Resin About Catamaran Cruisers Catamaran Cruisers manufactures a full line of houseboats, ranging in size from trailerable 2.4 by 9.4 metre boat to full-time “live-aboard” boats up to 4.3 by 17.7 metres in size. The spacious houseboat cabins are built on double catamaran hulls that feature individual composite bulkheads every 90 cm and a hard chine for a smoother houseboat ride. the game to bring their emissions down even more. The new styrenefree resin also helps Catamaran Cruisers make a more state-ofthe-art boat. This is because the resin works well in a proprietary manufacturing process that is engineered for a lighter, more durable composite laminate. On the Cumberland in Music City USA Reducing the use of heavy wood in major areas results in weight savings of up to 30%. The company’s new construction techniques have increased insulation properties and fuel efficiency. One customer claimed up to 50% fuel savings with the lighter construction. The new green resin for lamination is part of a material system that Catamaran Cruisers uses to make superior marine composites. Composite construction starts with a Vibrin® gelcoat designed specifically for marine applications. For maximum resistance to surface blistering, the gelcoat is backed up with a barrier coat manufactured with a high-performance Hydropel® vinyl ester resin. More information: www.catamarancruiser.com www.green-resins.com No59 August - September 2010 / jec composites magazine 39http://www.messe-dusseldorf.de http://www.catamarancruiser.com http://www.green-resins.com