February/March 2003

In the glass shop, the deck is being molded.

Coring, of various types, is used by all builders to reduce weight up high in the structure. Unlike most others, Cabo Rico never installs hardware through a cored area. Nor do we use plywood backing pads as most builders do. Instead, we make sure all such areas are solid glass so there is no possibility of moisture finding its way into the core. Because, no matter haw well you bed a deck fitting, sometime over the years, it can start to work, allowing moisture into the fasteners. No problem on your Cabo Rico.

Above:
Core frames will define a smooth transition from cored area to
solid. This also assures no hard spots in the finished laminate.

The vacuum bag process assures the best adhesion between the core and the laminate. Producing a pressure of 500 lbs/sq. ft. the core is fully bonded.

Above:
The Cabo Rico engineers developed our own process to
suit our particular needs. For example, this system is protected
from power or vacuum pump failures. The process cannot be
compromised by unforeseen outside factors.