(Newport, RI)- The J/121 hull plug is taking shape at Symmetrix
Composite Tooling in Bristol, RI as the Poseidon 5-Axis milling machine
performs its first “pass” this week.Next week the foam hull form, supported by its steel backbone frame, will be reinforced with glass/epoxy before a thick epoxy milling paste is applied over the hull surface. Once the milling paste is cured, the Poseidon will perform a second and final precision machining operation to take the hull to its final surface. This is followed by a multi-stage sanding process to achieve 800 grit finish and a final buffing to a mirror shine. Just in time for the Happy Holidays! One big 40 ft present from Santa for passionate, offshore J/sailors! You can watch this fascinating process here on J/Boats YouTube page.
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