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Cockpit Build Is Underway - Ep. 458 RAN Sailing
September 19, 2025 · 18 min · 92K views · Skåne
What this video covers
Johan and Malin construct the cockpit coamings and backrests for their boat, prioritizing structural symmetry between the port and starboard sides.▶ 13:12 The process involves laminating four large fiberglass panels using vacuum bagging, which requires 36 kilograms of glass and 30 kilograms of epoxy.▶ 5:11 Johan laminates two panels per vacuum bag to increase efficiency, utilizing a track saw to cut the straight-edged pieces after lamination.▶ 1:48 After prepping the materials, the team glues the coaming sections and backrest components into position.▶ 13:03 Achieving precise alignment between both sides proves time-consuming, requiring Johan to remove and reposition one panel to correct an angle discrepancy.▶ 16:27 The current build phase leaves the coamings with a boxy profile, with plans to add radii to the exterior edges and install the cockpit seats in a future session.▶ 17:07 The project consumes significant material, including 75 sheets of PTFOAM totaling 225 square meters for use in the deckhouse, transom, and interior components.▶ 11:14
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