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GRP Composite & Epoxied Solent Sunbeams
Look to the future
Solent Sunbeams have recently adopted a major modernisation aimed at maintaining the appeal of the yacht. Wooden hulls may now be externally epoxy coated with the incorporation of a single layer of fibreglass woven scrim for extra strength and resistance to impact damage. Haines are proud to have been part of the team included in developing a GRP Sunbeam that emulates the original wooden boats in every detail possible. |
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| The success of V61, Betty, the first GRP boat and her acceptance by the class competing on equal terms with the traditional wooden boats had led to commissioning of 3 further hulls which will be completed in 2011. |  |
The GRP boat is visually identical to those of a traditional wooden construction at approaching half today’s cost of a wood build with the advantages of low maintenance and buoyancy if the unthinkable should occur. |
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