I sank my boat

[paDDY]

On my madden voyage yesterday I sank my boat and was lucky to get it back. What is the best floatation for a limited amount of room? Expanding foam? I used packing air bubbles but it was not enough. There is very little room on the boat at 17".

[Xrayted]

Ive always used foam pipe insulation cut into the pieces and stuffed in every available spot assuming its not up against any hot electronics. Pool noodles available at any big box stores in the Summer also work well as its similar to pipe insulation material.

I would highly advise against anyone using expanding foam. Expanding foam is incredibly heavy and will ruin the COG of the boat while also making it slower, and it can split the hull as it expands in some cases. Its also a disaster to undo if things dont work out and you change your mind.

[Panther6834]

That looks like the H&M Drifter Micro...is it? And, if so, can you share more photos, especially the rear? Although I haven't started building mine, I purchased the same hull 2-3 years ago. I purchased everything needed for the build (at least, everything I think I need, as I've never built a boat before), but other things have taken priority. Lately, I've been wanting to don't start it.


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

[paDDY]

That looks like the H&M Drifter Micro...is it? And, if so, can you share more photos, especially the rear? Although I haven't started building mine, I purchased the same hull 2-3 years ago. I purchased everything needed for the build (at least, everything I think I need, as I've never built a boat before), but other things have taken priority. Lately, I've been wanting to don't start it.


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

It is a Drifter Micro. I am having a hard time posting any more photos on this site. Is there a picture limit in the manage attachments? I have 50 photos in the manage attachments and it won't load any more.

[Panther6834]

It is a Drifter Micro. I am having a hard time posting any more photos on this site. Is there a picture limit in the manage attachments? I have 50 photos in the manage attachments and it won't load any more.

I don't know if there's any "photo attachments limitation"...but, that could depend on whether you'd posting to the forum directly from the OSE forum website, from the Tapatalk app, or by since other method. What I do know, from having seen others do this, is that is best to do multiple posts, with a limited number of photos per post. For example, you say you have 50 photos...so, instead of trying to upload/post all 50 in a single post, do five posts with 10 photos per post.

Regarding the Drifter Micro, did you receive build instructions from H&M? And, if so, were they in German, or English?


~ More peace, love, laughter, & kindness would make the world a MUCH better place

[paDDY]

I have 50 photos in my manage attachments from posting here over the last 12 years or so, I'm not wanting to upload 50 at the moment lol. I purchased the boat assembled already. Once I figure out the photo upload issue, I will post some pics of the boat.

[Panther6834]

I have 50 photos in my manage attachments from posting here over the last 12 years or so, I'm not wanting to upload 50 at the moment lol. I purchased the boat assembled already. Once I figure out the photo upload issue, I will post some pics of the boat.

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[NativePaul]

I belive the limit is 5 photos per post here.

[Peter A]

I have 50 photos in my manage attachments from posting here over the last 12 years or so, I'm not wanting to upload 50 at the moment lol. I purchased the boat assembled already. Once I figure out the photo upload issue, I will post some pics of the boat.

I have had issues with loading as well. I have found what works sometimes is to restart my computer. When I can load I can put up 5 pics per post, but maybe only two or three posts before it won't load again.
Must be 'big brother' interfering!