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I wouldn't spray any foam in the boat. My fuel tank had holes the size of your fist when I pulled it out due to the foam absorbing salt water and rotting it out.
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I wouldn't spray any foam in the boat. My fuel tank had holes the size of your fist when I pulled it out due to the foam absorbing salt water and rotting it out.
This is true, however I replace mine with a Poly Tank and it was just loose I figured I will encase it in some foam (this stuff is not cheap) now this issue..
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Turns out a huge piece of Arjay (from the Transom pour) approx 4" x 5" was blocking the end towards the transom, using a home made snake long threaded rod (2.15 cents ) and screw gun it broke it loose.
I do remember now during the pouring of the transom the darn thing sprung a leak at the bottom I had no idea it flowed back that much.
Removing the old ice box whatever the correct name is was a heck of a job, I am very please with the storage I now have plus huge space for a good ice cooler !
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Turns out a huge piece of Arjay (from the Transom pour) approx 4" x 5" was blocking the end towards the transom, using a home made snake long threaded rod (2.15 cents ) and screw gun it broke it loose.
I do remember now during the pouring of the transom the darn thing sprung a leak at the bottom I had no idea it flowed back that much.
Removing the old ice box whatever the correct name is was a heck of a job, I am very please with the storage I now have plus huge space for a good ice cooler !

Glad it turned out OK!... that was a real butt-scratcher for a while...home-made snake sounds like it did the trick!!...
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Why can't you use the foam from Lowes (spray can) that fill holes. I don't see why that wouldn't work as good.
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Why can't you use the foam from Lowes (spray can) that fill holes. I don't see why that wouldn't work as good.
Very Very important the "marine grade foam" is a close balloon system, which does not absorb water. The foam found in Lowes/Deopt is a insulator and will absorb water and break apart once wet, just not the same ..
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all foam will hold water, but the marine grade will hold much less. And have you priced a can of that Lowes stuff x 100 can's WOW!!
The stuff you buy and mix is pourable, get in all the tight spaces.
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