Boat hull and method of manufacture

Abstract

A boat hull is provided that has a substantially seamless construction wherein the boat hull is an integral monolithic structure. In the formation of the boat, the boat interior components for example deck precursors are positioned in the mold prior to formation of the hull so that the boat hull can be made in a one shot molding process.

1  A boat hull with working deck comprising:
 hull components including a bottom wall portion, a bow portion, a stern portion and sidewall portions integral with one another and at least partially forming an open top cavity;   at least one working deck of reinforcement and resin material in the cavity extending a substantial portion the length of the cavity between the bow portion and stern portion having a generally upstanding continuous sidewall member extending from adjacent the bow portion to the stern portion and forming at least one side of a channel, said working deck having portions integral with at least two of the bottom wall portion, the sidewall portions, the bow portion and the stern portion forming a structure with an interior surface between a floor portion of the deck and at least some of the hull components, said at least one working deck partially defining a respective interior chamber between portions of the respective working deck and at least some of the hull components and an insert in the chamber and attached to portions of the working deck and at least some of the hull components to form a structural element therewith to reinforce the hull.   
   
   
       2 . The boat hull with working deck of  claim 1  wherein the at least one working deck includes a pair of working decks each having a respective said generally upstanding continuous sidewall member, said generally upstanding continuous sidewall members being in spaced apart relationship and facing one another forming opposite sides of the channel and each working deck having a top wall member. 
   
   
       3 . The boat hull with working deck of  claim 2  wherein each said chamber being sealed from surrounding atmosphere. 
   
   
       4 . The boat hull with working deck of  claim 3  wherein each said generally upstanding continuous sidewall member having a lower edge integral with and connected to the bottom wall portion. 
   
   
       5 . The boat hull with working deck of  claim 3  including at least one storage compartment formed therein and at least partially defined by a wall member.