Thread: Rebuilding my boat

Rebuilt my 16' bass attacker 5 years ago. Used 1/8" aluminum sheet for the floor. Attached it directly to the floor stringers with # 8 stainless steel screws. (Counter sunk) Before I screwed everything down I used a hole saw to cut several holes to add foam. The canned foam that you get at the hardware store is exactly the same as the mixed kind! I researched that thoroughly. The holes not only allow you to place the foam, they allow the foam to flow evenly without swelling during curing. I fish about 3 day a week year round (weather permitting) and have never had a water soak issue with this foam. People that have water soak issues are the ones that leave there boat uncovered and out in the weather. I hope this helps.

Originally Posted by gilman

Rebuilt my 16' bass attacker 5 years ago. Used 1/8" aluminum sheet for the floor. Attached it directly to the floor stringers with # 8 stainless steel screws. (Counter sunk) Before I screwed everything down I used a hole saw to cut several holes to add foam. The canned foam that you get at the hardware store is exactly the same as the mixed kind! I researched that thoroughly. The holes not only allow you to place the foam, they allow the foam to flow evenly without swelling during curing. I fish about 3 day a week year round (weather permitting) and have never had a water soak issue with this foam. People that have water soak issues are the ones that leave there boat uncovered and out in the weather. I hope this helps.

How do you suppose any water that gets in the boat will be able to get to the drain if you fill the vees/drain channels in the bottom of the boat with the expandable foam?

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