Craig's shop is loaded and I'm almost positive he has all the molds including the very first mold which is a full body hydro - I'm able to use his machine shop equipment when I'm down for the winter. He's got a 60 boat already to run but we didn't get him to the pond to test it before l headed back north. He may connect with Brandon club or Tampa club as he's been to both ponds and met many old friends there. Let me know via pm if anyone wants to contact Craig. He's on here but I'm not sure how often.
What class, 40 mono ??
Hi JoeHave you tried to pm Craig? If yes and no reply pm me with your phone number and I'll contact Craig and get the 2 of you together.
yep, there you go!Buy it, make a mold and vacuum bag a CF version!
"Even though there are some non-legal issues with the bottom now."
yep, there you go!Buy it, make a mold and vacuum bag a CF version!
Actually I often think of doing this (fabricating a mold from an existing "shell"- ie. a boat hull, or a canopy, or a part, etc.,..), but have'nt done it enough yet to know how to do it right (guess I have to start somewhere?). I know there are endless how-to YouTube video's and such.
My major questions would be:
1. what type and weight of cloth is best for creating mold (initial lay-up of object)?
2. how many layers are typically required (say for a 30in to 40in mono-hull)?
3. what is a proven type/brand of release agent?
I'm sure there are many other questions, including vacuum-bagging basic's, etc.,...
