Monark hull question
Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2019 2:38 pm
I have a quick question about an old 18 tri hull monark I’m restoring .
between the floor and hull there was about 1/2 -1ft of water soak foam that I pulled out .
i understand that the foam was there to prevent the boat from sinking if ever it filled with water .
but other than that does it serve any other function?
like structural or otherwise?
i would rather not put new foam back in but don’t have any experience with aluminum hulls
the hull has aluminum stringers and bracing through out so I don’t see the foam adding to strength but I’m by no means a boat builder
Thank you for any help/ knowledge
Daniel
between the floor and hull there was about 1/2 -1ft of water soak foam that I pulled out .
i understand that the foam was there to prevent the boat from sinking if ever it filled with water .
but other than that does it serve any other function?
like structural or otherwise?
i would rather not put new foam back in but don’t have any experience with aluminum hulls
the hull has aluminum stringers and bracing through out so I don’t see the foam adding to strength but I’m by no means a boat builder
Thank you for any help/ knowledge
Daniel