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Cavanti53

11-26-2011 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Downtown42 (Post 3557996)

nothing posted on the website? 48 ?

http://www.skaterpowerboats.com/#!models/vstc2=46

Try this new Skater Nation web site. It shows the new model but no details yet....

http://skaternation.net/models/

blume

11-26-2011 07:57 PM

482 Skater

OK, here is the information on the 482 Skater.....
LOA, 48'2"
running length, 42'6"
beam, 11'10"
tunnel width, 66'
tunnel height in front, 44"
tunnel height in rear, 25"
deadrise, 18 degrees

Construction: Vacuum Bagged S-Glass/Kevlar/Carbon Fiber Composite with Aircraft Grade Balsa Core Sandwich and Epoxy Resin.

302Sport

11-26-2011 08:18 PM

Aircraft grade balsa core??????? Is this new old stock from 1945??? Are they using marine grade elmers instead of epoxy???

KNOT-RIGHT

11-26-2011 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blume (Post 3558049)

Same size tunnel as the 46. She must ride nice.

Good talking to ya Blume:drink:

Gerry

KEVLARKAT32

11-27-2011 07:23 AM

Yes that is correct as in HP small lightweight aircraft and the new Boeing Dreamliner

In 1945 this type of material was only a dream , rivets were state of the art back then

302Sport

11-27-2011 09:30 AM

I'm in the aircraft business and specifically structures. I can assure you that nothing we have ever come across had balsa in it. maybe I'm wrong and there is some new stuff out that I haven't seen.

blume

11-27-2011 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 302Sport (Post 3558233)

I'm in the aircraft business and specifically structures. I can assure you that nothing we have ever come across had balsa in it. maybe I'm wrong and there is some new stuff out that I haven't seen.

End Grain Balsa Sandwich Structures
Balsa wood, one of the oldest core materials, is again being used in sandwich structures. Because of its high impact resistance and high compressive properties, End Grain Balsa core panels have exhibited good resistance to heel damage and provide long service life. End Grain Balsa floor panels are still widely used by most airlines and airframe manufacturers. A large stock of balsa wood is available in all densities from General Veneer Manufacturing Co.

http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journa...&show=abstract

I don't know a thing about it but did a quick search and came up with the above.