Here is a summary of the challenges on the step box for retrofit applications.
The do plan to offer it in time. Though the box has to be a smaller fit for previous production models. Spending time tooling molds on new models is the most important for the company. They also will have color challenges when this part is completed. The new Parts Booths in the new complex will help with ability to build parts for after market product.
They simply don’t have room or time now to build retro parts and match colors up on older boats. Waste product on mixing required and time for coloring two small molds definitely is a part of the challenge. To color a mold and glass it requires a process. Each color must be flushed and much of the colors are lost in waste materials.
Pre Production
1. Tooling
2. Mold production
3. Preparation, sanding, polishing and waxing three parts (3)
Then production
4. Cleaning molds of dust and Clear application on flake parts (2)
5. Mixing matching colors and Flake application (flake colors are not premixed and this is a manual process)
6. Spray lower inside pan in colored gel coat.
7. Backup of barrier coat (black) all parts
8. Fiberglass the parts by Lamination and wet trim
9. Removal from the molds
10. Preparation, edge preparation and cutting for assembly
11. Finish Coloring the backside of the parts
12. Assembly of the bottom pan inside the lower assembly
14. Cutting for assembly
15. Hardware install to the box, hinges, grab handles, latches, trim (2), step pad, cup holders interior pad
16. Finish assembly for shipment or install.
Packaging and delivery
Yep, nothing to it and we left out the tools and widgets.
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