2.CONSTRUCTION METHODS AND MATERIALS2.1.General Overview The construction is based on appropriate vacuum bagged sandwich techniques in accordance with good shipbuilding practice for 13m long composite e-glass reinforced plastic vessels and ABYC Standards.a)Hulls and underwing,b)Main structure (cockpit, galley / dinning, main saloon, main cabin),c)Walk around deck,d)Pilothouse structure,e)Main bulkheads and frames,f)20/25/30/40 mm PVC foam,g)Stitched multiaxial e-glass fabrics and unidirectional reinforcements on allopenings,h)Vinylester and Epoxy resins,i)8 custom built fiberglass hatches and soft patch over engines,j)2 x 360 gal (1400 lt) integral fuel tanks,k)1 x 130 gal (500 lt) integral fresh water tank, l)1 x 130 gal (500 lt) integral holding tank,m)PVC-heavy duty rub rail,n)Polyurethane spray painted top coat,o)Epoxy marine primer coat under waterline and Antifouling bottom paint. ?? All materials or equipments are either approved by or meet one thefollowing Classification Societies Rules or Entities standards. American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Lloyd’s Register of England, United States Coast Guard (U.S.C.G.), American Boat & Yacht Council (A.B.Y.C.) of the United States.
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