Materials
Composite
This construction method, formerly known as "fiberglass" includes a huge array of resin, fabric and coring materials combined in infinite variations to achieve specific physical properties. The principals of Townsend Bay Marine have been innovates in composite construction since 1985 when we began to use vacuum bagging techniques to apply foam core to composite surfaces.
The widespread use of CNC technology for mold and plug building, plus the advent of vacuum infusion techniques provide new opportunities for precisely dimensioned and designed composite structures.
TBM excels at this technology. We combine an eagerness to develop exciting high performance composite structures, with the healthy skepticism about advertised claims that you can only acquire through long experience. We build composites that work.
Aluminum
Aluminum has long been the alternative to composites for lightweight, high performance structures. Because of our versatility we can combine conventional Aluminum with composite construction logically in a single project to achieve exceptional results for a reasonable cost.
Steel
You can't beat a steel boat for toughness. It can also be repaired easily anywhere in the world. TBM fixes, refits and builds steel boats.
Wood
Wood has exceptional physical properties. Bonded wooden structures protected from water and sunlight can rival the performance and longevity of any other construction technique. Our experience with the Plum Duff, a blacked-hulled boat that has been to the tropics, illustrates the versatility and stability of wooden construction.