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CONSTRUCTION
We
use only the finest
materials and begin
our production process
with a highly polished
mold which we researched,
developed and built
to meet exact tolerances.
All of our boats are
hand laid with the finest
bi-, tri-, and quad-directional
fiberglass, Interplastic
vinyl ester resins and
high density foam core.
Interplastic vinyl ester
resins is stronger,
less likely to delaminate,
more flexible and resists
blistering better than
polyester resins. Foam
core, which is used
extensively in the aerospace
industry, is light weight,
doesn't absorb water
and is very strong when
used sectionally in
high stress areas.
Additionally,
we are one of the few
boat builders that takes
the time to bond the
deck and hull together
with fiberglass as part
of our six-step bonding
process to create a
unitized construction
that is more durable
and less likely to flex
and break. Fountain's
lamination schedules
and techniques have
been fine-tuned using
the experience we've
gained from building
both race and pleasure
boats for over 20 years.
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