Fix-a-flat for flotation

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  • GIESDOG
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2010
    • 28

    #1

    Fix-a-flat for flotation

    Anyone ever tried fix a flat or any other spray in foam in the nose of the hull for flotation? Thought it might work good as it could expand to fill area maybe even ad rigidity.
  • domwilson
    Moderator
    • Apr 2007
    • 4405

    #2
    Fix a flat won't work as it is only a sealant. It will revert back to a green liquid state in a matter of minutes.
    Government Moto:
    "Why fix it? Blame someone else for breaking it."

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    • JohnA
      Junior Member
      • Sep 2009
      • 9

      #3
      I wouldn't recommend using spray foam. It expands quickly and with a great deal of force. You stand a chance of splitting you hull wide open!

      Maybe some people have had success, but I've always been afraid to use it.

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      • matsh
        Junior Member
        • Jul 2009
        • 4

        #4
        i have used spray foam, type that we use to isolate around the house windows. it expands alot, i just hang the boat with nose down and sprayed the stuff in. it could then freely expand oppwards. no problem with that. just used the knife to remove the expanded and dryed foam.

        dont know if it will float... not tested that yet... i should probably do that...

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        • badag98
          Senior Member
          • Oct 2009
          • 190

          #5
          Had the foam in the nose of mine and thought it was a good idea.... until I crashed it and had no access to the inside of the nose for repairs. I was finally able to get enough of it out to get some expoy in the nose to fill the holes.

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          • ice329
            Senior Member
            • Apr 2007
            • 792

            #6
            You got to watch, some foams actually soak up water. Just find some foam packing like the stuff that comes with a new TV. A few dots of silicone to hold it in place, then cut a few to fit perfect for the rear behind where the batteies go. Or just dont crash it... hehe and tape the cowl

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