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c-class project

I acquired two c-class catamaran hull in Aug/11. Going to build either a 25' trimaran or cat. We will see..

Date: 08/19/2011
Owner: catfever
Size: 15 items
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original hulls

Date: 08/19/2011
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Date: 08/19/2011
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no decks came on the boat. Hear you can see the bulkheads looking forward.

Date: 08/19/2011
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bulkheads removed in order to change hull shape forward of the front crossbeam location

Date: 08/19/2011
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bow cut off 16" back from original bow point. Made bows vertical to refine hull entry.

Date: 08/19/2011
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Dryfit bulkheads

Date: 08/27/2011
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Using the old bulkheads, I traced the pattern on foam and then to the glass mat.

Date: 08/27/2011
Views: 984
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Supplies...

Date: 08/27/2011
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Make sure to saturate the glass with mixed resin. West systems is a little tricky but produces the best results. Mix 105/206 at 5:1 by weight. This combo has a longer set time, which is good if you need to work it a bit.

Date: 08/27/2011
Views: 934
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Bulkheads in place, clamped and glass mat on. Wearing gloves for sure, use your fingers to work resin and glass into tight corners, and working out air bubbles.

Date: 08/27/2011
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Date: 08/27/2011
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Clamped rails on hull skin to straighten out rails. Longitudinal support dry-fitted to keep bulkheads and hulls straight.

Date: 08/28/2011
Views: 952
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Interior detailed view

Date: 08/28/2011
Views: 925
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Compare this profile to original, much refined entry. I left the bottom of the hulls untouched as to leave as much flotation low in the profile as possible.

Date: 08/28/2011
Views: 942
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Starting to look fast! or at least faster...

Date: 08/28/2011
Views: 1117
 
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