MARR 43 - Composite Tooling

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: MARR 41 or instructor approval

Uses the mold stations and stem form built in MARR 41 to erect a hull skeleton on a building form. Transoms are fabricated. A skin or planking of foam or wood is applied. Spiling techniques are emphasized. Fairing of the hull is practiced.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Calculate material(s) needed to construct the tool/plug
  • Understand the importance of "fairness" as it relates to plug fabrication
  • Prepare a plug for mold fabrication
  • Demonstrate hand lamination techniques
  • Understand and fabricate plug flanges for reinforcing of the plug
  • Application of plug tooling surface coatings
  • Practice fairing techniques