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Two boats in two weeks

Posted 1 year, 5 months ago

Two boats in two weeks
For the second time in two weeks we released another hull from John's mould. This one however is mine :-). We learnt a few things from the  first one, and including a spacer plate at the transom made release significantly easer, and with less than hour, she was out of the mould. Once she was out, it was time to ... put her straight back in again :(. The edge on the mould, combined with a trusty GMC laser level, makes things like accurately fitting the centerboard case a LOT easier than it was 12 years ago. With the centerboard position marked, it was time to start digging out the foam so the case can be glued in. A couple of hours of fitting later and the foam for the front and centerboard case frames are in and fitted, ready to be covered in carbon.  Best thing of all, my total build time currently stands at about 20 hours over 4 days. Full Story »

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