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Johan and Malin continue the interior build-out of their boat, focusing on the head and shower compartment.0:47 To accommodate the 1.7-meter width of the shower bulkheads, Johan cuts the panels in two sections and joins them with epoxy, noting that the foam core acts as a spacer and the bond strength between pieces does not compromise the structural integrity of the fiberglass laminate.1:51 He uses a vacuum bagging technique to laminate the panels, experimenting with pre-bending the foam over the mold using thickened epoxy before applying fiberglass to ensure a precise fit.7:55 To prevent deformation during the vacuum process, he leaves a section of material in the center of the bulkhead cutouts, removing it only after lamination.14:04 The layout includes a dedicated space for the holding tank, a sink, and storage lockers, with bulkheads positioned to manage shroud loads from the chain plates.4:14 The project concludes with tabbing the bulkheads to the hull using triangular foam fillets to bridge the varying hull angles.17:46

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