Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

Don,

the issue is not on blaming the boat. Accidents, poor maintenance, age, sea conditions, experience etc could lead to mishap. This is not the first seacraft that flips over. If they boat has foam on the sides, it should keep ot from flipping over. it is one thing that your boat is taking on water and it is another if you are clinging on the bottom of your boat. for myself, adding foam to the side is cheap insurance.

Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

Ha Edloh;

I understand you concerns and motivation on Foam as a secondary protection in the possibilities of sinking, but foam does hold water and salt water against the hull will cause blistering in the glass. I personally don’t like foam because of the potential blistering problem that can – will occur. I prefer all the safety equipment, two batteries, and two working bilge pumps and little or no foam. I was in the Coast Guard back in the late 60 & early 70 and went out on plenty of rescue missions. That being said I am all for personal safety but I also am for keeping my boat right and foam for me is not a great option.
FellowShip

Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

I agree with fellowship. Adding foam will not keep your boat right. Be Advised that your SeaCraft will not SINK. In all my years associated with SeaCraft, I have never heard of one going to the bottom. Air beneath the deck and in the fuel tank will keep it afloat. So whats the difference if it is updide down or right side up? Once it's under water it's under water! Also adding foam to the space between the inner liner and the hull will cancel out your below deck ventilation and blister the glass [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Not all solutions and opinons discussed on this site will agree with everyone. That's why we try and help each other. IMO forget the foam and make your boat safe [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

I think you guys are getting a little carried away. This problem can easily be remedied with pool noodles and bubble wrap. [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

Finny you forgot to mention the ever popular 2 liter bottle of coke/pepsi. If only beer came in those bottles!

Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

Ping Pong balls.

BA

Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

I know where you can buy a box car full of rubber duckies.
FellowShip [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

Ditto! ... [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

End of season, take them out ... Dry & blister free.

Laugh, while i am fishing over your wreck! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Re: Bellyup SeaCraft in Fort Lauderdale
 

We've salvaged many different kinds and sizes of center console boats that were upside down when we arrived, most of them were full of foam and unsinkable almost all of these unsinkable boats will capsize when full of water i think this is a center of gravity issue not foam placement. But i could be wrong. The latest salvage i went on was a 26 searay pleasure boat i/o merc lost a inlet hose for the generator its also was upsidedown when we arrived.