On this day temperature was impeding progress, and I was soaked due to all the foam being water logged. Not a good feeling. I got alot of foam out today, but still have so much to go.

Anyone that has a boat with this type of construction needs to be vigilant about water intrusion.


I had been thinking alot about how to totally seal under everything. The smallest crack will let water in and boom you have the potential fro freeze damage and rot. When I rebuilt our shower a few years back, I used a product called red guard. It is a solid but flexible shield you roll or spray on, and will keep any water out. What I thought about doing is once all the stringers are in and covered with glass, I slather this stuff on, and then foam it. Foam is actually used for structure in these boats, as well as sound deadening. I believe if the boat is built right you should be able to have foam in there, and not worry about rot.

Port side kick plate. It had about a half inch of glass mat and resin on it for strength.

Water under the foam everywhere

I found this nifty little tool that makes the foam removal easier. It is called a mini tiller and I found it at Lowes. It was the best 13 buck I ever spent.