boat mold questions
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Ive always wondered how a boat company comes to exist and all the different hull designs out there but not many if any are patented. Ive owned over a dozen boats and a few id love to have back like everyone I'm sure. With older boats being worth more in parts then whole. I see decent older bare hulls for sale all over the place. What stops someone from buying a hull popping a mold and having at it??? So just a few questions ive had rolling around....
What is the boat mold making process?
Is the original hull and cap destroyed in the process?
What are the legal rules or problems you can run into just making a mold of a existing boat and start making them???
What is the boat mold making process?
Is the original hull and cap destroyed in the process?
What are the legal rules or problems you can run into just making a mold of a existing boat and start making them???
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No definitely not a job for any shop. Your tooling needs to be perfect and to be done right the original may be sacrificed in the process. Building a proper parting flange is important. Its also a risky market, tough for a small guy to compete with the buying power a big manufacturer has when buying engines and drives.
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Throttles- Cleveland Construction 377 Talon
08 OPA Class 1 National Champion
08 Class 1 Geico Triple Crown Champion
08 OPA High Points Champion
10 OPA Class 1 National Champion ( happy now Ed! )