Light Layup Hull Option
 

What exactly does this entail? What is the difference in hull construction to the normal layup. And how can you tell if your hull has this option?

Re: Light Luayup Hull Option
 

It's fully foam cored with Divyncell, no Balsa core.

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also alot $$. Foam is ALOT more expensive then Balsa core.

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Thanks FX10 that is exactly what I was wondering. Does the foam offer as much strength as the balsa? Couple of guys have mentioned that they think my hull may have this option. Is there an easy way to tell(boat is a '96 24) The dry weight on the orignal factory test sheet says 3260lbs with the 454 mag

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it's not a lightweight hull if it's a 24'. they all were done from the chine down with balsa core.

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Checked with Bob today. No 24's were built with a lightweight layup. There was "1" 21' which is owned by Joey Impresia , of East Coast Marine, supposedly it goes in the ballpark of 104mph.

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Hmmm.
Gary, the original owner of that boat, told me it was a "lightweight" hull.
Also, I believe Oh-Zone said his 24' was a lightweight layup?

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My Bad !! I was mistakeing the lightweight hull for the race hull. Anyway, the only difference will be in the layup. Instead of alternating layers of 1 1/2oz. mat and 24oz. roving. The layup is 3 ply of 1708. Still have the balsa from the chine down.
I'm thinking of doing my 21' fully foamed. I know the other one is being built with a race layup. What the hell. :)

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Is there any strength advantage/disadvantage from one layup to the other or just the weight difference? By the way I cannot wait to see the process start on your new 21! Thanks Pat for Jogging FX's memory!

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In my opion, I think longividy would be he factor between the balsa and the foam. I have fixed a few foam cored race boats, I don't think they can handle flex like a balsa core hull. Don't get me wrong, they are strong.

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So is john building 21`s again ?

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and how much do they weigh?

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I'd say Yes...
http://www.superboatonline.com/21.html

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but the question is ( is john selling and building the boats the one in the picture is a friend of mine and that boat was built 2 years ago).
i have a 1986 that i had john make me and i love that boat
but it just seems to me like hes not trying to sell the 21.
i would love to see him make the old deck on the 21 again
it was a much better looking boat than it is today

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Hoser I couldn't agree with you more. I have a 79 and I would bye an 06' if they had the old deck.I just don't like the new (baja type) style. But thats just my opinion.

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Don't quote me on this but I'm pretty sure Nigle Hook got started racing a 21 along with Joey Impressia.

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i thought my boat was old.

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Its in pretty good shape too. Not as nice as yours though. Yours was at "Jerryfest" on S&F right.

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I WAS THERE
I CANT SEE THE PICTURES YOU POSTED BUT IM THE ONE WITH THE WHITE AND BLUE 21

SEND THEM TO BE
[email protected]

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I sent you the link to them. I'm not that good with this computer yet. Is that the same boat on the http://<span style="color:Blue">www....ne.com/</span> . that is one sweet boat in great shape.