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Matt and Jessica install the foredeck and side decks on their 42-foot custom catamaran build.0:10 To position the foredeck, the crew uses ladders and manual lifting to clear the hull lip before securing it with thickened resin.5:00 The team then bonds the side decks using methacrylate adhesive, working in low 50-degree temperatures that require the use of heating lamps to ensure proper curing.6:37 To manage the adhesive application, they store the bonding agent in a heated marina bathroom to maintain workability.10:14 During the port-side deck installation, the crew miscalculates the required adhesive volume by one kilogram, resulting in excess squeeze-out that they scrape and reuse in other joints.16:30 They use temporary cleats to level the deck sections during the bonding process.15:03 The installation of these components allows the hull to take its final shape, providing a walkable surface and defining the cabin window layout.17:18

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