Close cell foam (aka minicell foam) is for kayak outfitting and customization. Use for bulkheads, hip pads, thigh pads, reinforcement, seating and many other applications. GENERICOUT
Cut and shape to fit any need! Use a hack saw blade, dry wall saw, or band saw to cut. Fine tune shape with a Stanely Sureform Plane. A router can be used to carve relief slots. Glue with EM 89 adhesive-sealant, alternatively use DAP Weldwood contact cement for pads, Lexel for bulkheads, as well as 3M 5200 Adhesive Sealant.
Assorted sizes, please view prices at and select size from the menu.
.25x12x12 inch sheet, thigh pads, outfitting and silent traction.
.25x12x24 inch sheet, hip pads, outfitting and silent traction.
.5x12x12 inch sheet, hip pads, outfitting and hatch gaskets.
.5x12x24 inch sheet, thigh pads, outfitting and hatch gaskets.
1x12x12 inch slab, hip pads, outfitting and booster seat.
1x12x24 inch slab, seat,outfitting and booster seat.
2x12x12 inch slab, hip pads and outfitting. Currently Unavailable
2x12x24 inch slab, bulkhead and reinforcement. Currently Unavailable
3x12x24 inch block, child seat, bulkhead and reinforcement.
4x12x24 inch block, canoe saddle, bulkhead and reinforcement.
Available stock levels and price factors for each option will show in the menu.
The above names and suggestions are there for descriptive purposes. There is NO Limitation on Use. There is not much difference from sheet to slab to block. Use your common sense and contact us as needed.
See more Self-Adhesive and Regular Close Cell Foam options. WHITEH2O
The 2 inches of foam (1 inch + 1 inch) can be used for replacement of the original Necky foam kayak seat cushion (use self-adhesive for back support), as described in Atlantic Coastal Kayaker Magazine, Nov-Dec 2015, vol. 24, No. 8, Back Issue. Use this link to order Atlantic Coastal Kayaker Magazine Back Issues.
See the Confluence Bulkhead and Hatch Rim Sealing Video
See the Bulkhead How-To Cut Video (band saw not required!)
Use this link to the Wave Sport Bulkhead Footrest - Foam Template
Use this link to see Thigh Hook thigh braces made of foam
See the DYI Bulkhead How-To Video (alternative process)
