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Construction of a 52-foot sailboat continues in a farm barn in Sweden, focusing on fairing the hull and deckhouse and fabricating stainless steel window frames.0:02 Johan and Malin apply multiple layers of filler to the cockpit, deck, and deckhouse sides, sanding between applications to achieve a smooth finish.10:03 The process requires significant quantities of filler, leading to challenges in estimating material needs for the large surface area.10:47 Simultaneously, Malin performs carbon fiber lamination and tabbing on the interior deckhouse walls.6:42 Johan uses a fiber laser to cut 3mm stainless steel window frames and porthole rings.16:44 An initial error in the cutting file caused a misalignment in the porthole rings, requiring a file correction and a second round of cutting.21:38 The team also installs six ground screws to support a new outdoor storage shed for their backhoe loader, Moby-Dig.3:26 Estimating material quantities early in a large-scale build prevents frequent work stoppages and shipping delays.

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