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Laminating the interior hull of a strip-planked boat requires precise temperature management to prevent air bubbles caused by wood off-gassing. During a summer project, high ambient temperatures caused significant air entrapment beneath the fibreglass, forcing the crew to use a syringe to inject epoxy into voids after the initial cure.9:52 Data logging revealed that rising temperatures throughout the afternoon triggered the off-gassing; starting the lamination process later in the evening, when temperatures trend downward, eliminated the issue.14:22 Folding the 1270mm-wide fibreglass cloth in half improved reach and allowed for more consistent roller pressure, though it required careful handling to prevent the heavy material from sliding during application.2:55 The crew determined that a primer layer of epoxy on the cedar hull is unnecessary, as the wood does not wick excessive resin from the laminate.17:00 Working in cooler conditions and maintaining a "wet-on-wet" application process significantly improved the quality and speed of the lamination.20:44

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