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Construction of a custom boat continues with the fabrication of two structural deck beams designed to support the deck salon area.10:40 To maintain ceiling height, the builder replaces an initial design using 100mm PET foam with 50mm oak planks, reinforced with unidirectional carbon fiber for stiffness.11:36 After a router error ruins one oak piece, a replacement is milled and shaped to match the 3D design curves.14:09 To prevent the beams from warping during the curing process, the builder opts for hand lamination with peel ply rather than vacuum bagging, using plastic wrap to consolidate the carbon fiber layers.16:24 Additional interior work includes fitting bulkheads for a day head and a wet locker, with the sole height adjusted to increase guest cabin mattress thickness.7:44 The project now shifts focus to the forward deck, which serves as a test area for interior installation methods and material systems.9:40

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