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10:05 am
December 16, 2009
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lilmule
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I did quite a bit of reserch on the subject not only do the sheets or the rolled support more weight,due mostly to the density.
They are considerably easier to use,pouring takes some prior experience a curing temp,and doesnt lend itself well to pouring uphill as like in a cap area.
The sheets can be cut to fit inderside of lids then secured with liquid nail,or some other form of adhesion.The rolls fit nicely up in a cap area and the hardaware store spray foam will not only filll in the small areas behind it but also attach it.
So more less its an easy way to apply and with a higher rate of floatation,all out of sight as well.The area below the cap I can cut (guessing as havnt measured) 8 in x8ft strips and fill from that ledge that in a 2002 to the cap area,about 6 of them so thats one sheeet each side below the cap with one sheet under the lids possibly doubled to 2 in.With the cap area rolled and foamed (last 12 ft of the boat) and three sheets be close to 600lbs of floatation.
While I cannot do it all at once due to monetary problems,I also plan on putting in a custom livewell and even possibly another drybox for storage.
According to allison one can even cut the stringers as long as reglassed,,and bonded to the box,yet have no desire to go that route,merely inserting them inbetween the stringers,done via that custom box web site I posted earlier.Being supported by a flange on top and foam underneath,Allison said no problem ,would not weaken the deck at all,other than the boox being weaker possibly,another reason the custom box people a 250 lber can stand on their lids.
Not a rubbermaid type weak box,3/8 in pvc.
Thats the plan anyay.
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5:32 pm
December 15, 2009
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dougw
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The sheet of styrofoam 1″ x 4'x8' is 2.6 Cu.Ft. So either one of them have more floatation capability than the pourable urethane. If you multiply 2.66 cubic feet times the 60#s floatation capability of the pourable foam you come up with basically 160#s of flotation. The foam is rated at 96-98% closed cell.
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5:25 pm
December 15, 2009
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dougw
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Have you considered pourable urethane foam? If you have a defined space it may be the way to go. The link below has 2,4,6,8,16# foam and that relates to the weight of a cubic foot of the foam. The 2# is recommended for floatation only and supports 60#s per cubic foot.
http://www.shopmaninc.com/foam.html
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10:15 am
December 15, 2009
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lilmule
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Got that covered http://univfoam.com/products/styrofoam just need to know what is min req for level floatation,its not as much as one would think one boat mfg says 225 lbs,as most of the boat is in the water just not sunk,theres a term boat builders use for the next floatation level (cant recall it)and thats the one desired,it not only floats but lets one take a swamped boat to shore.Swamped floation is generally without occupants,thats why the next level is wanted.Each sheet 1 in thick 4×8 is 180 to 220 lbs depending upon density,the lighter it is the higher it will float.1.7 versus 2.2 and versus 4 and even 6.
This is made for boats that which one buys at say their local lumberyard is a high density that wont support near as much weight.
They also make rolled 4 in and 6 in and i plan on filling the cap with those 4 of them at 36 pd ea =154 3 sheets of 4×8= 480to 540 depending if 2.2 or 1.7,plan on using the 1.7thats 654 lbs if only 2 sheets still about 380
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9:44 am
December 15, 2009
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OutdoorFrontiers
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lilmule said:
Sometimes we answer our own questions,they are est so were open already,yes divider is available for 38 dollars,no they dont make drop in comparttments.
But have that covered here http://customlivewells.com/default.aspx
Im calling back this afternoon as thats when Darris is actually in,to get info on the amt of floatation needed for swamped floatation,and some setup tips.
Yeah, it might not be a bad idea to find out about the flotation……
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8:38 am
December 15, 2009
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lilmule
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Sometimes we answer our own questions,they are est so were open already,yes divider is available for 38 dollars,no they dont make drop in comparttments.
But have that covered here http://customlivewells.com/default.aspx
Im calling back this afternoon as thats when Darris is actually in,to get info on the amt of floatation needed for swamped floatation,and some setup tips.
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8:02 am
December 15, 2009
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lilmule
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What size livewell in an allison 2002xb(gal wise),it would appear to be capable of being a divided livewell but no divider in place,available from the factory?
Also curious as to if there are any drop in compartments made for it?
Am considering having one made for the front deck as no storage up front,can double as storage when by myself or a small livewell when fishing with a draw pard.
There is also a space behind the passenger seat that could be utilized but not exactly storage up front nor do I have any idea what that extra weight towards the rear would act,as they tend to float low on the back already.
It would be nice to have a contact email as online they only give a phone number,guess ill just have to call them.
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