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Old 10-11-2008, 11:06 AM
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sandwich method for subsequent foam replacement ?

Hello,
I am looking for a construction method that allows one to replace ,in case of need, foam in a fiberglass sandwich hull .

This would be usefull for testing different foams for example .

I thought one could just lay fiberglass on a thin sheet of wood forming the hull , then hoocking the foam to the wood sheet by nails or else one could achieve structural resistance and foam isolation from fiberglass ..

Hints ?
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Old 10-13-2008, 05:42 AM
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The foam in sandwich construction is STRUCTURAL.
It MUST be bonded to the two skins.

Think how hard it would be to replace the center I in an I beam.

Damaged areas can be cut out and replaced , should you destroy an area .

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Old 10-13-2008, 07:18 AM
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ok , I got to the same conclusion thanks.
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Old 10-14-2008, 08:20 AM
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Would that be the same for polyethylene hulls ?
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