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CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

LOA   25'6"

BEAM   8'1"

DISPLACEMENT  5,000 LBS.

Framework

Apron, Chine, Frames, Stringers, Sheer, Stem and Transom were constructed from Sapele/African Mahogany.  The frames are gusseted on both sides to the knees with 12 mm Okoume Marine Plywood BS1088, fastened with plastic staples and epoxy.

Bottom/Sides ¾" Thick

Constructed with four layers of diagonal and longitudinal Okoume Marine Plywood BS1088 along with one layer of 10 oz. E-glass (bottom only), one layer of 5 oz. Kevlar and one layer of 6 oz. E-glass set in epoxy and fastened with plastic staples. The perimeters nailed with barbed silicone bronze nails.

Fore Deck 5/8" Thick

Constructed with one layer of longitudinal red cedar long spline joint and two layers of diagonal and longitudinal Okoume Marine Plywood BS1088, two layers of 5 oz. E-glass set in epoxy and fastened with plastic staples. The perimeters nailed with barbed silicone bronze nails.

Aft Deck ½" Thick

Constructed with one layer of longitudinal Okoume Marine Plywood BS 1088 and one layer of 5 oz. E-glass, followed with ¼" of Burmese Teak, all layers set in epoxy.

Sole ¾" Thick

Constructed with four layers - two layers of Okoume Marine Plywood BS 1088, ¼" of core-cell foam and ¼" of vertical grain Burmese teak, set in epoxy.  The removable sole is secured with stainless quarter-turn fasteners.

Sole Framework 2" x 2"

Composite construction with Okoume Marine Plywood BS1088, Core-cell foam and Mahogany, set in epoxy and fastened with plastic staples.

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