Molds

[PatrickPresti]

Hi,

Does anyone know companies that make molds. I am considering starting up a boat business. I am looking to build a downeaster hull in the 23'-24' range. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Pat

[Paul B]

Originally Posted by PatrickPresti

Does anyone know companies that make molds. I am considering starting up a boat business.

Most boat builders build their own molds.

If your boat business can't build your own molds I'm sure you can contact any reputable boat builder to do the work for you.

[Greybarn]

Best mold maker on the East Coast is Marine Concepts. They are located in Cape Coral Florida. We use them all the time

[jermze]

hi people,
im curious to know what are the simple methods i need to know about how to build a 16ft foam plug and how do i get the correct measurement, and how to sculp the foam, what tools i need to get the job done if that is possible? and also i need more information on how to make a mold for that plug and is it possible, what do i need? please... thanks....

[SamSam]

Originally Posted by jermze

hi people,
im curious to know what are the simple methods i need to know about how to build a 16ft foam plug and how do i get the correct measurement, and how to sculp the foam, what tools i need to get the job done if that is possible? and also i need more information on how to make a mold for that plug and is it possible, what do i need? please... thanks....

I'll drag this over from the other thread...

Originally Posted by jermze
hi people, is it possible to make a plug made out of foam and use it to make a mold 16ft, please get back to me...
Yes, it is, but there can be problems.

Don't hijack this thread, go to 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' on this site and start your own.

But first, do a search there using the word 'molds'. You'll get all the information you need, fast.

[Eric Sponberg]

Originally Posted by PatrickPresti

Hi,

Does anyone know companies that make molds. I am considering starting up a boat business. I am looking to build a downeaster hull in the 23'-24' range. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Pat

Besides Marine Concepts, Seaglass Technologies in Bristol, RI, also can make molds for you; they are very good. Their website is www.seaglasstech.com. Bill Medeiros is the owner and craftsman. I have been involved in a number of building and tooling projects with him.

Eric

[plattdesign]

Hi Patrick:

Would it be possible for you to contact me?