Maxi 95 Estabilty 25 Knt

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Deck and Hull Construction The deck, hull and interior module on a Maxi 95 are constructed from fibreglass using the spray method of construction. They are manufactured by first spraying a gelcoat layer into a form. This is a special plastic which has very little water penetration. Against this surface layer a polyester plastic layer and fibreglass threads are sprayed. The fibreglass threads are cut into short bundles. By building up the thickness whilst spraying a soft transformation between the different thicknesses required in different parts of the boat is achieved. A great deal of attention is directed at ensuring the correct thicknesses in the hull and deck so that the greatest possible strength is combined with the best weight distribution in the boat. The sprayed materials are rolled out very carefully, so that all air pockets are eliminated. To guarantee the greatest possible strength against all the forces that the boat will be exposed to in heavy seas, the Maxi 95 is reinforced with a thick weave of fibreglass threads on all places where extra strength is necessary. These reinforcements are done by hand and are cast in plastic. When all air has been rolled out of the material it is hardened to a homogeneous and strong construction. The propeller shaft passage, skin fittings and some iron components used for reinforcement are laminated into the hull and deck, by this these are strongly secured into the boat's construction. Hull In the hull the lead keel is cast into the keel pocket. An internal unit made from fibreglass armed plastic is fixed into the hull. This follows the contour of the hull, and is laminated onto the hull. On top of this a special plastic compound is cast in between the hull and the interior module. When the interior module is hardened together onto the hull at all points of contact a homogeneous material is achieved. The hull and interior module together form an extremely rigid construction, which adds to the good sailing performance for a Maxi 95. Deck The deck also consists of a double construction "sandwich", which gives high strength and stability. A certain thickness is built up and rolled free from air. A sandwich core is the placed on the horizontal deck surfaces. One more layer of armed plastic is then built up. When the construction is hardened and the deck is removed from the form a light and rigid construction results. The deck is the laminated to the hull by hand along the complete toe rail. Additionally a special insert of plastic is squeezed in between the adjoining surfaces. The deck and hull are then hardened together to achieve a homogeneous construction.