Got a stitch and glue Sweet Caroline, no floatation other than the wood
right now. Trying to make her a better bet for farther offshore . It has
two partial bulkheads with thwarts above them. My calculations show that if
I place blocks of foam under the two larger thwarts I will still need more
to try to float her high enough. Forward compartment is sealed air for
now. May put a hatch in and foam that too.

Since the inner topsides are basically flat for long stretches can those
panels just be covered with 3/4" thick sheets of foam glued in place? Plan
on holding the foam about three or so inches from the deck/sole. Any
drawbacks other than the ease with which those panels will be dinged?

Fast, light , cheap way to protect them ??

Anything I'm overlooking?

Richard