Floatation??

[RidgeRunner]

I am seriously thinking about adding some floatation to the transom of my center console. I know I am overpowered with the 250XS but it is too sweet to repower and I don't want to give back a hundred hp.

SO

What about a lightweight flotation pod built of fiberglass that would surround my existing bracket??

It would add approx 8" in width on each side of the current bracket, about 19" in height at the transom would put it approx flush with the top of the existing bracket, and it extends back approx 30". My quick calculation has me increasing displacement by approx 180 lbs (at rest trim). While only adding 30 lbs to the gross weight for a net gain of 150 lbs. The entire thing would add near 400 lbs of floatation if fully submerged and will be completely out of the water when on plane.

Lightweight and either styrofoam core or just leave it hollow like the bracket..

Anybody ever tried this?