FIBERGLASS AND HULL INFORMATION
Fiberglass cockpit liners and seat base are constructed
similar to the hull. Balsa core or coremat laminations
O - 1 HULL DESIGN INFORMATION
are utilized when necessary.
Four Winns® boats are designed using the sound engi-
neering and mathematical principles of hydrostatics,
In addition to a thorough visual inspection of each fiber-
hydrodynamics,structure,andstrengthofmaterials. The
glass component, samples are measured using special
materials utilized provide optimum strength at the light-
equipment, for fiberglass reinforcement to resin ratio,
estpossibleweight. Theexactfiberglasslaminatesched-
laminate configuration, weight and thickness. By these
ule and construction techniques of each part is deter-
procedures Four Winns ensures proper composition.
mined in accordance with the strength and rigidity re-
quired.
O - 3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
All Four Winns Horizon® models include our patented
Stable-Vee® hull design. Pods on either side of the
Many boats are used for specific purposes or under con-
outdrive extend the running surface beyond the transom.
ditions which require the addition of special equipment
These pods, plus the unique distribution of deadrise from
to the hull or deck. Special care must be taken during
transom to bow, allows Four Winns to place more hull in
the installation of any equipment to a fiberglass com-
the water than deep-vee designs of similar length and
ponent. A polysulfide or butyl based sealant should be
beam. This results in better boat handling whether on
used to seal installations below the water line. Silicone
plane, during turns, or at rest.
“marine” seal or similar bedding compound should be
used elsewhere.
O - 2 FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION
NOTICE
DO NOT install any item onto or through the
hull without adequately sealing the hull area
penetrated by the installed item or related fas-
teners. Improper installations could cause leak-
age or allow water absorption and thus cause
serious hull damage.
The fiberglass components of Four Winns® boats are
of the finest quality materials, workmanship and con-
struction techniques available. This ensures the struc-
tural integrity to provide years of boating enjoyment with
minimal maintenance.
The construction of a Four Winns® hull begins with the
application of gel coat to the mold. The gel coat is ap-
proximately 25 mils thick. A coat of resin and chopped
fiberglass is then sprayed into the hull and carefully hand
Alwayspredrillfasteningholeswithapropersize
bit. Predrilling will help prevent the fiberglass
fromsplinteringandthuscausingunsightlydam-
age. Also, countersink holes to prevent the gel
rolled until it is securely affixed to the gel coat.
coat from chipping.
A number of fiberglass layers and woven roving are ap-
Any equipment which will be subjected to cyclic loading
plied to the above laminate. Each layer is hand laid and
or significant force should be through-bolted to a fiber-
hand rolled. The keel and chine areas have fiberglass
glass component. A butt block or backing plate should
woven roving overlapped in these areas to provide addi-
be used to strengthen any area onto which an item will
tional strength. Some models utilize encapsulated
be mounted. See your Four Winns dealer for assis-
tance.
end-grain balsa core or coremat laminates to achieve
additional rigidity. Others utilize additional laminations of
woven roving to maintain strength and rigidity.
The hull support stringers are located using special tools,
and are fiberglassed into place. This ensures a strong,
rigid hull, permanently formed into a solid assembly, free
of distortions.
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