I've always wondered...do these boats sink to the bottom...or simply get swamped?
I've always wondered...do these boats sink to the bottom...or simply get swamped?
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
USCG regulations require that any capsized boat still float. That's what all the foam is for.
Former owner of a 1987 Supra Saltare. Current owner of a Malibu 23LSV.
SO without the foam they may be able to sink?
well, the problem is that the foam they used can get water logged and help the boat sink...
1992 Supra Comp Ts6m 5000 Series PCM 5.8 HO Pro Boss Protec Ignition (not converted) w/ 4010 "Fish Bowl" Carb
1.23:1 tranny
"Silent Rider. Quiets The Competition." muffler isn't so silent anymore. ITS HOLLOW!
1989 Correct Craft Martinique B/R PCM 5.8 Power Plus Package
1984 E-Scow
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.
Shane
"The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on." Robert Bloch
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.
Hmmmm, an old Moomba will
Kevin Allen
Everything can sink, especially the Comp!
1985 Supra Comp TS6M
351 Windsor - 240 HP
Velvet Drive - 1:1
Fully Rebuilt