Finally ready to start work on the 23'

[Daniel sf]

Found some time to get back to work on the boat.I glassed a few holes at the bottom of the stringers so the foam I pour in would not leak out.Than I poured the two part foam in the stringers. My concern is that the foam i took out seemed to be much denser than the new foam I put back in. Could that be a problem?

[FAS]

nice job on the stringer foam.I would think the density would be alright as long as it is closed cell stuff...I was wondering if there was originally foam poured outward of the stringers toward the chine?Mine is an 85, and had foam between the stringers and chine, to the hull sides.I put it back that way,I guess if water can get in there,it can get out...hopefully.It seems to be sealed off pretty darn good,dont see how water could get in there, except from the stern by the rigging tubes...any thoughts?

[Normagain]

The density is also effected by temperature when you pour it. Optimum is 70 degrees for pouring. Pouring at higher temps will give you less density and fill up more volume. Probably better than pouring at lower temps where you would need a lot more liquid for the same capacity.