Lightweight Jon Boat Floor : Measuring and Cutting Foam Part1

Learn how to make a lightweight jon boat floor. This video is part 1, where I explain what I'm trying to make and the reasons behind it. I'll show you how I measured the inside of the jon boat so I could cut the foam correctly to match the floor of the jon boat.
Foam = Polystyrene
The kind of foam you want to use for your jon boat floor is called "extruded (XPS) polystyrene". This foam is dense and handles water very good. It doesn't soak the water up and is easier to cut with a knife.
The foam you do NOT want to use is "expanded (EPS) polystyrene". This is what most people think of when they hear styrofoam. Its hard to cut with a knife, and the foam beads go everywhere. It also has the ability to hold water.
The supporting ribs on my boat sit 7/8" high from the lowest point of the boat floor. Make sure to measure the foam at the store to make sure it is the correct thickness for your boat! I bought 1/2" thinking I could double stack it and have it come out to one inch... it didn't. It came out to 1.25". So just measure the foam at your local store.
If you buy from:
Home Depot - www.homedepot....
Lowes - www.lowes.com/...
Again, measure the foam and make sure its right when you pick it up. Home Depot had 1" thick foam where Lowes only had .5 and .75" foam. So do your research.
To cut the foam, I used a regular utility knife. It worked pretty well while using a straight edge as a guide. If you want to invest in a foam cutter for $19, here is the best-reviewed foam cutter on Amazon - amzn.to/2myaVCA
Next video will be measuring and cutting the plywood for the jon boat floor that will go over the XPS foam.
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