material

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by Roger32, Mar 24, 2009.

  1. Roger32
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    Roger32 Junior Member

    I need some info re: How much fiber glass and resin basicly the product for a 40ft hull with a 18ft beem for a power boat twin screw will be putting in roughly about 800hp cats or simular in each side so really i need to know what material i should use and roughly how much product to use has anyone got the table or know how for this ???:!: Thanks Guy's
     
  2. Landlubber
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    Landlubber Senior Member

    Roger32,

    Last build for me was 46 feet, she was 2700 kg of cloth and 1200kgs of resin, including gelcoat. Hull and deck only. Includes balsa core topsides.
    Same hp approx.
     
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