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Johan and Malin resume the boat build at Sunhill farm after a week-long vacation in Chania, Crete.1:53 The primary task involves fabricating and installing the coachroof, a project requiring 2.6 square meters of glass per side and 15 kilograms of epoxy.6:53 Johan integrates G10 inlays into the laminate to reinforce the attachment points for the D1 lower chainplates.6:59 Due to the panel's size and shape, he uses a vacuum bagging technique, joining two pieces of bagging material with tape to accommodate the dimensions.10:01 After curing, Johan levels the boat hull precisely to the waterline in all planes using a laser.17:36 He then positions the rigid coachroof panel and glues in carbon fiber deck beams to achieve a 15-millimeter crown at the centerline.15:09 The process requires extensive measurement to ensure the panel aligns correctly with the boat's geometry before final installation.14:24

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