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The Trickiest Part of the Coachroof - Ep. 454 RAN Sailing
22 August 2025 · 20 min · 103K views · Skåne
What this video covers
Johan and Malin continue the coachroof construction on their boat, focusing on fabricating and fitting the front panels.▶ 0:52 To achieve accurate symmetry between the port and starboard sides, Johan creates a 2D cutting file by taking 32 manual measurements from the deck to the coachroof line.▶ 2:34 He divides the panel into three sections to minimize PET foam waste.▶ 7:40 While the center piece fits well, the complex radius of the corners proves difficult to match using raw foam.▶ 9:17 Johan resolves this by using pre-laminated panels, applying relief cuts on the inside to allow the material to conform to the curve.▶ 14:30 He glues these sections in place and plans to finish the structure with fiberglass tabbing and fairing.▶ 14:51 The completed coachroof surface will eventually span 12 to 14 square meters.▶ 20:04
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