Adipose Resin Infusion
The video delves into the significant advantages of using Resin-Infusion technology in the construction of drift boats. As the video unfolds, we are presented with a vivid depiction of the challenges faced during the low water summer months, where the lightness of the boat becomes crucial. Every pound saved on the boat translates to less effort required to lift or drag it over obstacles like gravel bars and logs. This reduction in weight benefits both the user and the boat, minimizing wear and tear.
Traditionally, for over 30 years, drift boats were constructed using a "wet layup" process. This involved laying fabrics in an open mold and spraying resin with a chopper gun, which often led to inconsistencies, brittleness, or dry rot due to improper resin application. The video contrasts this with the new Resin-Infusion process, highlighting its ability to eliminate these inconsistencies.
The narrator explains that Resin-Infusion, although available for over a decade, was initially too expensive and difficult to implement. However, advancements have made it cost-effective and accessible, allowing the company to adopt this superior method. They express pride in being one of the first in the drift boat market to utilize this technology.
The Resin-Infusion process is depicted as a cleaner, more consistent method, yielding a stronger, higher-quality product. The materials used are the same as those in NASCAR bodies, multi-million-dollar yachts, and some fighter jets. The process involves laying all fabric layers in the mold, covering it with a plastic bag, and using a vacuum to create a vacuum chamber. Resin is then sucked into the chamber, ensuring perfect resin distribution without air pockets.
The video emphasizes the advantages of the Resin-Infusion process: reduced material usage, minimized environmental impact, and the production of lighter, stiffer boats. These attributes are crucial for boats that endure daily impacts from rocks, gravel bars, and logs, and are powered manually by rowing. The stiffness of the infused boats results in better power transfer from oar strokes, enhancing performance.
Moreover, the weight reduction of over 50 pounds per hull significantly benefits both casual and professional users, making a noticeable difference in effort required over numerous oar strokes. The video concludes by comparing the evolution of drift boats to advancements in fly rod materials, with Resin-Infusion representing the latest leap forward. The company commits to producing all boats using this technology from mid-2023 onwards, promising the best quality to their customers.