Do you need a fiberglass mat for the C Flex?
In any case, there needs to be at least a fiberglass mat laid up over the C-Flex® on the inside of all hulls. In this approach to framing and construction, traditional boatbuilding skills can be applied to build the framework, and a minimum amount of fiberglass skill is required to do the “planking”.
What kind of material is C Flex used for?
C-Flex® is a unidirectional fiberglass reinforcement that is manufactured in long (250′ or more), 12″ wide “planks” in two grades. The heavier grade, CF-65 (CF-21), is used for most applications including cruising boats of all sizes, fishing boats, industrial items, etc.
What should the spacing be for C Flex?
Maximum recommended spacing for transverse frames is 18″ on center when using CF-65, and 14″on center for CF-39. Close spacing of the lightweight frames provides a temporary support for the C-Flex® and laminate, and depending on the framing procedure followed, many or all of these frames may be removed from the completed hull.
In any case, there needs to be at least a fiberglass mat laid up over the C-Flex® on the inside of all hulls. In this approach to framing and construction, traditional boatbuilding skills can be applied to build the framework, and a minimum amount of fiberglass skill is required to do the “planking”.
C-Flex® is a unidirectional fiberglass reinforcement that is manufactured in long (250′ or more), 12″ wide “planks” in two grades. The heavier grade, CF-65 (CF-21), is used for most applications including cruising boats of all sizes, fishing boats, industrial items, etc.
Maximum recommended spacing for transverse frames is 18″ on center when using CF-65, and 14″on center for CF-39. Close spacing of the lightweight frames provides a temporary support for the C-Flex® and laminate, and depending on the framing procedure followed, many or all of these frames may be removed from the completed hull.
