Positive Floatation?

[Friends with SCAMPS]

Thank you. I will look into what sort of plastic might weather the nautical environment.

It is coaming after all. The SCA article had it wrong.

[TitusTiger]

On the subject of foam. Whether or not pieces or poured It is a good idea to have it contained in plastic. Foam will absorb moisture at some point being in a plastic bag sealed will help in replacing it and keep it dry longer.

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How will being in plastic bag make it easier to replace?

I can see how having it sealed would protect it from moisture, wonder if there is a way to keep a boat away from water??

Looking at FwS's pictures, I a m not sure how he would put the foam in a plastic bag though

[Friends with SCAMPS]

I do see how bagging/wrapping the foam in plastics would be an advantage for removal. That stuff is a challenge to cut precisely and is sort of crumbly on the jagged cut sides. Bagging it would contain all the little floaty bits. I intend to pull it all back out to clean and prime and paint. I'll wrap it before I stuff it all back in and secure it.

I'm going to do the water absorption tests on the three kinds of floatation I have. I'll report if anyone is interested.

BTW: I'm a she, not a he. I've decided to just ignore the old adage that it's unlucky to have women aboard. I try to make up for any affront to the Gods with more Rum offerings.

[lustyslogger]

I do see how bagging/wrapping the foam in plastics would be an advantage for removal. That stuff is a challenge to cut precisely and is sort of crumbly on the jagged cut sides. Bagging it would contain all the little floaty bits. I intend to pull it all back out to clean and prime and paint. I'll wrap it before I stuff it all back in and secure it.

I'm going to do the water absorption tests on the three kinds of floatation I have. I'll report if anyone is interested.

BTW: I'm a she, not a he. I've decided to just ignore the old adage that it's unlucky to have women aboard. I try to make up for any affront to the Gods with more Rum offerings.

Welcome aboard. I wonder if those who believe having a woman on board is bad luck will also get a tattoo of a pig and a chicken on their ankles (it was believed that pigs and chickens couldn't drown so if you had a tattoo of them you wouldn't either). I have a pig and a chicken decal on my PFD however!!

[wdscobie]

...do most boats need more positive flotation?

in USA sailboats are exempt from the positive flotation rule.

[TitusTiger]

BTW: I'm a she, not a he. I've decided to just ignore the old adage that it's unlucky to have women aboard. I try to make up for any affront to the Gods with more Rum offerings.

Sorry, I looked at your profile and it didn't say she or he.

Fifty percent of the time, I'm half right

So I owe you some Mount Gay!

[TitusTiger]

in USA sailboats are exempt from the positive flotation rule.

I take that to mean, yes you have room to add more. Thanks

[TitusTiger]

Welcome aboard. I wonder if those who believe having a woman on board is bad luck will also get a tattoo of a pig and a chicken on their ankles (it was believed that pigs and chickens couldn't drown so if you had a tattoo of them you wouldn't either). I have a pig and a chicken decal on my PFD however!!

I am afraid (chicken) to get a tattoo on my ham hock

that the pain would make me squeal...!

[Friends with SCAMPS]

Pigs and chickens.. Oh my. I might stick with Rum..

[lustyslogger]

Pigs and chickens.. Oh my. I might stick with Rum..

Enough empty bottles can make an effective flotation device!!