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Hand Lamination vs. Vacuum Infusion: A Practical Weight & Quality Comparison

Hand Lamination vs. Vacuum Infusion: The Real-World Trade-Offs Author: Shayne Key Message: The choice between hand lamination and vacuum infusion isn’t

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Structural Cabinetry: The Engineering Behind Lightweight Boat Furniture

Author: Shayne and Anna Topic Overview: This post details the design and fabrication of non-structural cabinetry that serves a critical structural purpose.

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Carbon Fiber vs. Aluminum Beam: A Catamaran Structural Upgrade

Topic:  We replaced our Catamaran 42’s original aluminum front beam with a custom carbon fiber beam and longeron. This wasn’t

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