Marine Flotation

It is a federal law that boats 20 feet and shorter have level flotation material. The Code of Federal Regulations is very specific about testing for water absorption, resistance to fuel, fuel vapor, bilge cleaner and oil. VERSI-FOAM® standard foams found in System I, System 15 and System 50 meet these requirements. In addition, polyurethane foams are resistant to polyester resins used in the fiberglass process, making the most popular flotation material for manufacture and repair of boats and other marine vessels.

The most desired method to replace flotation foam in a hull cavity is to remove the deck and spray the foam between the stringers. When cured, level the surface of the foam and replace the deck. It is also possible to inject the foam into the cavity through holes drilled into the deck. Care must be taken to put weight on the deck surface to inhibit any distortion caused by the expansion of the foam.

VERSI-FOAM® is also used for encapsulation of the gas tank (for security and rigidity) and to insulate ice chests, coolers, bait boxes and fish holds.

Click on specifications and choose the standard foam formula for all marine applications.