf
: Does anyone have good ideas for flotation? I read the article in Glen-l book, but I am not too interested in poured in place foam. What about cutting out foam blocks to fit the bilge and close them under the floorboard soles? Couldn't you use styrofoam for this purpose? If you could have your flotation in fitted blocks, then you could remove them for inspection and they would allow air/water to run between the bottom battens.
: Any ideas?