Barron 290

[Gelcoater]

I only have a couple of pic of this boat in process
I didn’t get any pics of the deck.

Will be a charcoal running surface with Indy Red pinstripes

A burgundy to red fade on the transom and a section down the sides.
A metallic charcoal stripe around,and a silver deck/liner and hull sides.

The charcoal and red pins down.

And after the re-tape
The burgundy to red is down.

Jerry will send me pictures as the progress continues after the Thanksgiving holiday.

 

[FROGMAN524]

Sweet!

 

[Gelcoater]

A few shots of the 290 coming out of the mold.

These guys are the only ones left I know of doing it the old way.

Notice it comes out of the mold as a whole boat.
No screws and washers to tie the halves together.
Comes out of the mold solid and whole.

 

[farmo83]

What is the "old way?" and how is it done now ?

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

What is the "old way?" and how is it done now ?

Most now are built in 2 halves and then mated together after pulling each, top and bottom, halves from the mold.

 

[Gelcoater]

Most now are built in 2 halves and then mated together after pulling each, top and bottom, halves from the mold.

What is the "old way?" and how is it done now ?

What he said

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

What he said

My question..

is it easier/better for you as the gel guy one way or the other? Or does it matter since you have to do the molds seperate anyway?


In my mind it is definitely better for the bonding of the 2 to be in the same mold. But not sure if it makes a difference in your spraying either way?

Just curious..

 

[rivermobster]

What he said

Cool pics. Thanks!

 

[Jay Dub]

great pics thanks for sharing

 

[warpt71]

I dont think Ill ever own something 29' but man this is a good looking boat! I wonder if there is a market for say a 250?

 

[Familyties]

Jerry does great work, he is always there checking on each process. I noticed his head on one of the pictures

 

[Gelcoater]

My question..

is it easier/better for you as the gel guy one way or the other? Or does it matter since you have to do the molds seperate anyway?


In my mind it is definitely better for the bonding of the 2 to be in the same mold. But not sure if it makes a difference in your spraying either way?

Just curious..

I do them separate for sure, the real advantage on my end is accuracy.

The parts fit together perfectly every time,and since they are not grinding down the edge in assembly, it doesn’t effect my measurements/lines crossing from deck to hull.

The real benefit here is in assembling them. They are spot on every time.
The deck or hull isn’t flopping around when they pull the parts because they aren’t parts at that point, it’s one part.
A whole boat.

Comes out with bulkheads in, tanks in, floors bonded, etc and!!!!
They didn’t drill 100 holes down the side of the boat for screws and washers to hold the pieces together while they bond the pieces together.

It comes out solid and true every time.

 

[hallett21]

I do them separate for sure, the real advantage on my end is accuracy.

The parts fit together perfectly every time,and since they are not grinding down the edge in assembly, it doesn’t effect my measurements/lines crossing from deck to hull.

The real benefit here is in assembling them. They are spot on every time.
The deck or hull isn’t flopping around when they pull the parts because they aren’t parts at that point, it’s one part.
A whole boat.

Comes out with bulkheads in, tanks in, floors bonded, etc and!!!!
They didn’t drill 100 holes down the side of the boat for screws and washers to hold the pieces together while they bond the pieces together.

It comes out solid and true every time.

Lavey did it that way as well right?

 

[Gelcoater]

Lavey did it that way as well right?

Yes.

 

[WTR&PWR]

Yes that’s how my 2950 is. You can see it under the hatch.

 

[farmo83]

I do them separate for sure, the real advantage on my end is accuracy.

The parts fit together perfectly every time,and since they are not grinding down the edge in assembly, it doesn’t effect my measurements/lines crossing from deck to hull.

The real benefit here is in assembling them. They are spot on every time.
The deck or hull isn’t flopping around when they pull the parts because they aren’t parts at that point, it’s one part.
A whole boat.

Comes out with bulkheads in, tanks in, floors bonded, etc and!!!!
They didn’t drill 100 holes down the side of the boat for screws and washers to hold the pieces together while they bond the pieces together.

It comes out solid and true every time.

Why would you not to do that ? I get production stuff but I figured the performance guys would all do it this way.

 

[Gelcoater]

Why would you not to do that ? I get production stuff but I figured the performance guys would all do it this way.

Great question!

I’m just a pawn in the game of boat building.

It takes forethought and planning in the mold building stage.

Now, there are some boats/builder that this process just isn’t possible.
These would be boats built using what they call a shoebox fit.
The deck typically sits down onto the hull like a shoebox lid overlapping by a good inch or so.

 

[FROGMAN524]

Anything more to post Gelcoater?

 

[Gelcoater]

Anything more to post Gelcoater?

I forgot to get any pics, was there Saturday and Sunday

They are buttoning up the white and dark green boat now with final details.
They should start cutting holes on this silver and red one soon.
The front/rear cap work is already done.

This coming weekend I’ll be back out there finishing another 290
Grays, blue and believe it or not, a little purple.
Word has it he wants to do another 19’ very soon.

 

[FROGMAN524]

I forgot to get any pics, was there Saturday and Sunday

They are buttoning up the white and dark green boat now with final details.
They should start cutting holes on this silver and red one soon.
The front/rear cap work is already done.

This coming weekend I’ll be back out there finishing another 290
Grays, blue and believe it or not, a little purple.
Word has it he wants to do another 19’ very soon.

I wonder how many boats he sold at the show?

 

[counterpart7]

Great question!

I’m just a pawn in the game of boat building.

It takes forethought and planning in the mold building stage.

Now, there are some boats/builder that this process just isn’t possible.
These would be boats built using what they call a shoebox fit.
The deck typically sits down onto the hull like a shoebox lid overlapping by a good inch or so.

Not to thread jack too much, but what is your opinion of “shoebox” fit? How does that affect your job too?

290 looks great, love the shape and graphics on this one!

 

[Gelcoater]

Not to thread jack too much, but what is your opinion of “shoebox” fit? How does that affect your job too?

290 looks great, love the shape and graphics on this one!

This is a great question
And the answers ar multifaceted

On my job, it makes the measurements at the trim line for graphics that go deck to hull not true .

One needs to account not only for that overlap of deck to hull but also the thickness of the laminant to fore and aft.

Guys like Dave at Shockwave are masters of this and rarely miss.
At one time or another we all miss.

 

[DRYHEAT]

This is a great question
And the answers ar multifaceted

On my job, it makes the measurements at the trim line for graphics that go deck to hull not true .

One needs to account not only for that overlap of deck to hull but also the thickness of the laminant to fore and aft.

Guys like Dave at Shockwave are masters of this and rarely miss.
At one time or another we all miss.

And all this time I thought they called you Mr. perfect!