Mac wrote in message ...
On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 06:30:20 +0000, 76Glastron wrote:

I am having to replace the stringers on my 22' Glastron. The question I
have is when I pulled the foam out from between the stringers it was
completly water-logged. When I put the new stringers in would it be a good
idea to have a hole in each compartment for water drainage? Are, should I
just make the new compartments as water tight as possible and not worry
about the new foam becoming water-logged?

Thanks
Tom F


I would use true marine foam like Divinycell:
http://www.boatbuildercentral.com/products.php?id=10
for the new stringers and laminate them to the hull with epoxy resin
instead of polyester.
Epoxy will keep the moisture out and even if you miss a spot, the
closed cell foam will not absorb water.
Done that way, no need for drain holes.

Jacques
from BoatPlans-OnLIne.com