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Lucky Luke 1 · 19-07-2022, 02:18

Its seems very useful in lots of respect. Hard dodgers etc.

Why isn't it used more in decks and hulls?

**GordMay** · 19-07-2022, 03:21

“Corflute” is a corrugated twin-walled polypropylene signage and packaging product, tradmarked by Corex Australia. It isn’t designed to last long-term.

Fore and Aft · 19-07-2022, 03:31

Lucky Luke if it's the Corflute I am thinking off then it could be used for fibreglass moulds. I am thinking like removing canvas from a dodger with a metal frame. Then cutting the Corflute to fit the frame, tape it all together, then glass over the top. Once cured pop the dodger off and throw the Corflute away.
Cheers

Lucky Luke 1 · 19-07-2022, 20:48

People use it as ceiling panelling as well

**Wotname** · 19-07-2022, 20:51

Must be plenty of old corflute election signs going for free ATM, recycling at it's best!

It could give the boat a 'party' atmosphere

Lucky Luke 1 · 19-07-2022, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Fore and Aft

Lucky Luke if it's the Corflute I am thinking off then it could be used for fibreglass moulds. I am thinking like removing canvas from a dodger with a metal frame. Then cutting the Corflute to fit the frame, tape it all together, then glass over the top. Once cured pop the dodger off and throw the Corflute away.
Cheers

Couldn't you just inclose it in glass and leave it in? Would have some (albeit slight) insulation properties as well as adding strength. One of the Cats in our club has a dodger made from Corflute and glassed and its lasted well and is strong.

Similar to this hard dodger build but instead of FVC Foam using Corflute:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5wYICajlek

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCTNH6bcf5A

Lucky Luke 1 · 19-07-2022, 20:57

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Originally Posted by GordMay

“Corflute” is a corrugated twin-walled polypropylene signage and packaging product, tradmarked by Corex Australia. It isn’t designed to last long-term.

But encased in glass wouldn't it last a very, very long time?

Lucky Luke 1 · 19-07-2022, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Wotname

Must be plenty of old corflute election signs going for free ATM, recycling at it's best!

It could give the boat a 'party' atmosphere

haha! build a free boat every 3 years..lol

Lucky Luke 1 · 24-07-2022, 16:25

I just came across someone using corflute under flexible solar panels. Evidently it allows them to stay cooler and work more efficiently for a longer life.

Reefmagnet · 24-07-2022, 17:23

Corflute is pretty delicate if unprotected. I have used it for making moulds for fibreglass with success. I think the biggest issue as a core material is that stuff doesn't stick to it very well which could be an issue.

There is a flexible honeycomb material (who's name escapes me at the moment) that is about 6 mm thick which is much better suited for fibreglass coring, or even as a spacer.