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3D CAD drawing of MAKO.
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Mold reassembled in building after transport to Maine in five pieces. After being faired smooth, mold was coated with fiberglass and Duratec.
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Corecell pieces were cut and pre-fit into the mold, labeled and removed for later installation. Mold was then tested for vacuum integrity, as shown here.
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One ply of Kevlar was installed, to be followed by a first layer of carbon
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Pre-fit, labeled Corecell foam was reinstalled, after laying of Kevlar/carbon.
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Working up from the hull bottom using seven vertical feed lines, infusion took about 1 hour, 45 minutes.
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Next, longitudinals were laid out, finished with carbon fiber reinforcements, bagged and infused.
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Infused bulkheads were fitted prior to the hull being removed from the mold, as shown here.
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The hull was post cured in a tent oven for 10 hours at 140 degrees F.
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After undergoing infusion, the main deck was installed.
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MAKO nears completion after installation of engines, infused canopy and radar arch, windows and wipers.
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After exiting the building hall in Jaunary 2008, MAKO is ready for launch.
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MAKO undergoes sea trials off the coast of Maine.
