Anyone given any thought to a roto-molded polyethylene SCAMP

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johnmcneely
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Anyone given any thought to a roto-molded polyethylene SCAMP

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We've had one made of Aluminum. The Hobie Company's boats are now almost all made of this material. You could possibly do it in three mold:
  • Hull/transom mold including skegs
  • Inner liner/water ballast mold
  • cockpit, deck and cuddy-cabin mold
What would be the challenges? Mold construction? Weight? Strength? Assembly?

Might we end up with a less expensive SCAMP than the fiberglass version?

John
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