foam for boats ?

[RobertWurster]

I have been searching for foam all over and just stumped .I'm going to be building a wood boat and want to use w o f for the build but not sure what to use. Can you guys help me out with what you use and where you get it ? I want to be able to cur and sand it to shape .Thank you .Robert.

 

[john schultheis]

I've used the pink foam from home depot before with good results

 

[john v]

talk to jerry dunlap, he has built more wof boats than most

 

[GUPPY]

use insul-board.... ..its off white in color(r-tech)

and is easy to sand pink or blue insul-board isnt (wants to melt when sanded)

home depot or even a construction site...ask for scraps

 

[Dasboatman]

Hey Robert,

Dow Chemical Styrofoam - blue in color. You can buy it from insulation contractors, and is usually available in different thicknesses. I usually buy 3" thick material in 4' X 8' sheets because that is the max width my band saw will cut.

I have never had a problem sanding it using a belt sander or sandpaper on a wood block. I like 30 and 60 grit hardwood floor sand paper (black in color and comes on rolls). I carve it with a Xacto whittler's blade. CHEERS !!! Bob

 

[RobertWurster]

Thanks guys great info. Will try to get some from home depo .Or a guy I know dose houses so maby he can get me some .

 

[Jerry Dunlap]

Some times you can find pieces of insulation foam in home construction site dump areas.

JD

 

[RobertWurster]

Found this at lowes its 1 1/2 dow Styrofoam.11.80 for a 4/8 sheet.

 

[brad nichols]

You're on your way!!!