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Making Our Sailboat One Solid Structure - Ep. 498 Ran Sailing
7 août 2026 · 24 min · Skåne
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Fairing and sanding the hull of a custom sailboat requires longboards to bridge surface highs and lows, ensuring a fair finish on convex shapes.4:26 Using a longboard manually remains the most effective method for large hull sections, as shorter, flat, or electrical sanders fail to bridge the surface area adequately.4:26 To create a monolithic structure, every joint where two components meet—including bulkheads, furniture, and cockpit elements—requires tabbing on both the interior and exterior surfaces.21:53 This extensive tabbing prevents future structural movement and squeaking while the boat is under sail.23:12 The process involves applying fairing compound, sanding with a longboard, and repeating the cycle until the surface is uniform. Future work will focus on the deck and cockpit, specifically identifying locations for deck gear and through-deck bolts before closing off interior ceilings.9:14 Proper structural bonding during this phase is essential to avoid future repairs.
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