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    closed cell or open cell foam in 1993 stratos 275proxl

    was stratos using closed or open cell foam in my boat?

    or is there a way for me to know? where do i look?


    1993 Stratos 275PROXL 150hp Intruder #150QLETG
    4.5\" below pad no plate
    24 raker-- 64.6mph gps @6000rpm

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    Re: closed cell or open cell foam in 1993 stratos 275proxl (chad0722)

    Closed Cel!!!! 2 part floatation foam.

    Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!

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    Re: closed cell or open cell foam in 1993 stratos 275proxl (chad0722)

    Just because it's closed cell doesn't make it impervious to water.
    Closed cell foam has been used for a VERY long time in boats. If used improperly it can and will absorb water contrary to what manufacturers tell you. Most if not all of the water logged boats you read about in restoration forms had closed cell foam.
    Not trying to worry you, all boats have some foam. Just giving a little insight.

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    Re: closed cell or open cell foam in 1993 stratos 275proxl (perfect-storm)

    Your right but it is is far better than open cel foam. Open cel is for the insulation industry.

    Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill !!

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