Innovating for Weight

CTruk prides itself on the levels of innovation in the company and its willingness to test new ideas. The team developing the multi-purpose catamaran was concerned about the weight of the doors, which can cause problems at sea. We decided to try the cutting edge process of resin infusion, which is becoming an accepted standard for high quality marine vessels. Using the technique, the team were able to create a carbon epoxy composite door, using the minimum possible amount of resin. This makes them up to 65% lighter than existing doors, depending upon the size and configuration. Lighter weight doors also prove easier to handle at sea, improving safety, and obviously make the boat lighter, reducing fuel use and creating cost-efficiencies.

Tags: CTruk, Innovation