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Johan and Malin are building a custom 50-foot sailboat, the RAN 50, in a barn.Watch The construction process involves laminating the interior hull with 450-gram fiberglass cloth and epoxy.3:31 To achieve a four-layer laminate without stacked overlaps, the team applies two layers of cloth per length, shifting each subsequent length by half its width.3:43 The crew, including Johan’s brother Oscar, works in overnight shifts to manage temperatures and maximize productivity.2:32 They measure and cut 22 lengths of fiberglass at a time, wiping the hull surface with alcohol before application.1:25 During peak efficiency with three people working, they complete one length in approximately 20 minutes.6:07 After four consecutive nights of 12-to-15-hour shifts, they finish the starboard side of the hull and begin work on the port side.17:50 The project also includes exterior renovations to their farmhouse, involving roof replacement and facade insulation.11:50

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