: In a previous thread, someone (maybe Shawn) was looking for valves to use in
: making float bags. I have been thinking of making some myself but wonder
: how reliable I could make them (float bags). My idea is to not make them
: water proof. I have the use of a commercial sewing machine and lots of
: marine material to sew the bags from. I intend to make them exact fit for
: bow and stern and fill them with bubble wrap, the stuff they ship delicate
: instruments in. I tried some wraped around a brick; submerged in a bucket
: of water for a week and all the air chambers were leak free.
: Anyone see any problems with my idea?

: Larry C.

Interesting Idea Larry. I suppose you could get the bubble wrap in some of the packaging stores. Any idea of the cost/quantity and how big the bubble size? With a custom made bag, you could just stuff that stuff in there until it won't go any further.

Of course, you may be tempted to pull it our and pop a few bubbles once in a while, so, better carry some spares. I can't resist the things.

Rehd