The moment of truth- popping a hull from its mold. Well-thought-out mold design and careful laminating procedures will guarantee the best possible fiberglass boat. Photo by Chris Cornell
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By: Bruce Pfund
The author is a construction industry consultant. His company, Special Projects, is in Weekapaug, R.I.
Featured in the June 1987 National Fisherman
A production fiberglass boat is only as good as its mold, so it makes sense for a buyer to check out a prospective boat shop’s tooling. It takes a trained eye, however, because seemingly beautiful molds can turn out terrible parts, and rough-looking tooling can produce acceptable parts after being rubbed out or given another gelcoat.…
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Carli is a Content Specialist for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting the lobster community she grew up in.