Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Wet Foam - what to do?

Posted by jamesgt727 on 07/07/13 - 3:27 PM
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Unfortunately I do not, but I can tell you that the there were a few pounds of water in each bucket when I removed them. The previous owner had drilled large access plate holes and even mounted a trolling motor to the bow. My hull was stored outside to the original owner for under the same tree for 26 years. If you knew me you would understand, that I considered extreme measures to dry this hull, I have a 'drive-in' sized drying oven that we use to dry rolls of polycarbonate sheet that was a "fall back option". This method was effective, core drills deep in the hull and transom proved it.

As an addendum to my instructions above use heavier plastic, and prop up the plastic so rain water will not accumulate. You might want to put a continuous double sided adhesive strip around the hull first then stick the plastic to it, use 3M, no walmart brand, or it will be impossible to get off.

Edited by jamesgt727 on 07/07/13 - 3:58 PM