Fig. 27 Righting a foam sandwich hull should be done with care as the hull will be quite flexible until the inner laminate is applied. If the hull is removed from the mold initially and then righted, the sheer area should be braced to prevent movement, and the hull should be set into a cradle which will adequately support the hull.

Fig. 28 After the hull is righted, the inner laminate can be applied to the foam hull. Note the solid area along the centerline keel where the foam was omitted. Sheer spreaders are used to brace the flexible sheer area until the inner laminate is completed and at least some of the interior structure is installed. BACK