Patent ID: 8728265
Filing Date: 2014-05-20
Classification: B29C,B29L,B63B,B63H

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a skeg protector apparatus for a boat skeg, comprising: (a) providing a plurality of different fabrics each having a plurality of layers, each said layer having a generally trapezoidal shape sized to substantially match a shape and size of the boat skeg; (b) heating an aluminum mold to about 100 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit, wherein said mold comprises two mirrored halves, each with a cavity matching the shape and size of the boat skeg; (c) placing the plurality of layers of said different fabrics within each cavity of the two halves of the mold; (d) placing a mandrel atop the layers, wherein said mandrel lies flush against the sides of the cavity; (e) joining the two halves of the mold and securing said halves together; (f) heating the mold in a pre-heated platen press until said layers of the fabrics are cured into a solid, hollow apparatus comprising three enclosed sides; and (g) removing the mold and the mandrel from said apparatus;