freshalaska
Senior Member
- Joined
- Oct 2, 2010
- Messages
- 150
- Location
- Skagway Alaska and Florida
- Vessel Name
- Nowitna and Serenade
- Vessel Make
- Schucker and 46 foot Ted Brewer custom sailboat
I'd like to find a product to insulate the fiberglass hull of my boat to stop the condensation problems I'm having and to contain more of the heat.
What I'm thinking of doing is applying some kind of closed cell foam like neoprene or maybe better yet cross-linked polyethylene to the inside of the hull with contact cement. The cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) comes in 2 lb. and 3 lb. density, 3lb. has a blend of EVA and poly, and is anti bacterial, and passes FMVSS-302 flame retarding test. These specs are going a little over my head. Some of the insulation would be exposed and would need to be a light color.
Anyone have any experience with insulating a hull like what I purpose to do. I'm in SE Alaska and it's wet and cold here, and life would be better with insulation. Thanks all for your input.
What I'm thinking of doing is applying some kind of closed cell foam like neoprene or maybe better yet cross-linked polyethylene to the inside of the hull with contact cement. The cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) comes in 2 lb. and 3 lb. density, 3lb. has a blend of EVA and poly, and is anti bacterial, and passes FMVSS-302 flame retarding test. These specs are going a little over my head. Some of the insulation would be exposed and would need to be a light color.
Anyone have any experience with insulating a hull like what I purpose to do. I'm in SE Alaska and it's wet and cold here, and life would be better with insulation. Thanks all for your input.