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POWERPLAY J 05-29-2010 01:57 AM

Hey Steve I have a good question. I told you before I worked on the tooling for the Sunsation 43 and have done many other smaller projects. I was talking to a friend yesterday and he was telling me how another boat builder "floats" out of the mold. I am well aware and have used air to pop a part. I will not mention the builder but was told they "float" the hull from the mold with water. I do understand the theory but would be worried about damage to the molds... Your thoughts???

BBILL1174 05-29-2010 04:45 AM


Originally Posted by Steve 1 (Post 3122639)
Powerplay 28 SS Twin Small blocks




http://i46.tinypic.com/2vkxmhd.jpg

Wow I thought that was mine except I have gray interior. This is the best thread ever. Great job Steve!

Steve 1 05-29-2010 07:22 AM


Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J (Post 3122656)
Hey Steve I have a good question. I told you before I worked on the tooling for the Sunsation 43 and have done many other smaller projects. I was talking to a friend yesterday and he was telling me how another boat builder "floats" out of the mold. I am well aware and have used air to pop a part. I will not mention the builder but was told they "float" the hull from the mold with water. I do understand the theory but would be worried about damage to the molds... Your thoughts???

Using water to release a tight part is common practice,This is less damaging than the more aggressive methods would be, reason being it is trying to seperate the Mold from the work piece ,where say a straight pull is applying force to the mold as well.
Thanks for asking.

Steve 1 05-29-2010 07:25 AM


Originally Posted by BBILL1174 (Post 3122664)
Wow I thought that was mine except I have gray interior. This is the best thread ever. Great job Steve!

Sir you are very welcome and I thank you for the reply.

X-Driver 05-29-2010 07:28 AM

Steve, what props ran best on the PP 25' OBs? Merc choppers?

Nice thread by the way.

Steve 1 05-29-2010 07:33 AM

Powerplay 28 Twin Small blocks ,Nice looking boat


http://i46.tinypic.com/2vd60iu.jpg

Steve 1 05-29-2010 07:42 AM


Originally Posted by X-Driver (Post 3122711)
Steve, what props ran best on the PP 25' OBs? Merc choppers?

Nice thread by the way.

The 25's I saw a lot of full blade Merc props used, Choppers on the triple 33's

Steve 1 05-29-2010 07:51 AM

Powerplay 33

Steve 1 05-29-2010 08:28 AM

Powerplay 38 SS Rigging Flush system



http://i49.tinypic.com/211mptv.jpg

POWERPLAY J 05-29-2010 09:23 AM


Originally Posted by Steve 1 (Post 3122709)
Using water to release a tight part is common practice,This is less damaging than the more aggressive methods would be, reason being it is trying to seperate the Mold from the work piece ,where say a straight pull is applying force to the mold as well.
Thanks for asking.

Thanks again Steve.


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