US 2012/0073489 A1 · Modular Boat Hull Molds and Method of Making Boat Hulls Using Same

Abstract

The present invention generally provides mold modules for constructing boat hulls, methods of constructing boat hulls using the mold modules, and hulls constructed using the mold modules. The modules may be adjustable, and may be included in a kit for building the hull of many boats of different dimensions but generally the same shape. Each mold module generally comprises a mold in a shape complementary to that of a portion of a boat hull, and an edge mold to form the edge of the hull part formed by that mold module. A mold module according to the present invention may also comprise one or more mold adjustment areas, and calibrators for selecting the boat hull dimensions. Methods for using the aforementioned mold modules generally comprise steps of molding hull parts, removing them from the mold modules, aligning them and finally attaching them together.

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Dependent claims

A kit for building the hull of a boat, comprising a plurality of mold modules each for constructing a portion of a hull of a boat, each mold module comprising:

a panel mold in a shape complementary to that of a portion of a pre-selected hull shape, for receiving hull material thereby forming the hull material into a hull part;
and
at least one movable edge mold disposed on said panel mold for forming an edge of the hull part such that a plurality of said hull parts may be aligned with one another at their edges;
wherein the set of mold modules create a set of hull parts which are attachable to form at least a portion of the hull of a boat.

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Modular Boat Hull Molds and Method of Making Boat Hulls Using Same

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Modular Boat Hull Molds and Method of Making Boat Hulls Using Same

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