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Painted hull with foil moulds

by rclass last modified 2007-07-04T11:36:58+12:00
The hull has been topcoated and and the foil moulds have finally arrived from the CNC shop.

Nuplex Industries Limited Logo The hull now has a high gloss finish and the signage has been applied. Just the rest of the fittings, rigging and foils are left to be done.

Side view of the hull.
Side view of painted hull

View from the transom looking forward.
Transom view of painted hull

The signage and high gloss finish look great in this view from the bow.
View of painted hull from bow

The plate moulds have arrived and need to be prepared before the foils can be made.
Sean (not a Hobbit at 1.66m, as some viewers have speculated) is included for scale. The centreboard is 1.8m in length.
Foil moulds, Sean (1.66m) included for scale, the centreboard is 1.8m

View from under the hull of the centrecase slot. What looks like sanding residue is still present
Underside of centrecase slot