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6sHyper
12-31-2011, 03:40 PM
Hi guys i have a Motley Crew that i have only ran twice, its in mint condition still, i have a T180 and a 3674 1900kv feigao 9xl copy in it and it runs pretty quick, I have a 4074 leo 2000kv in the mail and i expect it to run mid 50s on 5s. I have seen a few posts about adding expanding foam in the front of the hull?? Can someone please enlighten me on the type of product i should be using to do this as to not bulge the hull? Also i would really prefer to just drill a hole or 2 inside that way i could use a rubber plug to cover it rather than glassing and painting. any suggestions/recomendations?

a product i could pick up at home depot would be ideal as we have one nearby.

Thanks

srislash
12-31-2011, 05:35 PM
Is there a Industrial Plastics there?They would carry the two-part closed cell foam.I have noticed some sray cans with blue foam on the job sites lately.They should be closed cell and probably available at Home Depot or a construction supplier.

6sHyper
12-31-2011, 09:08 PM
ya we have an industrial plastics, so closed cell expanding foam is what i'm after?

srislash
01-01-2012, 02:40 AM
Apparently the Great Stuff is open cell and will absorb moisture.So yes closed cell is what to ask for.I've been kicking the idea around myself for my boats.

Chilli
01-01-2012, 09:32 AM
Here is the good stuff.

http://www.uscomposites.com/foam.html

slapahondn
01-14-2012, 03:53 PM
Make sure you get the 2 pound foam the 4 lb will make your boat too heavy.

egneg
01-14-2012, 04:50 PM
I have used great stuff for window/door jams - just add it a bit at a time.

slapahondn
01-14-2012, 05:10 PM
I have used great stuff for window/door jams - just add it a bit at a time.The problem with great stuff foam is that it's an open cell foam and will absorb water over time. The 2 part foam is closed cell and is impervious to water.