Centerboard case for sailboat made of fiber-reinforced plastic

Abstract

Abstract PURPOSE: To intensify the strength of the bonded part of a centerboard case and improve the sealing property thereof, by inwardly bending the edge part of the centerboard through-hole in the hull bottom plate, placing a centerboard case on the periphery of said bent part, and bonding them together. CONSTITUTION: A centerboard case 3 is composed of a tubular part 31 having a through hole 4, a step part 32 formed being extended in the lower part thereof, a collar part 33 outwardly extending at the lower end thereof, and a collar part 34 above the tubular part 31, which are integrally formed of FRP or the like. Said centerboard case 3 is fitted so as to be placed on the periphery of a rising wall 13 risen with the edge of a through hole 4 in a hull bottom plate 1 bent inwardly. The fitting part is coated with a bonding agent 6 of an urethane. COPYRIGHT: (C)1982,JPO&Japio

Inventors

• 👤 Katsuji Kabaya

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