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Johan and Malin laminate 175 square meters of 600-gram fiberglass cloth onto their boat hull over a three-day period.18:08 To ensure structural integrity around the keel, prop shaft, and rudder, they apply eight layers of laminate to both the interior and exterior of the hull's bottom section.2:06 Before applying new layers to the existing cured epoxy, they clean the surface with warm water, detergent, and Scotch-Brite sponges to remove potential amine blush, which can cause delamination and poor bonding if sanded directly.1:07 They prepare 36 pieces of fiberglass in advance, cutting and rolling them to streamline the application process.11:39 Working 15-hour days, they apply 14 to 15 pieces of fiberglass daily using epoxy resin.12:58 During the final stages, they switch to a fast-acting hardener, which reduces working time and increases the pace of the lamination sequence.15:22 By the end of the three-day marathon, they complete 99% of the hull's exterior lamination, leaving only the bow cone section for later.19:45

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