Patent ID: 6325014
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: B63B,F02B

Abstract:
A method of assembling a boat hull, comprising the steps of connecting first through N-th molded thermoplastic hull sections in series, said first molded thermoplastic hull section comprising a bow and said N-th molded thermoplastic hull section comprising a stern, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to 3, wherein said step of connecting said second molded thermoplastic hull section to said first molded thermoplastic hull section comprises the steps of:aligning said second molded thermoplastic hull section with said first molded thermoplastic hull section;coupling said first and second molded thermoplastic hull sections together in a form-fitting engagement;attaching a first metal member to said coupled first and second molded thermoplastic hull sections on one side thereof; andattaching a second metal member to said coupled first and second molded thermoplastic hull sections on the other side thereof,wherein said first and second metal members respectively bridge said first and second molded thermoplastic hull sections and restrain them against relative movement.