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what makes a whaler a whaler 1. UNIBONDTM CONSTRUCTION: THE HEART OF UNSINKABILITY • The exclusive Unibond construction process ensures that the boat is COMPLETELY filled with polyurethane liquid closed-cell foam for unsinkable buoyancy. • While the laminates are still curing, the top and bottom molds are fitted together and locked. A proprietary polyurethane liquid closed-cell foam is introduced into an access port. A computer-controlled machine dispenses the precise amount of liquid foam. The foam rapidly expands, generating heat and pressure and permanently bonding the two parts. • The benefit to the customer is an unsinkable boat that exceeds U.S. Coast Guard flotation requirements by as much as 250 percent! • This method also gives the hull unparalleled strength and rigidity, energy-absorbing capability and a uniquely quiet ride with no hollow sound. 2. SWAMPED CAPACITY Swamped capacity is the weight a boat can hold when completely filled with water. • Unibond construction results in a boat that can hold thousands of pounds of weight before water overflows the gunnels – on a 170 Montauk®, 3,400 pounds (17 people or a VW Beetle). 3. POLYURETHANE CLOSED-CELL FOAM • Surpasses environmental regulation and is one of the most environmentally friendly foams available. • Provides closed-cell properties. • Is considerably stronger structurally. • Will not absorb water. • Is formulated to our specifications. 4. COLD PRESS MOLDING • Pre-cut fiberglass material is wetted out with resin and the mold is closed and clamped under pressure, ensuring complete resin saturation and an even glass-to-resin ratio. • Used in molding locker covers, seat bases and hatches. • Provides finished surfaces on both sides for superior finish and ease of cleaning. 5. WHALEBOARD™ PHENOLIC BACKING A resin-based composite material used in place of mahogany, aluminum and plywood for backing hardware installation. • Will not rot when exposed to water. • Has higher screw retention strength (five times the strength of plywood). • Screws can be removed more frequently with less stripping. 6. HAND-LAID FIBERGLASS • Pre-cut fiberglass kits are installed, ensuring a more consistent laminate. • Woven and stitched fiberglass has higher strength and shear properties. • Chopped strand is used where, based on geometry and loading conditions, it will lay up properly and provide strength. 7. CAST 316-L STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE All hinges and like hardware are of the dropped-forged type. • The forging process creates uniform metallic structure throughout the piece. • Whaler’s dropped-forged hardware is superior to stamped hardware, which uses a flat sheet to stamp out the piece and a secondary operation to bend. This bending causes small cracks, leading to failure or bleeding. 8. CHROME-PLATED STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS • Reduces tendency to corrode. 9. SOLID CORE 316-L STAINLESS STEEL CLEATS Each cleat is installed by drilling and tapping machine screws into Whaleboard phenolic backing that is molded into the hull and deck. • Much higher breaking strength than hollow cleats. • Because they are stainless steel instead of aluminum, there will be no galvanic corrosion to the fasteners.
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