> 7. I sat in the cockpit. and my SO mixed relatively small batches
> (2 cups each) and started pouring them into the cockpit. the foam
> expanded to fill the cockpit and encase my legs (not completely, there
> was still an opening above my legs for me to escape.

Now I Chicago it is traditional for gangsters to use a fast setting concrete mix, and not allow any openings for escape. Depending on which parts of the anatomy are cast, this technique is commonly called ``being fitted for a concrete overcoat'', or ``cement galoshes''. The person being fitted, commonly referred to as a ``fink'' is then launched, usually at night.

> 8. the foam got warm, I sweatted, but all was well. . .

Sweating, when being rigidly encased, is probably a panic reaction.

> 10 After 30 min from the first pour, It was time for me to get
> out. I tried to escape, but could not.

This is reported to be a common experience.

> 11. My SO cut the plastic pants open, and I was then able to
> easily escape my foam restraints. . .

Taken out of context this would be too kinky for even me to comment on. I hope you aren't running for public office -- this could return to haunt you :)

Hey, seriously, glad the technique worked for you. Not sure you really needed to use any masking tape, or go to any effort to make those plastic pants.

Squirt the foam into a large garbage bag, close the end with a twister, or a tape seal, set it in the cockpit, and sit on it. The foam stays inside the bag, you stay outside the bag (and can escape by just standing up).

When the reaction is over, lift the solidified bag out. The plastic should peel off, but it's no big deal if it doesn't.

A bandsaw or an electric carving knife, or a hot wire cutter should do for slicing the thing into slabs. I'd consider mounting the blob -- bag and all -- on a piece of 2 x 6 just to have a straight edge under it to start with. A few 16 penny nails driven through the 2 x 6 would make nice spikes to secure the foam while it was being cut. Drive the nails through the wood first, then press the blob of foam on it securely. It should stick long enough for you to make the first couple of cuts. After that you`ll have a straight edge to work off of.

I'm trying to imagine slicing this blob into 3 inch thick slabs. I suppose I'd get a piece of plywood and nail on some strips a bit under 3 inches thick, as spacers, and locate them about 18 inches apart. Then I would lay a handsaw over these, and slide the foam blob along the plywood base as I worked the saw back and forth over those spacers. If the saw did not sag too much in the middle I suppose I could get some fairly even slices.

Are you going to repeat this process for each member in the family that might use the boat?

Paul Jacobson