A feature that has become an important part of the KSS process is the deck edge moulding. This enables us to apply a deck edge radius to the hull panel while it is still on the table. A pre-determined section of the internal sandwich skin is omitted during lamination to leave bare foam. The compound curvature needed for the round bilge is aided by a number of dart cuts that are made along the keel line. Two mirror image hull panels are set together, with a longitudinal steel T section between the keel edges of the panels.
Ties hold the panels together and the T in place.
A number of very simple frames, made from straight timbers, are arranged. These are used to set the final deck width and hull depth. The hull panels are set onto the frames and the shaping process starts by spreading the panels at the deck. This spreads the hull sheer line to the appropriate width. The hull panels are supported on their deck edge with the sheer line spread for stability.