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Johan and Malin continue the hull restoration of their boat by sourcing lead for the keel and preparing the barn for lamination. They acquire 3.6 tons of lead, bringing their total supply to 4.6 tons toward a 5-ton goal, and store the material with their rigger, Håkan.3:36 To manage the upcoming lamination process, they construct a dedicated storage rack and a folding cutting table for fiberglass and peel ply within an insulated, heated room.13:10 They plan to apply four layers of 600-gram fiberglass cloth to the hull, opting for a vertical orientation to simplify installation and ensure the fabric conforms to the hull's changing circumference.17:44 To prevent structural weak points, they will stagger the joints of the four layers.17:52 Final preparations include building a plastic enclosure around the hull to maintain consistent temperatures for the epoxy, utilizing 18-kilowatt electrical and 30-kilowatt diesel heaters.14:42 Thorough preparation of the workspace and materials remains the primary focus before beginning the lamination.

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