SageSport 160 hull mold update!

This is the second post about the building of the SageSport 160 hull mold.  To view the first post on the process <CLICK HERE>

After cedar slats were covered with fiberglass the plug was flipped over to install the outwales –

Again the plug was flipped so a flange could be installed –

The flange is needed for the vacuum infusion process that will be used in building these composite boats. Here is a link that discusses the infusion process used on the Sage 15 boats – https://sagemarineblog.wordpress.com/20 … -infusion/.

The plug was sprayed with Duratec, a mold surfacing and shaping product –

Lots sanding was done to get the perfect shape –

The keels were installed –

and, you guessed it, the plug is again sprayed with Duratec followed by more sanding!

 

And here is an ACTION video of more sanding –

 

More updates to come!