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Old 12 March 2010, 19:13   #1
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Whats the opinion from the forum members on underfloor voids.
should they be foam filled or left open and a drain bung fitted.

or something else. ?
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Left open with a drain bung, even the best foams over time will absorb water making the boat heavy.
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What Kieron said

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