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sea nymph canoe
The Sea Nymph canoe I bought second or third (or more?) hand before my 14
year old son was born has a problem. The canoe has 2 floatation compartments, one in the bow and the other in the stern. I inspected it a while ago and found the Styrofoam(?) that provides the floatation coming out in bits and pieces. I have in the past contacted OMC about what to do and they don't even know who made the canoe for them all those years ago. I am planning on taking it out again soon and need to 'refresh' the floatation before we go back out. Does anyone have any suggestions for the next step? Someone told me to shoot expanding foam into the compartments, but I'm not too crazy about that idea. If you reply by email, remove Spam block from address. Thanks. |
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"HeatMan" wrote in message ... The Sea Nymph canoe I bought second or third (or more?) hand before my 14 year old son was born has a problem. The canoe has 2 floatation compartments, one in the bow and the other in the stern. I inspected it a while ago and found the Styrofoam(?) that provides the floatation coming out in bits and pieces. I have in the past contacted OMC about what to do and they don't even know who made the canoe for them all those years ago. I am planning on taking it out again soon and need to 'refresh' the floatation before we go back out. Does anyone have any suggestions for the next step? Someone told me to shoot expanding foam into the compartments, but I'm not too crazy about that idea. That's pretty much all you can do other can cut some styrofoam to fit. Later, Tom |
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On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 19:08:27 -0400, "HeatMan"
wrote: The Sea Nymph canoe I bought second or third (or more?) hand before my 14 year old son was born has a problem. The canoe has 2 floatation compartments, one in the bow and the other in the stern. I inspected it a while ago and found the Styrofoam(?) that provides the floatation coming out in bits and pieces. I have in the past contacted OMC about what to do and they don't even know who made the canoe for them all those years ago. I am planning on taking it out again soon and need to 'refresh' the floatation before we go back out. Does anyone have any suggestions for the next step? Someone told me to shoot expanding foam into the compartments, but I'm not too crazy about that idea. If you reply by email, remove Spam block from address. Thanks. I agree with RK, just make sure that you use a "closed cell" foam product. They're not all the same. Look for "waterproof", or "closed cell" on the label, or ask the guy in your local hardware. I would avoid the latex foam. Don't overdo the foam, it expands quite a bit. noah Courtesy of Lee Yeaton, See the boats of rec.boats www.TheBayGuide.com/rec.boats |
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"Rural Knight" wrote in message hlink.net... "HeatMan" wrote in message ... The Sea Nymph canoe I bought second or third (or more?) hand before my 14 year old son was born has a problem. The canoe has 2 floatation compartments, one in the bow and the other in the stern. I inspected it a while ago and found the Styrofoam(?) that provides the floatation coming out in bits and pieces. I have in the past contacted OMC about what to do and they don't even know who made the canoe for them all those years ago. I am planning on taking it out again soon and need to 'refresh' the floatation before we go back out. Does anyone have any suggestions for the next step? Someone told me to shoot expanding foam into the compartments, but I'm not too crazy about that idea. That's pretty much all you can do other can cut some styrofoam to fit. Later, Tom If I do that, I'll have to figure out how to remove the bulkheads. |
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HeatMan wrote:
The Sea Nymph canoe I bought second or third (or more?) hand before my 14 year old son was born has a problem. The canoe has 2 floatation compartments, one in the bow and the other in the stern. I inspected it a while ago and found the Styrofoam(?) that provides the floatation coming out in bits and pieces. If you can measure the right amount of expanding foam to put in, that's the best answer. However, it would only be a little more work and more sure result to remove the bulkheads, put in a block (or cut sheets) of closed cel foam, and then refiberglass the bulkhead into place. Another option is to cut out the bulkhead and put in flotation air bags. I have done this with a few small boats, they are less expensive than the right kind of foam plus the fiberglass, lighter, and can be removed easily for repairs/maintenance. Fresh Breezes... or paddles... whatever Doug King |
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