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We've Never Seen The Boat Like This - Ep. 351 RAN Sailing
16 June 2023 · 19 min · 153K views · Skåne
What this video covers
Johan and Malin continue construction on their 50-foot custom boat, reaching approximately 83% hull planking completion.1:51 To improve workspace accessibility and facilitate future fiberglass work, they remove a concrete wall at the end of their barn using a 27kg jackhammer and level the exterior pad with a 150kg compactor.7:05 This modification allows for easier movement of long hull strips and provides a clear view of the bow.2:14
The project also involves testing various fiberglass cloth samples to determine the most effective material for hand layup lamination.13:46 Johan evaluates biaxial and triaxial cloths ranging from 600 to 900 grams per square meter.14:02 He finds that triaxial cloths and the 900-gram biaxial cloth are difficult to saturate manually, often resulting in dry spots.15:12 The 600-gram biaxial cloth proves the most manageable for hand application with rollers.17:06 The team concludes that 600 grams is the practical upper limit for their lamination process, potentially combining it with lighter 400-gram layers to ensure structural integrity and ease of saturation.17:35
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