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Old 09-14-2006, 01:05 PM
tom_fry24 tom_fry24 is offline
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Building a fiberglass hull?

What is the best way to go about building a mold to lay the fiberglass over for a 40 ft yacht? Or i there ar easier method of constructing a basic fiberglass hull for a boat this size?
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Old 09-14-2006, 07:17 PM
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heres the best way for you to learn mold making, look up chad mouldings thier in oldtown fingal north co dublin ask for arthur scarff tell him jack from canada sent u , hes always looking for someone to work and does inhouse training u will learn more doing hands on
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Old 09-15-2006, 05:51 AM
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Location: Conn in summers , Ortona FL in winter , with big dock & room for O'nite stop .
The folks that sell AIREX have a fine book on how to construct a male mold for a one or two of.

The method can produce a fine boat , we have had a number pass Sub T for US CG pass for hire (over 6) .

Downside is a bit more fairing is required to get a "yacht" finish .

But a quiet well insulated hull that is very light is within the skill level of many.

HIRE someone with experience to assist in building the plug , 2-3 weeks of paying , that will assure a sweet and fair hull.

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Old 09-20-2006, 07:21 PM
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Go here http://www.fao.org/DOCREP/003/T0530E/T0530E00.htm for the full SP (Starting Price).

Then go to http://www.devlinboat.com/sgfp.htm and you may find something to your advantage. http://www.devlinboat.com/sockeye45profile.jpg

Do look at the other photographs. http://www.devlinboat.com/photoalbum.htm


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