Construction
The J/46 is built by Pearson Composites, LLC. in Warren, Rhode
Island. They are America's most qualified and advanced builder in fiberglass
yacht construction. The extensive staff of craftsmen, engineers, production
specialists and quality inspectors ensure that each yacht is carefully built
and thoroughly inspected. Pearson is further distinguished by the development of
the patented "SCRIMP" resin infusion molding technique and industry leading
10 year hull warranty against blistering.
What’s Unique About SCRIMP Construction?
Tests conducted by the US Naval Surface Warfare Center at
Carderock, MD established that the properties of laminates produced by the
patented SCRIMP resin-infusion process are superior to low-energy pre-pregs
used by many custom boat shops and twice the strength of hand lay-up. In our
judgment, SCRIMP construction greatly reduces the chances of warranty claims
due to laminate failures resulting over time from pounding into waves and/or
rig tension or ballast loads.
SCRIMP Process The entire laminate is placed in the mold dry. A high
vacuum eliminates any air voids, then resin feed tubes draw in only enough
resin to "wet" the laminate. This is the patented SCRIMP resin-infusion
process. As can be seen from the chart above, SCRIMP laminate properties in
terms of compression strength, flexure, and tension are twice the strength
of hand lay-up and significantly stronger than low energy (vacuum bagged)
post-cure pre-pregs. There is no entrained air in a SCRIMP laminate. It only
takes 1% void content to reduce flexural strength by 10%!
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