Custom PDCPD Yacht Hulls & Marine Components

RIM Molded for Zero Water Absorption, UV Stability & Corrosion Resistance. MOQ from 50 pcs, 25–35 day lead time.

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PDCPD yacht hull component - HongFox RIM molded

Why PDCPD for Marine

Zero water absorption, salt-spray resistant, and 40% lighter than traditional materials

Zero water absorption test

Zero Water Absorption

<0.1% water absorption in 24h testing. No swelling, no delamination, no foam core saturation.

UV stable marine gel coat

UV & Salt Resistant

Proven 12+ month marine exposure with zero degradation. Gel coat or paint finish available.

Lightweight marine component

40% Lighter Than Steel

Density 1.03 g/cm³. Reduces draft, improves fuel efficiency, easier handling.

Corrosion proof tooling

Corrosion-Proof

No rust, no electrolysis. Outperforms aluminum in saltwater environments.

Class-A marine surface finish

Class-A Marine Finish

Gel coat or paint-ready. UV-stable topcoats in any RAL/Pantone color.

Large marine part molding

Large Part Capability

Single-shot parts up to 2 m+. Console shells, hatch covers, trim in one molding cycle.

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Real marine parts molded by HongFox

Material & Manufacturing Specs

PropertyValueNote
MaterialPolydicyclopentadiene (PDCPD)Thermoset RIM
Density1.03 g/cm³vs 1.2 FRP
Water Absorption (24h)<0.1%GB/T 1034
Unnotched Impact25–80 kJ/m²GB/T 1043
HDT (1.8 MPa)95–110 °CMarine grade
Salt Spray Resistance1000h no degradationASTM B117
UV Stability2000h QUV, ΔE<2ASTM G154
Service Temp−60 to 205 °Cstable
Wall Thickness2–12 mmfoam core optional
Cure Time30–180s + 5–20min demoldRIM

Custom Manufacturing

DFM & Mold Design

STEP/IGES input → DFM in 3 days. Aluminum (prototype) or steel (production) molds.

Post-Processing

Gel coat, paint (RAL/Pantone), foam-core sandwich, gasket grooves, stainless inserts.

Quality Assurance

100% dimensional inspection, salt-spray test reports, batch traceability.

MOQ & Lead Time

MOQ: 50 pcs (aluminum) / 200 pcs (steel). First article 18–25 days. Batch 25–35 days FOB.

Applications

Speedboat console shell

Speedboat Consoles

Ergonomic console shells with integrated dash mount, waterproof sealing grooves.

Sailing yacht hatch cover

Hatch Covers & Trim

Watertight hatch covers, decorative trim, zero water absorption after years of service.

Catamaran component

Catamaran & Pontoon

Large-format structural components. Foam-core sandwich for stiffness without weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

PDCPD has zero water absorption vs FRP's 0.5-1%. No gel coat blistering, no osmotic degradation. 40% lighter than steel-reinforced FRP. Lower tooling cost than hand-layup mold setup.

Yes. We can mold over PU foam cores for sandwich structures — excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio for large panels and hull sections.

UV-stable topcoats tested to 2000h QUV with ΔE<2 color shift. Suitable for Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Middle East.

~30 days including aluminum mold and first-article approval. CNC foam model available for design validation pre-mold.

Yes. 1000-hour salt spray testing per ASTM B117 available for every marine batch. Report included with shipment.

Yes. Minor damage can be repaired with epoxy fillers and paint blending. For structural repairs, we provide patch molding service.

Ready to Mold Your Marine Part?

Send CAD file → DFM in 3 days → Quote in 24h. Salt-spray reports available.

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