Other Autoclave

[Kawastyler]

I think autoclaving jet ski parts /hull is way overkill. A well built infused hull would be enough.
We autoclave very few parts for our boats mainly rudders/daggerfoils.

Think the same. A well done infusion is the best way for skihulls. But most people cant handle it and and a failed infusion is a nightmare........

 

[Kawastyler]

One shot infusion with 5/8mm core out of mould. No more finishing needed.

 

[Kawastyler]

One shot infusion with 5/8mm core out of mould. No more finishing needed.

 

[Little_Franny]

WOW!!! nice work

 

[Whale]

Real nice! I like the big box weave.

 

[Kawastyler]

Real nice! I like the big box weave.

I like it to but it is a pain to work with. Im a good composite worker but it is nearly impossiple to wet it out by hand

 

[88kawi5fiddy]

lots of things in life aren't needed. but lighter+faster+stronger = better. if someone has the money to spend on an autoclave and hull and is happy with 5 lbs less material and a stronger hull let them do it and give them applause

 

[Whale]

Yer sure thing if your got the money no harm in spending it. There are a few things to consider befor just chucking a part in an autoclave like your mould will is survive the autoclave?

 

[Whale]

You using a foam core?

One shot infusion with 5/8mm core out of mould. No more finishing needed.

 

[Vumad]

One shot infusion with 5/8mm core out of mould. No more finishing needed.

Very nice. Trying to learn to make stuff like that.

 

[Kawastyler]

You using a foam core?

Yes, foam core for all hulls except ultralight competitionhull. There is in a honeycomp core and only outee skin is infused

 

[Vumad]

One shot infusion with 5/8mm core out of mould. No more finishing needed.

Do you use a clear gelcoat in the mold first? Do you use Pva or some other mold skin?

 

[Kawastyler]

Do you use a clear gelcoat in the mold first? Do you use Pva or some other mold skin?

Yes, its a special clearcoat. You can put it in mould an it goes in a good conection to the resin weeks later wuthout sanding. Work with no pvc relies . Only waxing the mold with special wax for the special clearcoat.

 

[Vumad]

Cool, thanks. Workin my way to the kind of work you do. Don't want to bother you too much because I'm sure layup, resin choices, fiber choices, etc, are a little bit of a trade secret.

 

[Vumad]

One shot infusion with 5/8mm core out of mould. No more finishing needed.

How are hull inserts for the motor mounts done? Are they part of the initial infusion? Is there a piece that holds the inserts secondary bonded? How's it done?