Foam Padding

[tenney]

I am looking for some foam padding to pad the cockpit of my boat. I see that Mcmaster Carr has many different types of foam. Any recommendations on the type of foam and where to buy it would be appreciated.

Thanks,

David

[T Chance]

David - I'm not sure what it is but I picked up several sheets from a place here in Saint Louis and brought it up to Mike Krier when I got my new boat. It is what he uses in the Krier Runabouts. Get in touch with Mike or maybe I can remember what it is. - Tim Chance

[Dan M]

David,

I bought the closed cell Polyethelyne on line at

http://www.foambymail.com/Polyethylene.html

Dan

[Composite Specialties]

Walmart

The best foam padding that I use in the safety cells and in the hydro's is .50" thick gray foam that is actually sold in a pack at Walmart in the sporting good section. It comes in 24" square sheets and is used for flooring for gym workout equipment. This stuff is tough and cheap, like $15 for a pack of four or five 24" square sheets. Glues up easy with contact cement.

[blueskyracer]

I buy all of my foam from Portage Bay Systems and he ships right to your door. He has an ad on this site.

[Islandmon]

If you don't have a foam source in your area try this, http://www.closedcellfoams.com/. I use the Gymnastics foam, it works great !!!!

Sam
87M

[Guest]

Great padding

I have been buying Rubatex closed cell foam in 1 inch sheets for years. You can find in on line at W.W. Granger as item number 3F416 and a 36"x48"sheet sells for $32.95. It is chemical and solvent resistant so gas will not bother it. You can also find it on page 3433 of there cataloge number 390.

Alan

[tj15m]

try the foamfactory.com