Years ago I used to do masonry
restoration and waterproofing
work. We sometimes used
sheets of a type of rubber called bichathane (spelling?) for patch work on roofs and various other applications requiring waterproofing. It is thick, very strong and fairly elastic. If I were to affix a similar rubber or an elastomeric type rubber or maybe silicone to the inside of the hull, wouldn't it serve to strengthen the hull, serve as
insulation from the cold and eliminate
condensation. Would it also work to eliminate or reduce
leaks from threw hulls, screws, bolts whatever?
Noise insulation?
Is this just another hairbrained idea from a guy who needs to study a while longer before thinking to much? I'm within three months of
buying my boat and ambeginning to imagine all these crazy ideas to make my boat unique and safe and beautiful. ie.
wood stove, kerosene light, all brass
hardware, synthetic
rigging, hinged
bowsprit and the list of stuff I'm considering is endless...and expensive...heheh. But I'm having tons of fun. :-) Eric