Dory Skiff floatation locations

Got a stitch and glue Sweet Caroline, no floatation other than the wood
right now. Trying to make her a better bet for farther offshore . It has
two partial bulkheads with thwarts above them. My calculations show that if
I place blocks of foam under the two larger thwarts I will still need more
to try to float her high enough. Forward compartment is sealed air for
now. May put a hatch in and foam that too.

Since the inner topsides are basically flat for long stretches can those
panels just be covered with 3/4" thick sheets of foam glued in place? Plan
on holding the foam about three or so inches from the deck/sole. Any
drawbacks other than the ease with which those panels will be dinged?

Fast, light , cheap way to protect them ??

Anything I'm overlooking?

Richard

"Rich" (mr.barnes@earthlink.net) writes:

 > Since the inner topsides are basically flat for long stretches can those
 > panels just be covered with 3/4" thick sheets of foam glued in place? Plan
 > on holding the foam about three or so inches from the deck/sole. Any
 > drawbacks other than the ease with which those panels will be dinged?

lack of ventilation could be a problem. spray getting between the foam and
planking and not drying out. solid gunwales or side decks to keep spray
off top edge of foam?

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