Report

57 Foot Plastic Boats

Contract NObs2799

Prepared by

James M. Anderson

Reviewed by

Thomas J. Defoe


Table of Contents

A quick reference to the major sections and supporting test documentation found in this report.

Introduction
1
Process Investigations, Chronological Sequence
7
The Merco Method
7
The Open Mold, Hand Layup Process
10
The Wet Layup
10
Layup With Preimpregnated Cloths
11
Wet Layup With Thixotropic Resins
12
Tests, Chronological Sequence
14
3" x 16" Panel Tests
15
Water Transmission Tests
17
5" x 20" Panel Tests
18
Dow Chemical Co. Tests
21
University of Michigan Tests
22
New York Naval Shipyard Tests
23
9" x 60" Panel Tests
25
Basic Design Considerations
28
Local Design Details
30
The Hull Shell
30
The Stem
30
Deck Construction
31
The Keel
31

Back to Report Cover