foam peanuts might be better although they will soak up water if submerged
for long periods. I once bought a beat up second hand fibreglass canoe
which had the small flotation compartments at the ends drilled open and
the foam inside dissolved out in order to sink the canoe under the water
of a remote lake over the winter so it would be hidden from vandals and at
the same time would not have to be flown out to civilization at the end of
each season. I poured foam peanuts into the floatation chambers and bunged
the holes with corks. I would not recommend it for areas that could be
continuously wet.

Tailgunner ) writes:
Bear with me for a second.

I have been hearing about people using ping pong balls for floatation.
However, I can't find anyone who has actually done it.

It makes sense in that it will allow water to flow and not trap water in
the bilge. They should last a while and certainly easy to install.

Anyone have any first hand knowledge of doing this?

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Tailgunner
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