Armacraft Boat is built with strong, composite fiberglass components that in some models are strengthened with Carbon Fibre and Aramid. Most sections incorporate a sandwich core that results in light-weight but incredibly stiff panels.

To maintain consistent quality, all construction materials used are LLOYDS’ of LONDON Approved. Composite Laminate Schedules for our Military and Patrol boats are based on the requirements for High Speed Military Craft.

Our sandwich materials include Core mat, and End-grain Pro-Balsa and closed cell Divinycell PVC foam from DIAB (Australia). Fiberglass cloths used, include multi-axial non-woven fabrics, which allow us to minimize overall weight and maximize strength. Every layer of laminate is allowed to fully cure before further applications. This ensures consistent hull thickness and strength, and minimizes shrinkage and the chance of the underlying glass “Printing through” and creating a textured pattern on the outer Gel coat surface.

Armacraft Boats uses Lloyds’ approved Vinyl Ester and Polyester resins for laminating, and UV, chemical and water resistant Gel coats for the exterior surfaces. All of our hardware is made from 316 marine grade stainless steel or marine grade aluminum, and installed with reinforced backing plates. During the building process, every boat undergoes QC checks and inspections.

Close consultation with DIAB composite engineers and our Naval Architect, ensures Armacraft Boats to maintain the highest standards of quality in both construction and design.

We are using Vacuum Resin Infusion technology into the construction of all our Draco Rigid Hull Inflatable’s (RIB) Using Vinyl ester resin ensures that the laminate will be lighter and the quality will be higher than parts made with the open mold process. There will be minimal entrapped air, and the laminate will be perfectly consolidated and the wall thickness and weights will be consistent. With minimal part shrinkage and distortion, infused laminates will also have higher glass content by weight compared to traditional hand laid laminates. The parts will have higher specific strength and specific stiffness.

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