Fred Burkhardt
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Ping Pong Balls
It's funny how duck boats come into our lives
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David Palmer
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Zane,
I was thinking of doing the same. I used to paddle whitewater kayaks and those flotation bags were tough. I'm also considering using playground kick balls to fill the back two chambers on the BBIII. Water will inevitably find its way into these compartments, especially if you have your bow/stern lights mounted into them. Removing two-part foam on my BBIII took me 15+ hours to complete, so I doubt I'll ever want to go that route again.
Grace, peace, and good times with your project this summer!
David
I was thinking of doing the same. I used to paddle whitewater kayaks and those flotation bags were tough. I'm also considering using playground kick balls to fill the back two chambers on the BBIII. Water will inevitably find its way into these compartments, especially if you have your bow/stern lights mounted into them. Removing two-part foam on my BBIII took me 15+ hours to complete, so I doubt I'll ever want to go that route again.
Grace, peace, and good times with your project this summer!
David
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jode hillman
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David, that is a very nice project, well thought out and well done.
As far as flotation compartments. I have never owned a devlin that did not suffer from waterlogged foam. Even in a completely sealed compartment. I think it has to do with atmospheric moisture and temperature changes.
I recently acquired a devlin Scaup With foam filled flotation as per specifications. I am debating cutting hatch access to these compartments. What type of hatches does the brain trust that duck boats recommend?
As far as flotation compartments. I have never owned a devlin that did not suffer from waterlogged foam. Even in a completely sealed compartment. I think it has to do with atmospheric moisture and temperature changes.
I recently acquired a devlin Scaup With foam filled flotation as per specifications. I am debating cutting hatch access to these compartments. What type of hatches does the brain trust that duck boats recommend?
zane Every
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Play Ground kick balls....Hmmm. That is a thought. Amazon has a 16" for $19.99. That might fit nice in the two rear compartments. My other thought was a square five gallon water jug.
https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-16915/Jugs/F-Style-Jugs-5-Gallon-Natural?pricode=WB3677&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term=S-16915&utm_campaign=Jars%2C%2BJugs%2B%26%2BBottles&utm_source=Bing&utm_medium=pla&utm_term=S-16915&utm_campaign=Jars%2C%2BJugs%2B%26%2BBottles&msclkid=22bd7c1671631a5f97f41c195e9b8eb9&gclid=22bd7c1671631a5f97f41c195e9b8eb9&gclsrc=3p.ds
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David Palmer
Active member
Jode,
This is what I chose to use based on the brain trust of this site -- Beckson Diamond Texture 8" Screw-Out Marine Deck Plate (wholesalemarine.com).
Grace and peace,
David
This is what I chose to use based on the brain trust of this site -- Beckson Diamond Texture 8" Screw-Out Marine Deck Plate (wholesalemarine.com).
Grace and peace,
David