Can the old inboard ski boats sink?

[Ptownkid]

I've always wondered...do these boats sink to the bottom...or simply get swamped?

[cadunkle]

Won't say anything about all boats or all circumstances, but there's a decent chance it'll stay at the surface...



https://forum.supraboats.com/showthr...8-Sunk-Conbrio

[wotan2525]

USCG regulations require that any capsized boat still float. That's what all the foam is for.

[Ptownkid]

SO without the foam they may be able to sink?

[92SupraComp]

well, the problem is that the foam they used can get water logged and help the boat sink...

[suprasam]

Just out of curiosity......you're not asking about this for a future insurance claim are you? Yes, they can be sunk.......but for the most part they will float for a short time frame, was water logged they will sink. With that being said lol why are you asking? Are you wanting to sink it so you don't have to take one to the salvage yard? IF they do sink.......Army corp or whoever finds the sunk boat will bill the owner for all the hazards caused also. But yes they will sink, just depends on how quick it goes down, depends on if foam is still in it, and how water logged it is already.

[wotan2525]

well, the problem is that the foam they used can get water logged and help the boat sink...

Water logged foam will still float. The water doesn't "pull it down" since it is neutrally buoyant. The foam would, in most cases, still float.

[Salty87]

only boats under 20' are required to have foam. and, that requirement is on certified manufacturers not backyard builders or rebuilders.

a boat w/o foam will likely sink unless it turtles as in the pic above and traps air in the hull.

[Kma4444]

Hmmmm, an old Moomba will

[Supra_Comp]

Everything can sink, especially the Comp!