Hardtop

Discussion in 'Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building' started by gcw, Dec 7, 2004.

  1. wellcraft26
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    wellcraft26 Junior Member

    BTW do you have plans or blueprint of one hard top?
     
  2. Russ
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    Russ 60 year plastics veteran

    The top I described has no foam core. It depends on the tubular frame for support. If a core is used it would be bedded in right after removing the peel ply. The inside finish would then be one 1-1/2 oz mat and the 10 oz cloth.
    You will still need a support frame of some kind to attach the top to. In your case I presume a curved surface which in itself is strong. A frame is still needed though.
     
  3. wellcraft26
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    wellcraft26 Junior Member

    Yes, you are right it will have a tubular frame
     

  4. Russ
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    Russ 60 year plastics veteran

    Wellcraft, It's hard for me to believe there is no foam in PR. check further. If you find liquid 2/3 # density foam you can make a tray from 2x4s and poly to pour a bunch. after it gets hard you can slice it as you want.
     
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