THERE'S A BETTER WAY TO TRIM 4000 LBS
BROCHURE
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
TRIPANEL MARINE EXTERIOR VINYL & MDO

BROCHURE

Light weight bunk beds can be fabricated with TPM by cleating the three sides to adjacent TPM bulkheads.  The front is finished off with a "C" rail which acts as a stiffener and a stop to hold the mattress in place.  Removable hatches for lower bunks can also be made from TPM.

Berths are fabricated using TPM to significantly reduce the weight from conventional building techniques.  Radius corners are easily formed by kerfing the back side, gluing, and clamping in place.

TPM is used for curved bulkheads, cabinetry, and doors for the head areas.  When properly sealed the shower enclosure can also utilize the light weight advantage of TPM.

Full height TPM bulkheads for passage ways can be installed by bonding a cleat to the sole and securing the bulkhead in place.   Attach to the upper deck by using a "T"cleat.  Additional stiffness is achieved by using "J" moldings for door jambs.  Doors are fabricated from TPM for additional weight savings.

Galley cabinetry and counter tops are easily assembled from TPM panels.  Thin solid surface materials or HPL can be bonded to TPM for additional weight savings.  Curved doors can be fabricated using the kerf, glue, and clamp method.

Settees are made with little or no interior framing similar to berths.  Lift lids of TPM also add to weight savings as does the fabrication of tables and other occasional furniture.

Fine cabinetry can be fabricated with TPM and radius corners are easily formed by kerfing the back skin.  Doors and lift lids are a snap and save a lot of injured fingers because of TPM's light weight.