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How much does it usually cost to build a mold?

Discussion in 'Boat Molds' started by gatortennis, Mar 2, 2008.

  1. seagull427
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    seagull427 Junior Member

    bukknekkid were are you located Im in massachusette.
     
  2. seagull427
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    seagull427 Junior Member

    I was looking at the 36' Devil Im not sure if you have seen that particular model it has a 14' 7'' beam with a carolina flair its supposidly a, very stable platform,with very good seakeeping ability .
     
  3. ratrace2
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    ratrace2 Senior Member

    Do you have a set of blue-prints for that boat we can see?
     
  4. seagull427
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    seagull427 Junior Member

    Cobra 1 you seem to have alot of knowledge about boat building is this your hobby or your profession?Anways how many layers of glass do you use on a boat hull ?or does the size of the boat dictate that?and what is the sequence of fiberglass ? is it matt, glass cloth,roving and back to matt?until you get the desired thickness? or is there a formula for length of boat like for example that 36'jersey styled boat maybee 3/4'' to 1'' for the bottom and sides about 1/4'' somthing like that.
     
  5. ratrace2
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    ratrace2 Senior Member

    sequence of glass: i.e. layup schedule

    layup sequence from outside in:
    gel-coat
    mat
    mat
    roving
    mat
    roving
    mat
    ..................to the deisired thickness................
    yes, size of boat determines thickness (consult you local NA)
    ..........scantling rules apply to all boats.....................
     
  6. Dan Ellison
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    Dan Ellison Junior Member

    It seems that the glass industy is full of theives so be VERY careful who you deal with. Don't use ANYONE in lake havasu az. I have documentation to back up my claims. Get it in writing with a legal contract with deadlines and penalties and don't pay anything up front. Make sure that parts don't get backdoored out of your molds. I could go on and on about this industry. Just my opinion of course. COVER YOUR A____
     

  7. buckknekkid
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    buckknekkid Senior Member

    Sounds like MIAMI<<< We have everything on hold right now but Im still working on a nice Sporty in my mind.
     
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