There should be a clear gelcoat so that you can see all the fiber :)

West Coast Gel-coat guys are amazing. Fun build to watch.

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Update...

the stringers are being laid in the hull
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...hStringerA.jpg


http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...hStringerB.jpg


the deck...rear area
http://i1238.photobucket.com/albums/...sion/deckz.jpg

Thanks for posting the step by step. Question would the autoclave be used in this type of build, is it necessary or over kill

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The type of resin for post-curing (autoclave) fully cures in temps higher than room temperature. So if they used resins that fully cure in higher than room temps then they should use the autoclave or the resins will not fully cure. The use of post-curing would have to have been decided prior to laminate and resin schedule design.

The SV29's that were built prior to the molds going out west were all post-cured I believe.



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What is the cloth being used? Carbon and ??? Thanks.

Thank you for sharing that

The owner indicated (in another forum...S & F) ==> "It is using carbon/kevlar, penske board, foam and balsa."

from the pics the laminate appears to be carbon-kevlar stitched, non-woven...the good stuff







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Who has autoclaves to run this stuff?

Not too sure... I've never seen in person nor picture proof of an actual autoclave in performance boating.

Post-cure and Autoclave is very different. During post-cure, it's essentially that. The mold and part is put into a big oven, such as powder coated products, to either further maximize the cure of the part or if epoxy resin is used it brings the resin up to its particular temperature it requires to cure. Autoclave is the process when the part in the mold is put under vacuum (vacuum bag) then at the same time while being under vacuum it goes into the oven/room that is sealed and the entire room is heated and pressurized. Essentially the part itself receives double pressure and when heat is also introduced it allows the resin/carbon to flow together on a molecular level becoming one.