hello@compositesevolution.com | +44 (0) 1246 266 248 About Products & Services Case Studies News Contact Home > Case Study > International 5.5 Metre Class Racing Yacht International 5.5 Metre Class Racing Yacht Composite Craft’s latest project, an International 5.5 Metre racing yacht, is underway and Evopreg® EPC200 low temperature, out-of-autoclave cure prepregs were chosen in order to meet the weight requirements for the class whilst allowing efficient tailoring of the composite layup. Composite Craft is a boat builder based on the Isle of Wight, specialising in foil making, custom and production build projects, design solutions and 3D CNC machining. They build International 14, National 12, Cherubs and National Swallows as well as foils for a multitude of dinghy classes. Their latest project, an International 5.5 Metre racing yacht, is underway and Composites Evolution’s Evopreg® EPC200 low temperature, out-of-autoclave cure prepregs were chosen in order to meet the weight requirements for the class whilst allowing efficient tailoring of the composite layup. Gavin Tappenden, Managing Director at Composite Craft said, “We were contracted to build a new design of 5.5m. To achieve the best hull, deck and internal structures we quickly decided that prepreg epoxy laminates were the best materials to utilise. The class rules prohibit the use of carbon fibre or aramids so we asked Composites Evolution to supply their EPC200 low temp resin system with s-glass reinforcements. This allowed us to be very accurate on the hull and deck panel weights, which are strictly governed by the class rules. The lower cure temperature cure of EPC200 was of interest because of reduced potential of mould expansion and degradation. We are very impressed with the parts we have produced using this material.” What our client said... The lower cure temperature cure of EPC200 was of interest because of reduced potential of mould expansion and degradation. We are very impressed with the parts we have produced using this material. Gavin Tappenden, Managing Director, Composite Craft Downloads Evopreg® EPC200 – Technical Data Sheet – v1.5 (PDF) Related Product Epoxy Component Prepregs External Link compositecraft.co.uk Share this page Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Email Can we help you with your next project? Complete the form, or use the contact details and a member of our sales team will be in touch. +44 (0)1246 266248 — OR — hello@compositesevolution.com Yes please, I'd like to receive occasional marketing updates* No thanks, I don't want to receive any marketing updates* Submit *We'd like to send you occasional updates about our products and services, special offers, news and events. We'll always keep your personal details secure and will never share them with third parties for marketing purposes. You can unsubscribe at any time. For further details on how we may use your data, please visit our Privacy Policy. EPC200 prepreg allowed us to be very accurate on the hull and deck panel weights, which are strictly governed by the class rules. Products & Services Epoxy Component Prepregs Epoxy Tooling Prepregs Natural Fibre Prepregs Thermoplastic Tapes Fire-Resistant PFA Prepregs Toll Manufacturing & Specials News We’re attending METSTRADE 2021 12th November 2021 Composites Evolution to showcase high-performance prepregs and new thermoplastic unidirectional tapes at Advanced Engineering 1st November 2021 Register now for Advanced Engineering 2021 and visit us on Stand N90 15th October 2021 Composites Evolution Ltd 1A Broom Business Park Bridge Way Chesterfield S41 9QG UK Company reg no.: 7024132 Quick Links Home About Products & Services Case Studies News Contact Get in Touch +44 (0)1246 266248 hello@compositesevolution.com Social Media © 2018 – 2021 Composites Evolution Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Site T&Cs Terms & Conditions of Sale This site uses cookies: Find out more. Okay, thank you