RE: omc-boats-digest V1 #131

Thanks Mike. I guess I'll try putting it in the water first and see how it
performs. It's been in "dry dock" for a long time now, so at least hopefully
it will be dried out if there was a problem (but I'm going to guess that
once it's started to accept water it probably will continue if it gets wet
again). Sounds like it could be a messy job, though, so I'll hope it
performs alright as-is.
 
Ian

-----Original Message-----
From: Mstvsnd@... [mailto:Mstvsnd@...]
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 10:20 PM
To: omc-boats@...
Subject: Re: omc-boats-digest V1 #131

There is definitely foam blown in between the floor and outer hull. The
Evinrude literature of the time makes a point of talking about it and
claiming that the boats were designed to keep six adults and gear afloat
even if the hull is penetrated.

And the foam can evidently get waterlogged. There was a series of pictures
posted to the list last year from a new member who documented his
restoration process, including ugly photos of the water damaged and crumbled
foam he had to contend with. I don't remember who it was, but presumably
he's still getting these emails and perhaps will wade in and relate his
experiences and maybe re-post the pix.

But this isn't automatically a problem. I've had my '64 Sweet 16 for going
on seven years now and the floor and hull are intact and uncompromised and I
have no reason to believe the foam has been damaged. No reason to believe
it hasn't been either, but the boat performs well, and if the foam is in
fact water damaged, I can live with it.

Good luck with yours. They're nice boats, very roomy and comfortable as
long as the water doesn't get too rough, and attract attention.

Mike Stevesand
Received on Thursday, 11 March 2004