New Model - Birth Of Shakespeare 720

stevetheboat · 21 October 2005, 07:53

Two views of the new production mould after removal from plug/pattern
note:
this mould has a two removable transoms, as we will have a gelled top surface to our finished transoms this neccesitated a seperate mould for single engine installations and another for twin engine installations.
Photos show hull mould with transom not fitted.

3 Pictures of mould with single engine transom fitted - after 1st gelcoat has been applied
note:
full height tube support and high transom profile for better seakeeping in a following sea.

More photos soon as laminate progresses

ribraff · 21 October 2005, 09:05

Looking good

Hightower · 21 October 2005, 12:07

When do the transom knees get fitted Steve?

stevetheboat · 21 October 2005, 12:38

The transom knees are in fact an extension of the main floor bearing logitudinals and these are installed only after the main hull skin laminate, keelson stiffening, and the full transom has been installed.

Example photo only not the actual 720.

gtflash · 22 October 2005, 22:13

is that the 650 hull steve? looks good

stevetheboat · 23 October 2005, 21:18

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Originally Posted by gtflash

is that the 650 hull steve? looks good

V Similar

stevetheboat · 26 October 2005, 16:48

Main hull skin laminate in place

stevetheboat · 31 October 2005, 19:34

Progress Report on Shakespeare 720 SportRIB

Main hull skin laminate has been laminated and spray rails are all foam filled and overlaminated after skin has cured

Dark item is a carbon fibre 1.2 tube that acts as both keel stiffener and full length limber pipe for hull drainage.

Last photo shows marineply transom timbers 2 X 18mm having been "bonded" into hull with structural adhesive prior to interior laminate being applied.

stevetheboat · 01 November 2005, 16:12

Copy of original 1st page - reposted as pictures seem to of vanished from original posting!

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevetheboat

Two views of the new production mould after removal from plug/pattern
note:
this mould has a two removable transoms, as we will have a gelled top surface to our finished transoms this neccesitated a seperate mould for single engine installations and another for twin engine installations.
Photos show hull mould with transom not fitted.

3 Pictures of mould with single engine transom fitted - after 1st gelcoat has been applied
note:
full height tube support and high transom profile for better seakeeping in a following sea.

More photos soon as laminate progresses

stevetheboat · 02 November 2005, 05:25

Transom Inner Laminate being completed prior to main longitudinals, knees and transverse frames being fitted.
In forground is some of the +/- 0/90 degree stitched combination glass cloth used throughout the construction of all our ribs - this is much stronger than conventional woven rovings, and due to its much flatter weave it creates a laminate with a much lower resin to glass ratio which is therefore lighter but with greater strength

gtflash · 03 November 2005, 08:46

very nice work steve.... i could be very interested on one of those if ur gonna rcd it. what hull length and what legth overall??

stevetheboat · 07 November 2005, 05:21

Views of completed hull laminate with chine support longitudinals main keel longitudinals and transom knees, full transversal frames and fuel tank support transversals - next job to ensure all limber holes are installed and clear prior to fuel tank being installed.

stevetheboat · 07 November 2005, 05:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtflash

very nice work steve.... i could be very interested on one of those if ur gonna rcd it. what hull length and what legth overall??

Boat will definately be fully tested in accordance with RCD compliance regulations.

RCD Design Category ..... C/B
Payload/Crew ..... estimated 1550 kgs/12
Overall Length ..... approx 7.20 mtrs
Internal Length ..... approx 6.00 mtrs
Overall Beam ..... approx 2.20 mtrs
Internal Beam approx ..... approx 1.70 mtrs
Tube Diameter ..... 480 mm
Tube Chambers ..... 5/7
Displacement ..... approx 490kgs
Fuel Capacity ..... 50 - 75 gallons (190 - 280 litres)
Max HP .....Single 225 / Twin 115

stevetheboat · 07 November 2005, 12:13

Patterns For Floor Timbers Being "dry fitted" to hull - gives you some idea of the actual final deck space

stevetheboat · 09 November 2005, 22:03

50 gallon aluminium fuel tank before installation

stevetheboat · 10 November 2005, 13:29

1st dry fit of fuel tank and under deck service conduit

Searider · 10 November 2005, 15:05

Steve,

Is there any provision for removal of the tank should there be problems?

Fuel tank problems do happen

stevetheboat · 10 November 2005, 15:45

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Originally Posted by Searider

Steve,

Is there any provision for removal of the tank should there be problems?

Fuel tank problems do happen

Yes we know that there can be problems with tanks!!

The short answer is yes the tank could be removed, but, this is something only practical for us to do at the factory,its not likely to be a DIY job!
As in order to make the underfloor area as waterproof as possible (ah, ah) the whole floor is bonded in, as is the tank.

But we have successfully removed, replaced and made good a couple of other manufacturers tanks, but as I say not a job for the owner/occupier.

stevetheboat · 12 November 2005, 18:28

Floor timbers bedded down on Crestomer structural adhesive and whole floor overlaminated.
Pictures also show removal of transom section of mould, revealing finished transom of the actual boat - (boat is still in mould at this point)

stevetheboat · 15 November 2005, 13:02

Underside of hull from bow

2 x twin jockey seats & console - to give idea of deck space - will easily take 4 x twin jockeys or 3 x bench seats to rear of console

Ready for tubes next week - should be on the water well before Christmas!