25 years ago...
I started building my own model boats, for want of solid epoxy boats in Europe.
I learned the method of building the mother boat (plug) from a friend, who was building his own surf boards.
The plug was built up out of foam, and covered with epoxy resin and cloth. Partly, aluminum and wood were used, and a lot of filler. Weight did not matter here because afterwards, epoxy molds would be built.
I also have developed my own hardware (for example engine mounts and struts), and, after a lot of testing and experimenting with boats and hardware, my boats are reliable and fast...
I learned the method of building the mother boat (plug) from a friend, who was building his own surf boards.
The plug was built up out of foam, and covered with epoxy resin and cloth. Partly, aluminum and wood were used, and a lot of filler. Weight did not matter here because afterwards, epoxy molds would be built.
I also have developed my own hardware (for example engine mounts and struts), and, after a lot of testing and experimenting with boats and hardware, my boats are reliable and fast...
In the meantime...
...my cats have obtained good international results:
- 3rd place Hydro, WC 1998 France, Rob Raeymaekers (Belgium) (Supercat - CMB 15cc)
- 2nd place Offshore M-circuit, WC 2000 Slovenia, Thomas Groenendaal (Netherlands) (Supercat - CMB 15cc)
- 2nd place 15cc cat, WC 2002 Poland, Thomas Groenendaal (Netherlands) (Supercat - CMB 15cc)
- 2nd place Offshore 35 cc, WC 2004 Slovenia, Danny Nicholls (Belgium) (Supercat - Quickdraw 25)
- 3rd place, Offshore 15cc, WC 2006 Norway, Rob Raeymaekers (Belgium) (Supercat - CMB 15cc)
- 3rd place, Offshore 35cc, WC 2006 Norway, Ludo Smeets (Belgium) (Skater - Quickdraw 25)