Laminating in a vacuum

Fine detail work

The outer mahogany layer is fitted by vaccuum. Staples could otherwise leave behind unsightly marks. The vacuum generates the necessary pressure so that the layers adhere tightly.

Plastic film

At first higly resistable plastic films are attached to the places that shall be glued.

Vacuum

Then several special tubes are connected to a vacuum pump.

Pressure

The vacuum in these places produces an enormous pressure and thus presses the different layers closely to each other.

Thickness

The amount and thickness of the layers depends on what the yacht will later be used for and her size. Most hulls are between 17 millimetres and 5 centimetres in thickness.