Foam Filler for Tubes?

Clayton713 · 05 April 2007, 16:32

So...the bulkheads seperating the inner chambers of my tubes were cut out by the previous owner. This is irreparable and replacing the tubes would probably cost $3000. I have seen that some people fill their tubes with foam to deal with this type of problem. Does anyone know where I could get some of that stuff?

codprawn · 05 April 2007, 19:58

Foam adds a lot of weight - soaks up water and lessens the shock absorbing etc.

How did they cut out the baffles - and how do you know? They may just be leaking.

One solution could be to cut off the ends of the tubes and shove inf;latable sausages up them - bit drastic though!!!

BogMonster · 05 April 2007, 22:07

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Originally Posted by codprawn

One solution could be to cut off the ends of the tubes and shove inf;latable sausages up them - bit drastic though!!!

That's exactly what I am going to do and I have two inflated sausages getting in the friggin way in my garage right at this moment

Clayton713 · 05 April 2007, 22:29

What is inflatable Sausage and where can I get some?

TORNADO · 06 April 2007, 20:29

Prhaps this might assist:
http://www.geminiindustries.co.uk/in...s%20prices.htm

The guy sent me sample sections, if I get a leak, I will be going this path in the future. there are different thicknesses of it. Hope this helps!

(I had an older rib that was leaking, I decided to get a new one. I then dismantled the old one completely so I would see how they are built. Once I saw the tube structure, I would have no hesitation in using the inner tube idea.....at the price, they won't break the bank & cheaper than a re-tube if funds are tight)

pathalla · 07 April 2007, 01:28

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Originally Posted by Clayton713

What is inflatable Sausage and where can I get some?

One time we were out on a rib and we started losing pressure and it looked like the boat might take on water... so one of the ladies on board grabbed a hold of the inflatable sausage and started pumping... well let me tell you, we didn't worry about the boat sinking anymore after that... although we did spring another brief leak...

FreeTrader · 08 April 2007, 14:25

I think I'll get an inflatable sausage that the missus can grab hold of. Where do you get them?

sunrider · 09 April 2007, 13:17

I believe this company has the proper foam - never tried it though.....
http://www.jgreer.com/Foam%20Page.htm

Clayton713 · 09 April 2007, 16:37

I've looked all over the internet for inflatable sausages and couldn't find them. That link is really helpful.

Also, I knew the foam existed but couldn't find it either. Thanks for that link.

You all have saved me a whole lot of stress and helped salvage my boat. Thanks for the help.

Poly · 09 April 2007, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Clayton713

I've looked all over the internet for inflatable sausages and couldn't find them. That link is really helpful.

Also, I knew the foam existed but couldn't find it either. Thanks for that link.

You all have saved me a whole lot of stress and helped salvage my boat. Thanks for the help.

For "inflatable sausages" you need to search this forum for a thread by BogMonster and the problems he was/is having with his humber and its failing organge tubes. (or pm him I am sure he will be able to point you towards it). he has invented a solution which involves making (or having made) an inflatable sausage. But if it is the whole tube (rather than just the rear sections) the gemini approach may work better.