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Matt and Jessica, builders of a custom catamaran, attempt to permanently bond the vessel's nose cones to the hull using methacrylate adhesive.5:27 After spending a week performing dry fits and using laser levels to ensure the bows aligned perfectly with the hull's chine and centre line, the team prepares for the final bonding process.0:51 They cut access holes into the internal watertight bulkheads to allow for interior glassing of the flanges.7:59 During the application, they mix one litre of adhesive and use notched spreaders to ensure even coverage.12:52 Despite successful small-batch tests, the adhesive begins curing prematurely once applied between the flanges, likely due to heat buildup within the confined space.18:04 This rapid set prevents the team from achieving a flush finish on the outboard side, resulting in a ridge that will require significant fairing.18:12 They successfully bond one bow but decide to postpone the second until they can adjust their process to account for the accelerated cure time.19:12

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