CARBON KEEL

• SOTO FAST 40′ “SANDOKAN” •

Construction details:

Engineering by SDK Structures
Construction of pre-preg carbon fiber beams, standard Gurit module, autoclave cured.
CNC machined MDF female molds for both beams and blade.
In-situ fabricated model and female matrix of the internal structure.
Internal structure built in pre-preg carbon fiber and pvc foam.
Disassembly of the old steel keel and fiberglass structural grid and installation of the new assembly.
CNC re-machined original bulb to generate the new keel and relief recesses.
Modulus test performed on bench for load cell testing.
Painting of keel and boat interior.

Facts:

300kg weight reduction on the blade.
Improved boat performance.
110kg carbon shovel of 2.8mt long.
1600kg lead bulb machined on 5-axis CNC milling machine.