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Old 05-29-2010 | 01:57 AM
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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???
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Old 05-29-2010 | 04:45 AM
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Powerplay 28 SS Twin Small blocks




Wow I thought that was mine except I have gray interior. This is the best thread ever. Great job Steve!
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Old 05-29-2010 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by POWERPLAY J
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.
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Old 05-29-2010 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BBILL1174
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.
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Old 05-29-2010 | 07:28 AM
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Steve, what props ran best on the PP 25' OBs? Merc choppers?

Nice thread by the way.
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Old 05-29-2010 | 07:33 AM
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Powerplay 28 Twin Small blocks ,Nice looking boat


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Old 05-29-2010 | 07:42 AM
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Steve, what props ran best on the PP 25' OBs? Merc choppers?

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The 25's I saw a lot of full blade Merc props used, Choppers on the triple 33's
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Old 05-29-2010 | 07:51 AM
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Old 05-29-2010 | 08:28 AM
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Old 05-29-2010 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Steve 1
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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