: Hey, some good ideas there. The seats are totally enclosed with plywood,
: then, fiberglassed and then painted. They sold Steve the little video with
: the boat, and we're building it " As Pictured." Glen-L calls for
: the seats to be plywood boxes, and filled with foam. I'm sure it's
: overkill with this little boat, but, that's what the video shows. I'm not
: sure why the inspection plates are there unless they want to open it up
: and see the foam. I can't imagine it, but, this IS California. ??? Since
: this is basically a one-man craft ( because we are both good sized boys )
: I may include the foam Ice cooler up front. I checked around for the
: two-part foam and I couldn't believe the price. I found it here at
: Precision Plastics in Fresno and it was $54.48 for two 32 oz cans. Don't
: know how far that will go, but, it's pretty much half of what we have in
: the boat already. NOT!! I think the foam peanuts idea is a good one here.
: The sheet foam would work too, but, would probably cost more. Thanks for
: the ideas.

: Rehd

Rehd, Another option I have seen used is to fill flotation compartments with empty 2 liter soda bottles (caps on of course).

Ralph