where to buy foam ?
Submitted by Markie on Sun, 2014-03-09 13:25
I want to replace the foam floatation under the floorof my 4.5m stessco. What type of foam shall I be using and where can I source it?
Cheers
Marko
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where to buy foam ?
Submitted by Markie on Sun, 2014-03-09 13:25
I want to replace the foam floatation under the floorof my 4.5m stessco. What type of foam shall I be using and where can I source it? Cheers Marko |
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Nauti Buoy
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Try
Clark Rubber, all types of foam available
Muppet
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Swim noodles
No joke
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Swompa
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Great idea. Cheap and won't
Great idea. Cheap and won't absorb water.
alternative is fiberglass and resin sales. They have all sorts of shapes and sizes.
Rig
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Noodles are easy, big w sells them cheap
collin g wood
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Swim noodles
They will water log after a short time if sitting in water constantly.
D_d_001
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does the foam in noodles
does the foam in noodles react with fuel ? or is it just Styrofoam ?
Muppet
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I'll poor some
Petrol on one and see what the short term reaction is ...
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Paul G
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If your after styrofoam I
If your after styrofoam I know where you can get heaps for free all going in the bin if not aready peices 900x200x200 some bigger .pm me if your intrested
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CCC
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I was going to use pool
I was going to use pool noodles in my dinghy, left them in the shed (hot in the Pilbara)they fell apart. Would not use them up here!!
CCC
chris raff
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I'm thinking the buoyancy of
I'm thinking the buoyancy of styrene would float higher than noodles .. some good information Re : Floatation comparing pool noodles and styrene etc on this link ..
http://www.aluminumalloyboats.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2451
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Sulo
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I always use these guys
I always use these guys http://www.foamsales.com.au/
Shark1
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pascoe industries sells 2
pascoe industries sells 2 part liquid which u mix it then expands as a foam
ask them ,some of the products are USL approved to be used in surveyed boats- water/UV and fuel wont degrade it