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Preparation for laminating the hull of the boat involves priming 100 square meters of surface area with epoxy.13:49 To avoid amino blush and reduce subsequent sanding, the process includes applying peel ply over the wet epoxy primer.3:02 This application requires approximately 18 to 20 kilograms of epoxy for the entire hull.14:43 The labor-intensive process takes 12 hours per side, though the peel ply protects the surface from moisture contamination and ensures a clean bond for future lamination.14:11 The team also manages shop safety by installing two combined smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to monitor air quality while operating a diesel heater in the barn.7:11 Other tasks include spreading 44 tons of gravel on the yard and organizing the workspace for an upcoming volunteer lamination weekend.11:48 The team plans to conduct a test lamination piece to refine their technique before the full-scale project begins.16:20

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