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Progress, Problems, Reality: What 7 Days of Boatbuilding Really Looks Like 🛠️ (Part 50)
19 December 2025 · 39 min · 240K views
Crew cuts metal track with circular saw inside hull
What this video covers
The crew of the aluminum boat build project focuses on interior outfitting and hull finishing tasks. Following the hull insulation, the team addresses overspray cleanup on hoses and bulkheads, requiring extensive trimming with a multi-tool to clear obstructions for floor installation.1:23 Electrical work involves calculating wire runs for lighting and power distribution, with total wiring requirements estimated at approximately 1,000 meters.12:21 The team installs Kicker speakers and begins templating interior cabinets to fit the vessel's geometry.5:59 Welding tasks include attaching large cleats to the deck.17:39 To determine the final aesthetic for the raw aluminum hull, the crew tests various finishes on 5083 aluminum plate samples, comparing 80-grit and 120-grit sanding patterns combined with Alibrite etching solution and Nihilic sealant.24:09 The team decides against painting the hull, opting for a raw finish while balancing the visual impact of surface imperfections against the level of polish.26:54
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